ASAP: Socket A Mobo/Chipset Recommendations

[Athlon4all]

Hi. As some of you may have seen in the Tech Support forum, I have been having problems with my AMD system with a Shuttle AK31A mobo. It does seem that my board died so I am looking for a new Mobo and I thank Jesus that there are some very cheap Socket A mobo's @ Newegg (guess Socket A is really, really becoming value ground?).

Now, are there any recommendations on boards? Stability is prolly the main thing. I really don't do a lot. Just office work. I would like on-board Audio, but it doesn't need to be anything top. My current system was just using the cheap AC'97 on the AK31A board. I don't need Onboard NIC or Video. Basically, I'm just looking for stability. I hopped on to Newegg to find Asus A7V600 and A7N8X variants avaialble close to my price range (basically cheap as possible).

Which chipset is the way to go? I see some KT400's (namely, Asus A7V8X-X for $59 which is a KT400) but should I generally stay away from VIA's? I've used twio VIA's before (KM133 and KT266a). How's nForce2 Ultra 400? Any recommendations or suggestions would be helpful. I would like to get this ordered as soon as possible. Thanks! Jesus Loves You!

 

[First]

I'd highly recommend the ASUS A7N8X-X. It's $70 shipped at Newegg. Uses nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset, fastest Socket A chipset on the market. Onboard sound, LAN, etc. Quality, stable board. Have it in a system here.

Good to see you posting again A4A. Where you been?

 

[Athlon4all]

Evan, I am leaning towards that OR the A7V600-X, which is the same price @ Newegg. Any comments on that comparison (esp. KT600 v. NF2 400)? Thanks!

 

[First]

Originally posted by: Athlon4all
Any comments on that comparison (esp. KT600 v. NF2 400)? Thanks!

The nForce2 Ultra 400 is better, go for it.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: Evan Lieb

Originally posted by: Athlon4all
Any comments on that comparison (esp. KT600 v. NF2 400)? Thanks!

The nForce2 Ultra 400 is better, go for it.

 

[zodder]

What they said ^^^

 

[Bonesdad]

Also might consider the AN35N from Shuttle. Although with your recent experience, you may be off Shuttle:frown:

The AN35N is an NForce2 board with onboard sound and sells for $62 at Newegg. I have used several and have been very impressed. Others here on AT seem to like it too. Good luck.

 

[Peter]

What do you intend to recycle? CPU? RAM? Graphics card? If anything, please tell us what you have.

 

[Rukkian]

In that price range, the AN35N from shuttle is the way to go. Stay with the Nforce2 platform, and preferrebly nf2-ultra 400