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UPDATE: Processors: Windows XP is seeing both processors. Performance: I downloaded and ran the PassMark PC Performance Test and it did show that the system is running quite fast. It scored: 674 overall. My old PC only hit in the lower 400's on this same test. Memory: I did notice...

Thanks everyone... Here is where I'm at now: - I am still using the TT PS from the last build. I believe that I will take Moosey's advice and get a new PS. I am drawn to the new Corsair line and I was mistaken on the 640, it is a 620. - I didn't run any benchmark tests to mark the...

I have recently upgraded my system several new components, including an Intel D975XBX2 mobo. I am not currently getting the performance that I expected from this change. Before the upgrade, I had an Asus P4P800 mobo, an Intel 2.8Ghz/800Mhz pentium (stock cooling), 1.5GB PC4400 DDR memory, ATi...

Thanks to all for the input. I'm thinkin that I will go for the badaxe2 and move on with my life. I have read so many articles and threads that I am honestly getting sick of it. I get the impression that there are many of us wandering around trying to choose the best mobo for the C2D and...

Moosey I have to admit, when I put money aside, the badaxe2 seems like a good choice. At $199, it is certainly within the range of the good P965 boards. I assume I am not much different than many of you in that I am still having a tough time adjusting to $200+ for a decent mobo. You have...

Getting no response... I wonder if I was too wordy, are others confused about this, or it is really not that hard of a choice? I have had great luck with Nvidia chipsets with AMD processors. I have always built my Intel systems with Intel chipsets. So that is why my gut says P965 or possibly...

I have purchased a C2D 6400 processor and am looking for a good motherboard. I do a lot of video work and therefore have heavy rendering workloads. I do some gaming, but nothing serious. I have built quite a few machines in the past, am capable of overclocking, but I probably won't try to...

Thanks for everyone's thoughts. I currently have an Asus P4P800 Deluxe (for sale: cheap). Is the P4P800-E Deluxe worth the extra cash? Any other mobo you suggest? Thanks

O.K. an update. I brainstormed and remembered a friend with an Asus P4PE mobo. I popped out my 2.8c processor and ran over to his house. It posted and ran just fine in his PC. So, I have swapped the ram, the video card, & the processor to other computers and they seem to be working just...

Good Day, I have an Asus P4P800 Deluxe mobo with a P4 2.8 Ghz 800 Mhz cpu. I did some hard drive changes last night and when I powered on I got two things: 1) an audible from the mobo saying "system failure" and a smoke smell. (I know..not good) I shut it down right away and looked...

Sonic, I agree the HD and memory are overkill for a homework system. I build several systems a year for various reasons and had these parts available so it was cheap to use them. The same is true for the video card. If the demands on the system start getting heavier, I will swap in my old...

Howdy, I am building an inexpensive AMD system and want to use an Athlon Mobile processor to get the best bang for my buck. Here is my current delima: I can purchase a used, in good shape, XP-M 2000+ processor for about $50 or spend $75 for a new 2400+ (45w) processor. Is it worth the...

Any thoughts on the Shuttle AN35N-Ultra? It appears to be low on features (no SATA) and low on price. However, I have read some good reviews on this board. I had a bad experience with a Shuttle board and so I am somewhat skeptical. Anybody got any options on the Epox 8RDA3I, the Shuttle...

I also prefer the Asus mobo. I built my friend a gamer with the Asus P4C800-E DELUXE over a year ago and it is been a great motherboard for him. He is a serious gamer and has had no problems what so ever. I built it with a P4 2.8 Ghz/800 Mhz processor, 128MB ATI 9800 XT video, 1 GB (512x2)...

I have built many systems with ASUS boards. Most recently, I have used the P4P-800 & P4C-800 mobo's for P4 builds. I certainly would purchase the ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe for $60. Unfortunately, I am finding this board to be in the $85-90 range. Do you have a link where I can get this board...