i have a optiplex 170l 2.8gh p4 1gb sdram, this comp does not have pci e slot so i was thinking to buy another motherboard and i found this one : MSI MATX RC410M-L SATA PCI-E x16 MotherBoard
Key Features
Form Factor Micro ATX
Compatibility PC
Chipset ATI RC410M
Compatible Processors Intel Pentium 4, Intel Celeron D
Technical Features
Integrated Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 x 8 • Serial Port x 1 • RJ45 Lan Port x 1 • PS/2 Mouse x 1 • PS/2 Keyboard x 1 • Parallel Port (ECP/EPP/SPP) x 1 • Floppy Port x 1
Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 x 1 • PCI Express x1 x 1 • PCI x 2
RAID Support SATA RAID 0 • SATA RAID 1
Storage Controller Type(s) DMA/ATA-133 (Ultra) x 2, Serial ATA x 4
Processor
Socket Type Socket LGA775
Max supported CPUs qty 1
Memory
Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM
Number of Memory Slots 2 x 240 Pin DIMMs
Supported RAM speeds 533 MHz • 667 MHz
Max Supported RAM 2 GB
Audio / Video
Video Interface PCI Express x16
On Board Graphic Processor ATI Radeon X200
2006-10-10 10:39:05 · 3 answers · asked by bebelino44 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
is this a good one? its 79$ at best buy
2006-10-10 10:39:27 · update #1
i do have pc3200 mermory ddr2 sdram
2006-10-10 11:59:49 · update #2
it is a 478 mpg chip
2006-10-10 12:00:18 · update #3
If you are planning to use it for games skip the board with onboard video... also your current motherboard is most likely a socket 478:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_478
which is being phased out. The motherboard you are looking at is a socket LGA775, your CPU won't work in it. I would purchase a new motherboard and CPU. You might also have to shell out for new DDR2 RAM if you go with Intel. A Core 2 Duo 6300 and motherboard would be the way to go if you have the $$$ otherwise you might go with AMD....
This site has some great deals no matter what you decide:
http://gamegiants.net/index.php?cPath=1
2006-10-10 11:19:51 · answer #1 · answered by decker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The socket compatibility is an issue. I would suggest downloading and running this software:http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
to determine what type of socket you have now, if you do have socket 478 you will have to replace your CPU if you buy this motherboard. Other than that, it is a good motherboard. You would also need new RAM as the previous answerer said.
2006-10-10 18:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check Newegg.com for a price on this mb. I have purchased many computer components from them...they are the greatest.
2006-10-10 17:41:38 · answer #3 · answered by cycleman1955 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋