motherboard and processor upgrade

olopbob · #1 07-07-2003, 08:43 PM

I recently burned my AMD 1.2 gig processor and just to get back up, I replaced it with a 800 megahertz AMD Duron. I would now like to upgrade my motherboard and processor to a 2+ gigs because it's way to slow. Any suggestions on a compatable motherboard and processor and the best prices for the change out?
Present specs:
Board: SNC302EEH
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. 6.00 PG 10/31/2000

512 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'BANK_0' has 256 MB
Slot 'BANK_1' has 256 MB
Slot 'BANK_2' is Empty

Thanks, Bob

curtybob · #2 07-07-2003, 10:21 PM

You may find some good stuff here. Just click on motherboard combos, and this will give you a listing of combos based on processor speed. Then you just scroll through till you find one with a motherboard that has what you want.

olopbob · #3 07-07-2003, 11:24 PM

Here's the imfo I left out. Thanks so far, but this imfo may help narrow my search. If anyone has a specific board they may reccomend.
ATI All in Wonder Pro 32MB Graphics Card
8X Write/4X Rewrite/32X Read CDRW Drive
12X Max DVD-ROM Drive with Software Decoding
10/100 PCI Ethernet Adapter
Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live 5.1 PCI Sound Card

Bob

olopbob · #4 07-08-2003, 12:43 AM

Wan't to add, I just want some speed back. Not a gamer and plan on new system w/DVD in 12 to 18 mos. So I want to be
economical but at the same time don't want to skimp and not have a good backup for myself or family after
buying a replacement.

olopbob · #5 07-08-2003, 09:05 AM

I'm thinking of going with this setup for $245.00 total.

GEIL DDR RAM 512MB PC-3200 Value 400MHz Ultra- CAS 2.5, 2T CommandGL5123200B Value. DDR400, CAS 2.5, 184 Pin Dimm, 6-3-3 2T Timings,6 Layer PCB, Aluminum Heat Spreader, bulk pkg - Lifetime Warranty. - $73.00

Epox Motherboard for AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron Processors, Model# EP-8RDA
Specifications:
CPU Supported: AMD Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron processors
Chipset: nForce2 - $83.00

AMD ATHLON XP 2500 "Barton" 333 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- OEM
Specifications:
CPU: 1.83 GHz
Type: XP 2500 Barton Core
Cache: 512K L2, 128K L1, Total 640KB
BUS: 333MHz - $87.00

What do you think? Will it work with my present setup, and I can add a DVD+-RW later?

lewis · #6 07-08-2003, 02:49 PM

Nothing wrong with that setup. A dvd+ rw will be compatible.

I can't belive how cheap parts are in the states... makes me sick.

curtybob · #7 07-08-2003, 10:36 PM

you just gotta love it!!! and yes, I second the opinion on your proposed setup. $83 for a namebrand board with the nForce 2 chipset. Nice. I didn't check on the specs, so make damn good and sure that it has plenty of PCI slots. Some try to sneak a board by you that only has 2 or 3. Also, if you don't plan to buy a case, make sure that your case will accept it. But, this can be a pain in the rump, short of waiting for delivery and giving it a test fit. There are way too many form factors, and some boards seem to stray from the standards just enough to give a good headache when trying to line up all the screw points. If you have a case from Dell, Compaq, HP, or any other big hitter, ditch it and find a nice one that doesn't have their proprietary bullcrap form factor.

curtybob · #8 07-08-2003, 10:42 PM

Wait, sorry. I didn't see your memory choice. Look into Kingston hyperX. Timings are 2's across the board, and run about the same in price. Plus, they have that cool blue heatspreader, that has a big hyper X on the side of it. gotta dig the blue spreader.

olopbob · #9 07-08-2003, 11:36 PM

I checked Newegg (where I found the rest) and didn't see the Kingston hyperX, the only 512 Kingston I saw was $25.00 more. Would you have a link ? The board has 6 PCI slots.

lewis · #10 07-09-2003, 01:22 PM

Its here about half way down the page.

olopbob · #11 09-21-2003, 06:30 PM

I'm back. Just got everything working, added 350 watt power supply and went with Kingston . The M/B was a real pain, didn't like my sound card or ps2 mouse. Had to work around and added second 80 gig H/D, slaving original. It's flying now, Just looking for easiest way to reformat old H/D after I finish moving everything over and use it for complete backup.

curtybob · #12 09-22-2003, 09:04 PM

Good to hear. Congrats.

The easiest way in my opinion is to use the storage management in XP. If you aren't running XP, it may be better to use fdisk in DOS. These aren't the best ways to do it, mind you, just the easiest and cheapest.