Help!!! I need a good mobo for an AMD 1.47mhz processor

[Paveslave]

My wifes parents brought me their computer to fix and I think I found the problem. The guy that built their computer put an AMD 1.47 in a motherboard that only supports up to 1.2. He put a jumper on it to make the clock speed 100 mhz to install windows and all other programs. After that he removes the jumper and lets the mobo max out. This would be fine except it keeps making the computer programs lock up and have windows errors. It also wont allow any installation of any programs until you clock it back down with the jumper. This is messed up to say the least, but I need to fix it. They are on their 4th windows install in a month.

Can someone please recommend a good, reliable, and cheap mobo for an AMD 1.47 processor. They are somewhat computer literate but don't need all the bells and whistles. It doesn't need to overclock or have tons of extras. It needs to support PC133 RAM and an Audigy 2 sound card. He is really into making music and she loves to use creative art programs. I need to just give them something that will work with the smallest chance of problems possible. Anyone?

 

[Buz2b]

ECS K7S5A Pro.

 

[pspada]

For reference, that's the 1700+ that runs at 1.47. And the ECS K7S5A Pro is a very cost effective mobo that will work fine with that chip.

 

[deerslayer]

Where did you get a 1.47mhz processor at?

Seriously though, I would throw it in an ECS K7S5a Pro as well.

 

[yodayoda]

1.47GHz = 1700+ i believe

 

[mechBgon]

What parts are you hoping to re-use out of the old computer? A cheapie power supply and/or cheapie memory could leave you just as bad off as before.

 

[magomago]

Why don't you tell them to get their money back- they sure as heck didn't get what was promised.

But yeah ECS K7s5a pro will be fine

And the 1.47 Ghz processor is a 1700+

 

[Paveslave]

I didn't say 1.47 mhz did I? All I said was 1.47, I didn't think I'd have to clarify that for anyone, but sorry about the mix up. If I ever refer to a processor in the future by the numbers alone like 1.47, keep in mind I might know it's GHz and not MHz. Geez!!

Thanks guys for the replies, I will check it out

 

[Paveslave]

That Mobo looks just like what they need except I can't figure out if it has on board video or not. They don't need anything spectacular but is it good enough on it's own or do I need a video card with it?

 

[pspada]

You need a video card, but even a cheap Rage 128 or such will work in it.

 

[Necrolezbeast]

nforce1 would get rid of the soundcard, network, cpu, and video card problems...

 

[Buz2b]

Originally posted by: Paveslave
I didn't say 1.47 mhz did I? All I said was 1.47, I didn't think I'd have to clarify that for anyone, but sorry about the mix up. If I ever refer to a processor in the future by the numbers alone like 1.47, keep in mind I might know it's GHz and not MHz. Geez!!

Thanks guys for the replies, I will check it out

A bit rough of a reaction to people that have been trying to do what you ask; "Help!!! Chill. :beer:

 

[Paveslave]

Originally posted by: Buz2b

Originally posted by: Paveslave
I didn't say 1.47 mhz did I? All I said was 1.47, I didn't think I'd have to clarify that for anyone, but sorry about the mix up. If I ever refer to a processor in the future by the numbers alone like 1.47, keep in mind I might know it's GHz and not MHz. Geez!!

Thanks guys for the replies, I will check it out

A bit rough of a reaction to people that have been trying to do what you ask; "Help!!! Chill. :beer:

You're right... I am sorry about that. Let me see though, how did you stop in and help me now??????? Oh yeah, you didn't, but thanks for NOT trying.

Anyway, so if this mobo doesn't have video, is there another choice I should go besides that one? I am really looking for an all in one. I do appreciate the help though guys, all sarcasm aside. I have no clue what's good for AMD processors.

 

[Buz2b]

You're right... I am sorry about that. Let me see though, how did you stop in and help me now??????? Oh yeah, you didn't, but thanks for NOT trying.

Did you NOT see the very first response to your thread?!?! Let me assist......

ECS K7S5A Pro.

As far as helping you now, that's EXACTLY what I was trying to do. The fact that you missed the point does not suprise me,
Get the chip off of your shoulder! You'll find you get better responses that way. BTW (and not because you earned it), the ECS K7s5a Pro DOES NOT include onboard video. Also, Necrolezbeast gave you an excellent suggestion: most nForce1 boards would include decent audio AND acceptable video for your in-laws situation. They would be cheap now if you can find a decent selection. In addition, ECS does have other boards that would include video but I'll leave that to others. Salute!

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Oh yeah, your welcome!

 

[Paveslave]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. I think I am going to just upgrade to a Pentium combo or something. I just can't seem to find an "all-in-one" mobo that would work for their AMD They don't want to put any more money into it than the mobo, so a video card is out of the question. They need everything built into it. I know Nforce1 was brought up, but I am new at this and don't know how to find one of those with everything built into it. Isn't Nforce a chip that is in mobo's?
Anyway, thanks for the help and the quick responses, I thought it would be an easy fix though. I am thinking a Pentium is easier to work with anyway, isn't it?


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Thanks

 

[novice]

While I have no personal experience with it, I have read some good reviews of the Biostar M7VIG. It would appear to have everything you are looking for, onboard video (S3 Savage Pro) onboard 6 channel sound, (3 PCI slots so your parents could use their Audigy sound card), support for both PC-133 and DDR ram, and it is cheap = $56 shipped. While no great overclocker, it is reputed to be very stable and reliable.

LINK

 

[Buz2b]

Excellent suggestion (not so) Novice! Can't beat the price OR the retailer!

 

[mechBgon]

Asus A7N266-VM/AA, Crucial PC2100 unbuffered non-parity memory (meaning, normal type), Antec TruePower330.

onboard GeForce2MX AGP video plus an AGP slot for upgrades
onboard network
onboard top-quality audio with 5.1 analog AND Dolby AC3 digital output (coaxial and laser)
supports all 200MHz-based and 266MHz-based SocketA CPUs

and good memory and power to go with it. That's my recipe for smooth sailing at work, where I have two dozen of these in my care

 

[novice]

MechBgon, I thought of the Asus Nforce 1 board, too. But I thought is sounded like Paveslave's inlaws wouldn't be thrilled with having to shell out for DDR memory, so I figured the Biostar board sounded like the cheapest workable alternative. No doubt the AN7266 would probably be a superior board and provide much better 3D graphics with the onboard Geforce2MX chip, but the DDR ram requirement and slightly higher price might be too big a hurdle. If not, truly an excellent solution.