Hello, is this a good choice for a motherboard?

[ToddS]

Hello everyone,

I recently decided that I wanted to create a computer, actually my first one, that'd be devoted to gaming, since this one just isn't cutting it. I've heard many people say that the best motherboard I could get is the Asus A7N8X .. but I'm not sure what to get.. I'm planning on getting an AMD cpu with this motherboard as well.. any suggestions/comments?

Thanks,

Todd

[Micro Bean]

Yes that is a good board but the question is How much are you will to spend to build a comp? If you are expecting to build a good gaming comp then you will have to spend for good stuff if you know what i mean

Oh by the way:
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[The_Saint]

The Asus is a good choice but you might want to consider also the ABIT NF7-S.
I`ve never been a big fan of ASUS Tech support and RMAs that`s the main reason why I don`t buy ASUS, but other people might think differently.

I would take a 3000+, its only 264$ now on Newegg.

Welcome to this wonderful place!

[JPMiller]

Yes welcome...
you will have to give some guidelines as to what pricerange and performance level.
"money is not an option" will attract different answers and suggestions than, "on a budget of $300 and any change under the cushions"

[ToddS]

Well here's everything I've decided on getting for the computer.. which totals around 600$ leaving out the drives and everything else I already have..

ASUS A7N8X
AMD Athlon XP 2600+
Radeon 9800 Pro
chieftec case

and everything else I already have.. would this be a good gaming system?

[ToddS]

thanks for the welcomes.. oh and I've never seen the ABIT NF7-S .. gotta a site that shows it's specs and has pictures of it by any chance?

[The_Saint]

There you go

Link

[ToddS]

looks nice.. can't see how it really differs from Asus, and I have heard not so good things about Asus's tech support as well.. do you know where I could buy this board for around the same price I was going to pay for the asus on newegg? .. 127$

Thanks,

Todd

[Xeroid]

You might also want to take a look at the Epox EP8RDA+. I like Epox because of a combo of high quality and reasonable price.

On Sale! Epox Motherboard for AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Processors, Model# EP-8RDA+
Specifications:
CPU Supported: AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron processors
Chipset: nForce2
FSB: 333MHz Max
RAM: 3x DDR SDRAM PC3200, 3GB Max
IDE: 2x E/IDE Ultra DMA/133
Slots: 1x AGP(8X), 6x PCI(32-bit)
Ports: 2x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard, 2x Serial, 1x Parallel, 4x USB, 1x RJ-45, 2x IEEE Firewire Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC650E 6-channel audio
Onboard LAN: Realtek RTL8201 PHY $85.00
LINK

Welcome to TechIMO !

Mike

[ToddS]

bshplt,

Now that I've fairly looked over that motherboard, using my small knowledge on motherboards, and I noticed that it doesn't support AMD Athlon XP Processors with 400 FSB.. do they have a version that does? I'd like to be able to upgrade the CPU in the future..

Todd