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ebpda9 · 07-20-2005, 02:32 PM

well i need a new motherboard for my desktop pc i have sitting at home. mine is about 5 years old, and it's a amd k6-2. well i want too keep as much as i can from the old computer, so i have 2 big ATA drives a cdrom and cd-rw, and the pc133 memort. i wouldn't mind having the sound and network bundled in it so i am open to sugestions. the computer is not gonna be used for intense gaming at all, but it will be used as a file server and running some office applications, also might be used as a media center. any reccomendations ? i don't care if it's AMD or P4. i just don't know which brands are good.

drdingo21 · 07-20-2005, 04:26 PM

Jesus K6-2!

Pick up an epox, I've used them for the past few years, and their diagnostic LEDs give you error codes so you can easily see whats wrong.

If you want I have a spare xp1600 I could send ya.

*edit*I have the EPoX EP-8RDA6+Pro in my desktop and love it.

blind34_1 · 07-20-2005, 11:16 PM

I've heard good things about ePox. If you are into reading reviews, anandtech.com is amazing.

So lets see...you need a machine for office apps, data storage, etc. It all depends how much you want to spend.

For a very decent machine, allocate $1000. For a budget, but still reasonable machine, allocate about $500-600.

Give me an idea of what you want to spend, and I'll give you an idea of what you need to buy.

Are you planning on using your old monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, etc.?

As for motherboard brands:

I am not happy with Gigabyte. Their software sucks, BIOS updater sucks, manual sucks, and for some reason the SATA support sucks on my board.

I've had good luck with Asus.

Intel and Foxconn are basically the same, and both reliable. The price is right, great support. Overall solid boards, especially for the non-gamer.

Mischief · 07-21-2005, 12:49 AM

I've had my Asus motherboard a year or two now and it's been good to me.. No problems whatsoever.. I thought I fried it because when I first put my computer together I forgot to put the little things the motherboard sits on in between it and the case but it's still fine

ebpda9 · 07-21-2005, 02:23 AM

well i don't know how much i am looking to spend, i just can't wait for the desktop to finish whatever it is doing forever. mostly it is going to be billing and working on my website, so it is gonna be used for graphics too. i looked at newegg and they have the new 64bit boards out there but i doubt i'll do that since i need to run some old 16bit apps. yeah, the monitor, the mouse and the keyboard are staying since they are basically brand new.

and dingo i have a p4 laptop so the desktop is not such a big deal right now

blind34_1 · 07-21-2005, 04:31 PM

well, so far i built a mock-up pc for you on newegg. This is an AMD machine, but ive never actually built an amd machine (in a long time). when i have time later tonight i'll put together a rock solid intel box for you.

here is the cutnpasted wishlist:

Ever Case 4292B-M35 Silver/Black Metal ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: 4292B-M35

$59.00

EPoX EP-9NPAJ Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: EP-9NPAJ

$84.99

Update ASUS EN6600/TD/128 Geforce 6600 128MB DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: EN6600/TD/128

$112.00

AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BPBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3200BPBOX

**This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only.

$190.00

Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model KVR400X64C3AK2/1G - Retail
Model #: KVR400X64C3AK2/1G

$89.99

NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A - OEM
Model #: ND-3540A Black

$42.00

Subtotal: $577.98 (no shipping)

ebpda9 · 07-21-2005, 11:27 PM

wow aaron, you saved me a lot of time and money lol. i was thinking about the new xp's 64 but too much money.

blind34_1 · 07-22-2005, 05:07 PM

well that is just a suggestion, you could go many different ways. the 3200 64 venice is probably the best bang for the buck right now.

and after doing some more reading today, the asus a8n is very good board. I was looking at an sli model for myself, but the non-sli would be a good option for you.

video card is up to you: onboard, low-end, or mid-range, high-end. i have a 6600GT i bought for 165. A very nice card, but maybe too much power for what you will be using it for.

post what you are planning on buying, and ill critique it for you.

07-20-2005, 02:32 PM	#1
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	motherboard sugestions well i need a new motherboard for my desktop pc i have sitting at home. mine is about 5 years old, and it's a amd k6-2. well i want too keep as much as i can from the old computer, so i have 2 big ATA drives a cdrom and cd-rw, and the pc133 memort. i wouldn't mind having the sound and network bundled in it so i am open to sugestions. the computer is not gonna be used for intense gaming at all, but it will be used as a file server and running some office applications, also might be used as a media center. any reccomendations ? i don't care if it's AMD or P4. i just don't know which brands are good. __________________

07-20-2005, 04:26 PM	#2
drdingo21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Age: 41 Posts: 1,642	Jesus K6-2! Pick up an epox, I've used them for the past few years, and their diagnostic LEDs give you error codes so you can easily see whats wrong. If you want I have a spare xp1600 I could send ya. editI have the EPoX EP-8RDA6+Pro in my desktop and love it. Last edited by drdingo21 : 07-20-2005 at 04:30 PM.

07-21-2005, 02:23 AM	#5
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	well i don't know how much i am looking to spend, i just can't wait for the desktop to finish whatever it is doing forever. mostly it is going to be billing and working on my website, so it is gonna be used for graphics too. i looked at newegg and they have the new 64bit boards out there but i doubt i'll do that since i need to run some old 16bit apps. yeah, the monitor, the mouse and the keyboard are staying since they are basically brand new. and dingo i have a p4 laptop so the desktop is not such a big deal right now __________________

07-21-2005, 11:27 PM	#7
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	wow aaron, you saved me a lot of time and money lol. i was thinking about the new xp's 64 but too much money. __________________

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07-20-2005, 11:16 PM	#3
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 39 Posts: 1,813	I've heard good things about ePox. If you are into reading reviews, anandtech.com is amazing. So lets see...you need a machine for office apps, data storage, etc. It all depends how much you want to spend. For a very decent machine, allocate $1000. For a budget, but still reasonable machine, allocate about $500-600. Give me an idea of what you want to spend, and I'll give you an idea of what you need to buy. Are you planning on using your old monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, etc.? As for motherboard brands: I am not happy with Gigabyte. Their software sucks, BIOS updater sucks, manual sucks, and for some reason the SATA support sucks on my board. I've had good luck with Asus. Intel and Foxconn are basically the same, and both reliable. The price is right, great support. Overall solid boards, especially for the non-gamer.

07-21-2005, 04:31 PM	#6
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 39 Posts: 1,813	well, so far i built a mock-up pc for you on newegg. This is an AMD machine, but ive never actually built an amd machine (in a long time). when i have time later tonight i'll put together a rock solid intel box for you. here is the cutnpasted wishlist: Ever Case 4292B-M35 Silver/Black Metal ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail Model #: 4292B-M35 $59.00 EPoX EP-9NPAJ Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Model #: EP-9NPAJ $84.99 Update ASUS EN6600/TD/128 Geforce 6600 128MB DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail Model #: EN6600/TD/128 $112.00 AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BPBOX - Retail Model #: ADA3200BPBOX **This item is warranted through the product manufacturer only. $190.00 Kingston ValueRAM 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model KVR400X64C3AK2/1G - Retail Model #: KVR400X64C3AK2/1G $89.99 NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A - OEM Model #: ND-3540A Black $42.00 Subtotal: $577.98 (no shipping)

07-22-2005, 05:07 PM	#8
blind34_1 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: IL Age: 39 Posts: 1,813	well that is just a suggestion, you could go many different ways. the 3200 64 venice is probably the best bang for the buck right now. and after doing some more reading today, the asus a8n is very good board. I was looking at an sli model for myself, but the non-sli would be a good option for you. video card is up to you: onboard, low-end, or mid-range, high-end. i have a 6600GT i bought for 165. A very nice card, but maybe too much power for what you will be using it for. post what you are planning on buying, and ill critique it for you.