Need advice for new motherboard

itsjsme · 02-11-2005, 07:28 PM

I'm running a Via KT133/A chip set with a DFI board, 512 megs of SDRAM and an Athlon 1800+ processor. I'd really like to get a new motherboard and some better ram, but keep the processor, unless someone gives me good reason to upgrade that also. My question is, what's a good board/ram combination that'll work with my 1800+? Or is it obsolete to the point I should upgrade it also. I use my pc for my photography hobby, using mainly Photoshop and a few other programs related to photography. Thanks.

FB · 02-11-2005, 07:33 PM

i still suggest this combo.....
K8NS Ultra 939 116.00

AMD 3200+ 90nm 195.00

Corsair PC3200 190.00

grand total 500.00

JCNiest5 · 02-11-2005, 07:43 PM

You can get the Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe and PC3200 & up RAM, which you can still use your 1800+ and still gain some performance increase due to better mobo/chipset and you can OC your CPU to probably an XP2100-XP2400 speed.

FB · 02-11-2005, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JCNiest5

You can get the Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe and PC3200 & up RAM, which you can still use your 1800+ and still gain some performance increase due to better mobo/chipset and you can OC your CPU to probably an XP2100-XP2400 speed.

i agree with that too

itsjsme · 02-11-2005, 09:53 PM

Ok, I've spent some time with Google doing some research on this board and it seems some of the complaints are about some USB problems. Also bios and drivers problems. Have you had any issues using this board? Or have these problems been fixed? Cause otherwise it seems Asus has a pretty nice board here. I'm particularly sensitive to USB troubles though as my present boards USB troubles are one of the reasons I want to upgrade.

Tapir · 02-11-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by itsjsme

Ok, I've spent some time with Google doing some research on this board and it seems some of the complaints are about some USB problems. Also bios and drivers problems. Have you had any issues using this board? Or have these problems been fixed? Cause otherwise it seems Asus has a pretty nice board here. I'm particularly sensitive to USB troubles though as my present boards USB troubles are one of the reasons I want to upgrade.

Are you referring to the a7n8x??

itsjsme · 02-11-2005, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tapir

Are you referring to the a7n8x??

Yep, that be the board I'm referring to. The vast majority of personal reviews I read are five stars all the way, but a few sneak in with some pretty negative comments. Of course I know there will always be a few bad apples in the basket, but if there are issues I'd like to know, and know if Asus has addressed them, before I purchase this board. Thanks.

Tapir · 02-11-2005, 11:37 PM

This board is imo one of the better boards put out by asus. Make sure you have good memory nd if going with 2 sticks they must be identical.

http://www.abxzone.com/forums/showth...753#post999753

There are many other threads that discuss and compare this board.

itsjsme · 02-12-2005, 09:31 AM

Thanks all. I just ordered the Asus board, after reading some comments on here from others. Now I need some suggestions for some ram!

garnet_abx · 02-12-2005, 09:34 AM

I use three nForce2 boards, an Asus A7N8X Deluxe, Abit NS7-F and Soltek 75FRN2-L. They are all very good. The Abit has the edge on performance, as it is a better overclockers board for getting the most performance out of your chip and offers features just about equivalent to the Asus. The Soltek is the best bargain board out there with great performance, but lacking some features like SATA, etc.
One thing about all of them is solid performance! All mine run 24/7.
I would suggest you buy the Abit NS7-S, as it should be less expensive then the Asus.
Good memory is always important with any of these boards. I use OCZ EL series in the Abit and Soltek and recently put some cheaper Samsung PC3200 in the Asus. I must say the Samsung surprised me and is running fine at 2.5/3/3.

JCNiest5 · 02-12-2005, 10:16 AM

I have heard somewhere that Abit's chipset HSF tend to become losened and sometimes even fall off and kill (short) components on the mobo. Be careful if you go this route.

Lucas_Maximus · 02-12-2005, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JCNiest5

I have heard somewhere that Abit's chipset HSF tend to become losened and sometimes even fall off and kill (short) components on the mobo. Be careful if you go this route.

the HSF on mine is tight on there, the nf7-s is the best athlon XP board that money can buy.

garnet_abx · 02-12-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucas_Maximus

the HSF on mine is tight on there, the nf7-s is the best athlon XP board that money can buy.

Two users agree on that!

The best bang for the Athlon XP buck!

JCNiest5 · 02-12-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucas_Maximus

the HSF on mine is tight on there, the nf7-s is the best athlon XP board that money can buy.

Awhile back, I saw some terrified pictures of what I mentioned above on a forum (don't remember where now). But it's good that yours is tight. Possibly Abit may have fixed the problem, which may have been the earlier batches.

Tapir · 02-12-2005, 11:16 AM

For memory I use most times Crucial memory - Micron. Had some bad experiences with Samsung (killed my msi board) and with Kingstons.

02-11-2005, 07:28 PM	#1
itsjsme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 41	Need advice for new motherboard I'm running a Via KT133/A chip set with a DFI board, 512 megs of SDRAM and an Athlon 1800+ processor. I'd really like to get a new motherboard and some better ram, but keep the processor, unless someone gives me good reason to upgrade that also. My question is, what's a good board/ram combination that'll work with my 1800+? Or is it obsolete to the point I should upgrade it also. I use my pc for my photography hobby, using mainly Photoshop and a few other programs related to photography. Thanks.
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02-11-2005, 07:43 PM	#3
JCNiest5 Computer Maniac Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Twin Boys, MN. Posts: 1,384	You can get the Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe and PC3200 & up RAM, which you can still use your 1800+ and still gain some performance increase due to better mobo/chipset and you can OC your CPU to probably an XP2100-XP2400 speed. __________________ Asus P5B Deluxe Intel Dual-core E2200, 4x1GB OCZ PC2-6400, EVGA 8800GTS 320MB DDR3
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itsjsme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 41	Ok, I've spent some time with Google doing some research on this board and it seems some of the complaints are about some USB problems. Also bios and drivers problems. Have you had any issues using this board? Or have these problems been fixed? Cause otherwise it seems Asus has a pretty nice board here. I'm particularly sensitive to USB troubles though as my present boards USB troubles are one of the reasons I want to upgrade.
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Tapir Wisdom Will Always Linger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Belize, The Jewel Posts: 3,015	This board is imo one of the better boards put out by asus. Make sure you have good memory nd if going with 2 sticks they must be identical. http://www.abxzone.com/forums/showth...753#post999753 There are many other threads that discuss and compare this board. __________________ ***************************************************************************************** Knowledge: Either you have it or know where to get it! *************************************************************************************** You need to have the right question to get the right answer. *************************************************************************************** The greatest right any nation can afford its people is the right to be left alone. *************************************************************************************** BIOSTAR - P4M80-M4, P4-2.8E HT, MSI NX6200AX-TD256 DDR, 2X512 PC3200 MICRON DDR 400, HITACHI 80G & SAMSUNG 40G, LITEON 20XDVDR, MOTOROLA SB5100 CABLE MODEM, 56K V92 AGERE FAX MODEM, X TECH OPTICAL MOUSE, AIR COOLED - 5 FANS, UBUNTU HARDY HERON (8.04) *****************************************************************************************
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02-12-2005, 09:31 AM	#9
itsjsme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 41	Thanks all. I just ordered the Asus board, after reading some comments on here from others. Now I need some suggestions for some ram!
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02-12-2005, 09:34 AM	#10
garnet_abx SEXpert Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 16,182	I use three nForce2 boards, an Asus A7N8X Deluxe, Abit NS7-F and Soltek 75FRN2-L. They are all very good. The Abit has the edge on performance, as it is a better overclockers board for getting the most performance out of your chip and offers features just about equivalent to the Asus. The Soltek is the best bargain board out there with great performance, but lacking some features like SATA, etc. One thing about all of them is solid performance! All mine run 24/7. I would suggest you buy the Abit NS7-S, as it should be less expensive then the Asus. Good memory is always important with any of these boards. I use OCZ EL series in the Abit and Soltek and recently put some cheaper Samsung PC3200 in the Asus. I must say the Samsung surprised me and is running fine at 2.5/3/3. __________________ Abit NF7-S 2500+ mobile 1.86g@2.4g OCZ 3500 EL Dual Channel Memory BFG GeForce 6600 GT OC My Computer Compare - 3DMark 2003; 3DMark2001 Folding will help save lives.........................maybe your own!
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JCNiest5 Computer Maniac Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Twin Boys, MN. Posts: 1,384	I have heard somewhere that Abit's chipset HSF tend to become losened and sometimes even fall off and kill (short) components on the mobo. Be careful if you go this route. __________________ Asus P5B Deluxe Intel Dual-core E2200, 4x1GB OCZ PC2-6400, EVGA 8800GTS 320MB DDR3
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02-12-2005, 11:16 AM	#15
Tapir Wisdom Will Always Linger Join Date: May 2004 Location: Belize, The Jewel Posts: 3,015	For memory I use most times Crucial memory - Micron. Had some bad experiences with Samsung (killed my msi board) and with Kingstons. __________________ ***************************************************************************************** Knowledge: Either you have it or know where to get it! *************************************************************************************** You need to have the right question to get the right answer. *************************************************************************************** The greatest right any nation can afford its people is the right to be left alone. *************************************************************************************** BIOSTAR - P4M80-M4, P4-2.8E HT, MSI NX6200AX-TD256 DDR, 2X512 PC3200 MICRON DDR 400, HITACHI 80G & SAMSUNG 40G, LITEON 20XDVDR, MOTOROLA SB5100 CABLE MODEM, 56K V92 AGERE FAX MODEM, X TECH OPTICAL MOUSE, AIR COOLED - 5 FANS, UBUNTU HARDY HERON (8.04) *****************************************************************************************
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