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Lyinar Ka`Bael
Are you looking at my pine tree again?
posted 09-08-2006 01:12:55 AM
Since I've narrowed this probably down pretty much to the mobo, I find myself in the market for one.

What chipset supports Socket A Athlon XP processors now?


Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin

Taeldian
Pancake
posted 09-08-2006 02:30:30 AM
nForce2 is probably still going to be the easiest to get ahold of.
Lyinar Ka`Bael
Are you looking at my pine tree again?
posted 09-08-2006 02:48:56 AM
I'd like to go Epox again. This one ws 3 years old, so it's no surprise it had enough. Should I get just the motherboard or should I use this opportunity to upgrade my processor, too?


Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin

Mooj
Scorned Fanboy
posted 09-08-2006 03:29:34 AM
If you're upgrading anyway, and can afford the upgrade, I say go for it. There's really no reason not to unless you need the money for something else.
Lyinar Ka`Bael
Are you looking at my pine tree again?
posted 09-08-2006 03:37:30 AM
I didn't upgrade too much. I bumped up to a Sempron 2.0ghz and a motherboard that supports Duron/AthlonXP/Sempron, etc.

Think I can use my same heatsink? It's another socket A processor.


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Dave
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posted 09-08-2006 03:48:37 AM
I had to do pretty much the same thing as you when my motherboard blew up.

Just try to find a motherboard that works with your ram, video card, and other things. Upgrading your cpu at the same time is very cheap and most likely a thing you will have to do.

Lyinar Ka`Bael
Are you looking at my pine tree again?
posted 09-08-2006 03:57:16 AM
Yeah, since it was 3 years old, there wasn't much the same out there. So to be safe I not only upgraded but also got a board that can support my current processor. Win/win just in case I get one that needs to be returned or such, although I have had very good times with newegg in the past.

I bought a laptop, too. Acer AS3102 that tigerdirect has a deal on right now. It was what I needed at a very good price and what I've read of Acer has been good, so I went for it.


Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin

Dave
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posted 09-08-2006 04:01:44 AM
My system is from 2003, I upgraded the motherboard and cpu for 160 dollars, better than spending 1,000 for a new one.
Noxhil2
Pancake
posted 09-08-2006 01:26:16 PM
Newegg might still have that Athlon 64 3400+ w/ a free mobo for $99. It doesn't seem like a bad deal, albeit you can't upgrade the s754 stuff ever. Plus most of your components should work on it.

Edit: http://promotions.newegg.com/AMD/AMD_mobo/index.html

Noxhil2 fucked around with this message on 09-08-2006 at 01:29 PM.

BetaTested
Not gay, but loves the cock!
posted 09-08-2006 01:32:55 PM
quote:
Noxhil2 thought about the meaning of life:
Newegg might still have that Athlon 64 3400+ w/ a free mobo for $99. It doesn't seem like a bad deal, albeit you can't upgrade the s754 stuff ever. Plus most of your components should work on it.

Edit: http://promotions.newegg.com/AMD/AMD_mobo/index.html


Yep, they do. Those are hawt, I got in on one.


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Ninok
31337 UBB hax0r
posted 09-08-2006 02:20:33 PM
quote:
This one time, at Noxhil2 camp:
Newegg might still have that Athlon 64 3400+ w/ a free mobo for $99. It doesn't seem like a bad deal, albeit you can't upgrade the s754 stuff ever. Plus most of your components should work on it.

Edit: http://promotions.newegg.com/AMD/AMD_mobo/index.html


I never knew they offered this, this is actually really nice for a 2nd computer to mess with.

Old Skool Has returned from the Dead
BetaTested
Not gay, but loves the cock!
posted 09-08-2006 07:16:23 PM
quote:
Ninok had this to say about Cuba:
I never knew they offered this, this is actually really nice for a 2nd computer to mess with.

It's been on "Special" for more than a month.


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Lyinar Ka`Bael
Are you looking at my pine tree again?
posted 09-09-2006 02:13:51 AM
quote:
Dave had this to say about Optimus Prime:
My system is from 2003, I upgraded the motherboard and cpu for 160 dollars, better than spending 1,000 for a new one.

Exactly what I did, even down to the cost. Now I'm just a refugee using Deth's comp till my stuff arrives.


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