I have decided upon an AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor, what is the best motherboard for it? I want to stay under $200.00 if possible. I will be doing multitasking, running programs such as Reason, Cakewalk, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and Photoshop. I want a mobo with expansion possibilities, DDR2 and that has and AM2 socket. Hardware I'd be using includes the usual cd/dvd burner, cdr player, 3 1/2 floppy, plus a soundcard, microphone and other hardware to use in the future to use with the music software. I need at least 4 USB connections
Is PCI being phased out? I notice less PCI slots of mobos these days.
2006-07-20 07:18:06 · 9 answers · asked by xicanaocelotl 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Oh yeah, I want both EIDE and SATA connection also.
2006-07-20 07:20:10 · update #1
This is the best one that we know about, so far: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131013 and don't buy from TigerDirect, unless you have no other choice. Also, don't buy the Asus motherboard that has the K8T890 chipset; the worst chipset ever made for Athlon 64's.
2006-07-20 10:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm happy with my MSI Neo-4.
It has Nvidia4 Chipset which is really good. It has all the hardware features that you listed
I would not say that PCI is being phased out completely. Alot of the PCI accessories have been replaced by USB, onboard-items (like sound), however there will still be a need for it.
You didn't say anything about a video card. AGP ports are being phased out in favor of PCI-Express (PCIe). You should watch out for this when purchasing a motherboard. Also some Videocards require their own Power directly from the Powersupply.
Have fun building your computer!!!
2006-07-20 14:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by nWo_Spon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont buy Tigerdiret. I personally have had many DOA's and poor shipping packages from them. I highly recomend www.newegg.com. ASUS has the most overclocking options, and extras. Is it AM2 or socket 939? If its 939, DFI also makes great boards. They dont currentlly offer one for AM2. MSI is another good option for AM2.
2006-07-20 14:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by extrememeasures87 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to the guy above me. It's true. ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard is the absolute best for you.
2006-07-20 17:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by DazedAndConfused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASUS A8N-SLI Premium Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard is the best motherboard out there atm check the reviews on website. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131540
Also only buy from newegg best site out there.
2006-07-20 14:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by lcdatalore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend the ASUS motherboard. Also, I recommend buying it from TigerDirect
2006-07-20 14:28:53 · answer #6 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get one with the options that you know that you need that is within your budget.
2006-07-20 14:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by Insane Toad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you're building your own PC. You lucky SOB. I had to buy mine - meaning I paid more for it. I know how to install computer components but I don't know jack about building one from scratch!
OOOF!
2006-07-20 14:24:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jerry H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=1178&SRCCODE=WEBGOOMOTH&CMP=KNC-GOOGL
2006-07-20 14:24:04 · answer #9 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋