BCM QS754 Motherboard and AMD K7 750MHz Processor, $150 shipped

[stingygrrl]

I really don't know if this is a good deal or not.
use coupon for $20 off, found elsewhere
oops - it's at Overstock.com
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BCM QS754 Motherboard and AMD K7 750MHz Processor
Retail $489.00 You Save $320.00 (65%)
$169.00
Build a powerful foundation with the BCM QS754 Motherboard and an AMD K7 Athlon 750MHz processor. Whether you're upgrading your current computer or building a new one, BCM is the place to start. No matter how good your components may be, you need a high-quality motherboard to achieve optimum performance.

Features include:
AMD K7 Athlon 750Mhz Processor with Cool Master Fan and Heat Sink
Jumperless design
AMD Athlon Slot-A for CPU
AMD 750 AGP/PCI/ISA chipset, Winbond W83977TF-A I/O controller
200MHz CPU and 100MHz memory bus speeds
Integrated on CPU cache memory
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), supporting 66MHz or 133MHz with full side-band signals
Three 168-pin DIMM sockets support 32MB minimum and up to 768MB maximum; supports 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256MB SDRAM DIMM (not included)
Two PCI Bus Master IDE ports (up to four IDE devices); supports PIO mode 0, 1, 2, 3; supports Enhanced IDE PIO mode 3 and 4, 17MB/sec. (max.); supports UDMA mode 66MB/sec. (max.)
One floppy port (up to 2.88MB); one parallel port (ECP, EPP); two serial ports (16C550 Fast UART compatible) with FIFO's, Plug and Play; one PS/2 keyboard port; one PS/2 mouse header; two standard USB ports (48MHz); supports up to 127 USB devices
One AGP slot, five PCI slots
ATX form factor
12 inches x 8.25 inches
Note: This motherboard is new and packaged in a retail box. The processor is an OEM like-new, fully tested, system pull with fan and heat sink.


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Shipping: Ships within 2 business days

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Warranty: 90 days limited - manufacturer

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Model No: NQS754750

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[pkulk]

I read somewhere here that AMD is discontinuing slot processors. So there is v little upgrade possibility down the line for the board.

 

[RobsTV]

With the Duron's prices falling daily, the older "Slot A" Athlon is no longer any bargin. These $150 older Athlon specials are popping up everywhere.

You can get a Duron 650, which easily overclocks to 950Mhz, Overclock Duron, and a "Socket A" motherboard, which requires much less power than Slot A motherboards, for a total price of $149 to $189. You'll also avoid a lot of the compatability issues the original Athlons had. Clock for clock, a Duron runs the same as the original Slot A Athlons, but the Duron can easily be overclocked to simply blow away any Slot A Athlon.

After looking for about 10 minutes, I found these non-Hot Deals, but everyday prices.
Look around and I'm sure you can find a hot deal on this stuff, and pay even less!
Duron 650 retail with heatsink and fan for $60.

Abit KT7, which will allow you to run the above 650@950Mhz:
Abit KT7 for $129

El-cheapo boards like FIC AZ11 for $85, or a GigaByte board for $89.
El-cheapo boards.