First time builder again...

[lacey69]

Yesterday I posted "First time builder" and for some reason I was not able to reply to a question, Anyway my question was concerning what type of mobo and cpu I would like to only spend around $200 I found a mobo and cpu I think will fit the bill but I need some feedback because I'm confused about getting more bang for my buck(excuse the pun), Here is the mobo and cpu I have in mind... Cost $174.00 Any feedback will help...

Processor Type/Speed
- Supports AMD Socket-A type Processor (up to 2800+)
- Including Thunderbird & Duron CPUs (1.3 GHz ready)

Chipset Type
VIA KT400

Chipset
- VIA KT400/8235 chipset
- Supports 266/333 MHz FSB

System Memory
- Three DDR 2.5V DIMM sockets support up to 3GB (DDR 333/266/200, 2GB for DDR 400)

Expansion Slots:
- Five 32-bit Bus Mastering PCI slots (V2.2 compliant)
- One Universal 8X AGP Pro slot (supports 8x/4x modes)

On Board Audio Subsytem
- On board CMI 8738 audio chip providing 4-channel audio solution
- 6-channel audio ready when used with a SPDIF audio connector, available for purchase at SOYO e-Store

On Board Ultra I/O CHIP
- Two RS-232 serial ports (16550 UART compatible)
- One parallel printer port (SPP/EPP/ECP mode)
- One FDD port (supports 3 modes, 1.2/1.44/2.88MB FDD)
- Provides IrDA with optional cable for transceiver
- Provides 6 USB 2.0 ports (2* rear, 4*front)

Ultra DMA IDE Ports
- Four independent channels for 8 IDE devices (2 for RAID)
- Supports up to PIO mode 5 & Ultra DMA 66/100/133
- Two PCI bus mastering ATA E-IDE ports

Boot-Block Flash BIOS
- Award PCI BIOS with ACPI function
- Supports multiple-boot from E-IDE/SCSI/CD-ROM/FDD/LS120/ZIP
- 2 Mbyte Flash ROM

Board Dimensions:
- Four layers, 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm (12" x 9.6")
-ATX form factor

Enhanced PC Health Monitoring
- On board voltage monitors
- CPU fan speed monitor
- CPU temperature monitoring through flexible thermal sensor

Back-Panel I/O Connectors
- PS/2 Mini-DIN mouse & keyboard port
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- One RJ45 connector
- Two D-Sub 9-pin male serial ports
- One D-Sub 25-pin female printer port
- Audio I/O: Line-Out x1, Line-In x1, MIC Jack x1
- Obe Game Port

CPU Processor


Processor Speed: 2.0GHz XP 2400+ Processor
Cache Size: 384KB
Processor Socket: Socket A
Bus Speed: 266MHz
Processor Class: AMD Athlon
Fan: Not Included

[John Prophet]

Whats the motherboard model etc??

$174 is a lotttt of jack for a motherboard....where you thinking of buying that from at that price?? I imagine we could find one a lot cheaper.

Should be able to get a great one for less than $100

[John Prophet]

OIC now, that was for board and cpu...phew, thats more reasonable. Still, what vendor are you looking at. Everyone here really likes www.newegg.com (and a few others also) for prices and for service.

[lacey69]

It's from tigerdirect.com and this is the name of the board

Motherboard Bundles Socket A (Athlon/Duron)


Soyo KT400 Dragon Ultra (Black) Motherboard with AMD Athlon XP 2400+ Processor

[John Prophet]

tiger??

Id seriously reconsider, lol.

Hold off a bit till some others can reply to this...Im sure newegg has some better deals.

Tiger has a sorta shady reputation sometimes.

[lacey69]

I agree with you I'm at newegg as we seak and they have some killer deals, So know all I have to do is find the one I want. I'm still going to take your suggestion and find out what more people have to say about... Thanks

[duffyone]

... maybe think about something like this:

Asus Motherboard for AMD Athlon XP Processors, Model# A7N8X-X Retail Specifications: Supported CPU:AMD® Athlon™XP/ Athlon™/ Duron™ 600MHz ~ 3000……………. $72.99

AMD Athlon XP 2200+/266 FSB Processor CPU - Retail Box $72.00

GEIL 256MB PC-3200 (400MHz) DDR RAM, 6 Layer Ultra Low Noise Shielded .. $42.00

Foxconn Super Case All BLACK Model# PC-146 w/400W Mustang Power Supply -with front USB ports retail... $30.00


a little more than $200 but not much...

All from Newegg

[washe]

Havent tried that mainboard but I have read that Nforce2 chipsets are better than VIA.. just my 5 cents..

Check this board
http://secure.newegg.com/app/specifi...tem=13-131-436 (117 bucks its a little more expensive but i can say its a elite board, you have all you need and more with this one)

The processor its a Athlon XP 2400 $81.00

Grand total $198 both items has free shipping... depends on your state for taxes..

Plus I can say I have one and Im very pleased...

After read your the processor you posted doesnt has fan, you will have to build some paste and a new fan....

[lacey69]

Thanks for the info, I am real curious about the bus speed and it's function? don't have to go into great detail just the gist...

[Starfury_2260]

i've heard that the -x version of the A7N8X aint that great. maybe check out the Abit nf7, i've got the nf7-s (more expensive better version) and it's great www.monarchcomputer.com had a good deal on it i think