1st time builder

[barlav]

I'm really new at this stuff and I'm currently educating myself with the specifics of building a PC. I'm building my first PC and I've been looking at the abit BE6-II Version 2 as a motherboard. I think can get it shipped to my door for about $135 and that's about what I'm willing to spend on the motherboard. I'm planning on getting a Pentium III 850 100Mhz BUS to go with it. I was wondering if this motherboard is my best bet or is there something better that I can get for the about the same amount? Thanks!

 

[Zuluwarrior]

From a former intel "fan"

The rules have changed.

What part of faster and cheaper do people not get??

Buy the K7T Pro2a that everyone's raving about,
then put a 1ghz T-Bird on it
and a COOL Globalwin Cooler to top it off.

This machine would run circles around an Intel 850 on an Abit MOBO!
and for probably about the same $$ or less

 

[psykohog]

I agree with Zulu. At this time why would you want to go with Intel with the AMD being such a better value? Im not Intel bashing Im just looking at all of the info available out there and AMD is the way to go right now.

 

[barlav]

Thanks for the input!! I'm looking at the AMD Thunderbird 1Ghz® and the K7T Pro2-A now. They both look great and I will save a lot of money going that avenue! Not to mention, as you guys stated, a faster PC!!. Thanks again your input has been very valuable.

 

[wonder mike]

dude you can get a 815 board for the price your paying for that bx.

 

[Syn]

I also agree with Zulu.I just switched from Intel to AMD a couple weeks ago.I got the MSI K7T Pro2a and its a great motherboard.Take the money you save from not buying that P3 850 and buy a 1Ghz or better T-bird.Just make sure you get a Athlon approved power supply.

 

[wreed]

Where can I get that motherboard Zulu?