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GF needs a new CPU/Mobo..any advice?

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membreya

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Girlfriend is currently running a Pentium 4 2.66ghz however we need to replace her motherboard (another issue with the second IDE port not working) and I'm convincing her to move away from Intel to AMD.

Wondering what motherboard/CPU combos you can recommend in the AMD range?

I currently run an a64 3200+ on an EPOX 8KDAJ and she says she wants something similar.

Please be aware that all she does is browse the net, play spider solitair and occasionally play Hexic Deluxe or Rocket Mania Deluxe (miniclip.com games)

So nothing that can OC or is overly performance based.

TIA 🙂
 
Goto frys and find something in the Sempron area, Why waste money if it has the same abilities at the tasks shes doing. otherwise. I'd go 3200+ 64 and K8V... but thats just me. I still think anything in the 64 bit area is overkill.
 
Originally posted by: membreya
Girlfriend is currently running a Pentium 4 2.66ghz however we need to replace her motherboard (another issue with the second IDE port not working) and I'm convincing her to move away from Intel to AMD.

Wondering what motherboard/CPU combos you can recommend in the AMD range?

I currently run an a64 3200+ on an EPOX 8KDAJ and she says she wants something similar.

Please be aware that all she does is browse the net, play spider solitair and occasionally play Hexic Deluxe or Rocket Mania Deluxe (miniclip.com games)

So nothing that can OC or is overly performance based.

TIA 🙂
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If thats all she does why does she need a new CPU? Its not as if Longhorn is coming out until mid 2006.
 
Sounds like a case for a Mobile Athlon XP and a Shuttle nForce2 board.

EDIT: Just re-read the post. Don't bother switching, just get any ol' Pentium 4 motherboard and use the old CPU.
 
Originally posted by: membreya
Wondering what motherboard/CPU combos you can recommend in the AMD range?

I currently run an a64 3200+ on an EPOX 8KDAJ and she says she wants something similar.

TIA 🙂
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The ASUS A8V Deluxe is a nice stable S939 board. That's what I'm going to put in my sisters computer.

She's basically the same type of user. She surfs, plays word womp, office apps...
 
Originally posted by: MDE
Sounds like a case for a Mobile Athlon XP and a Shuttle nForce2 board.

EDIT: Just re-read the post. Don't bother switching, just get any ol' Pentium 4 motherboard and use the old CPU.
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Sorry guys, should have mentioned...she's giving the old CPU to her father (he's using a 486!)
 
If all she does is cruise the Net and this is continuance from your other thread then there are a couple of less expensive options till she's ready for 1 Major overhaul like 1 Used or new PCI IDE card or even a USB Highspeed card and run the Data through it...both can be ad for around $20US
 
Originally posted by: membreya
Originally posted by: MDE
Sounds like a case for a Mobile Athlon XP and a Shuttle nForce2 board.

EDIT: Just re-read the post. Don't bother switching, just get any ol' Pentium 4 motherboard and use the old CPU.
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Sorry guys, should have mentioned...she's giving the old CPU to her father (he's using a 486!)
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Then just get her a Mobile XP and run it at default speeds to keep it cool and quiet. Anything over 1GHz is bordering on overkill for websurfing and office apps (unless you're running a DC app, then nothing's overkill 😛). Just make sure to give her at least 512MB of RAM.
 
Athlon XP, or Sempron would be the way to go, if she gets into anything more cpu tasking later, she can get a new system, but an athlon XP/ Sempron w/ mobo package can be had dirt cheap, and they are great lil chips, and priced awesomely right now.
 
Originally posted by: MDE
Sounds like a case for a Mobile Athlon XP and a Shuttle nForce2 board.

EDIT: Just re-read the post. Don't bother switching, just get any ol' Pentium 4 motherboard and use the old CPU.
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She wants to upgrade the CPU though, and no arguing with her is not an option ...

The sempron sounds like a good idea..she already has 512 mb RAM (tho it's only PC2100)
 
Originally posted by: membreya

She wants to upgrade the CPU though, and no arguing with her is not an option ...

The sempron sounds like a good idea..she already has 512 mb RAM (tho it's only PC2100)
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I think I understand where you're coming from...

From a technical point of view, an XP 2500+ with a 10,000 RPM Raptor will be faster for that type of user, compared to an A64 4000+ with a 7200 RPM drive.

But, she doesn't want something that is considered older. I have to deal with this all the time... It's a lot along the lines of the "MHz myth"

If you want cheaper, a S754 A64 would be better than a Sempron though. You can use a memory divider if you need to.

In that case, the ASUS K8N for about $85 is a nice board, and a S754 2800+ is about $110.

Less than $200, you got a nice board and CPU. 🙂
 
Originally posted by: Amaroque

I think I understand where you're coming from...

From a technical point of view, an XP 2500+ with a 10,000 RPM Raptor will be faster for that type of user, compared to an A64 4000+ with a 7200 RPM drive.

But, she doesn't want something that is considered older. I have to deal with this all the time... It's a lot along the lines of the "MHz myth"

If you want cheaper, a S754 A64 would be better than a Sempron though. You can use a memory divider if you need to.

In that case, the ASUS K8N for about $85 is a nice board, and a S754 2800+ is about $110.

Less than $200, you got a nice board and CPU. 🙂
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Sweet, well I'm in Australia...the CPU is approx $210, the motherboard is another story... the one you mentioned is $300 (deluxe model)

Would a Gigabyte K8VT800 be ok ? (these are only $154)
 
I don't know what the prices are there, but the one I quoted was the non deluxe model.

I've used gigabyte boards, no major complaints. I'm not familiar with that particular board though. You might want to get some opinions on that board here, or check any reviews first.
 
Originally posted by: tjaisv
get her the sempron 3100+ combo cpu/mobo from outpost.com for $199
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Why would you do that? When you can get a real A64 setup for $195?? (not a rebaged AXP) That's not very bright. :disgust:
 
Originally posted by: Amaroque
Originally posted by: tjaisv
get her the sempron 3100+ combo cpu/mobo from outpost.com for $199
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Why would you do that? When you can get a real A64 setup for $195?? (not a rebaged AXP) That's not very bright. :disgust:
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The 3100+ is Athlon 64 based, but it's a pointless argument as the OP is in Australia making both price quotes utterly useless.

🙂
 
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