>>m-ATX A-XP SDR mobo needed!

[mb2]

ok i'd like some suggestions on an SDR mobo for an Athlon XP.
i plan to put an unlocked 1.5v 1700+ on it and OC ~2.4ghz. so supporting a 2600+ (266fsb = 2.166ghz) would be nice., and Vcore and multi adjustments would be nice (and fsb)- BUT i am willing to do that w/ wire tricks if i must.

i was originally looking for a board supporting both SDR and DDR, so that when DDR was cheap as hell or i had some left around i could switch that in, but the one decent board supporting it *just* went off ebay right as i was going to buy (was commonplace beforehand). anyway, i figure its not a huge loss as when DDR is cheaper, SoA DDR boards will be too anyway- then i can get 400fsb etc too. and SDR only boards are cheaper too.

requirements:
micro-ATX
3xPCI (*might* manage with 2 but its very undesireable)
AGP (4x atleast)
reliable (ie not known to be a total POS)
support 2600+ (266fsb version) [? do i need this? - it'd be nice to know anyway]
usb 2 (inc front USB)
front audio support

would be nice:
bios overclocking features
passive NB/SB
onboard video
onboard LAN
more than 2 ram slots would be a nice bonus too since i dont need a combo now

as i've said, i've looked into the SDR/DDR combo boards, so i know all those and please dont post em

suggestions please! (all the boards u know that will fit these requirements!^)

 

[mb2]

sorry its not new and exciting.. but can somebody help me out please!

 

[Zap]

Let's see, you are wanting a board that supports SDR, supports Athlon XP, hopefully has overclocking features in BIOS and is mATX? Keep dreaming.

Closest would be a DDR board, the Biostar M7NCG-400.

 

[mb2]

it doesn't have to be new (not going to be obviously), it doesn't *have* to have overclocking features, like i said, i dont mind using wire tricks if i have to. and i know of the biostar yes, its very nice. the MSI KM2M combo-L gets one closer (although not v good OC support IIRC) supporting both DDR and SDR (i'd get it if i find it available @ebay uk)
mATX+sdr+aXP (those with 266/133fsb) support isn't impossible..

i'm guessing via KT266a is going to be the best chipset? how was the AMD chipset (761?), and am i right in assuming that an SIS chipset would be a POS?

 

[mb2]

..bump..

 

[mb2]

annnnnnyyyone? starting to look like i might have to wait it out for a KM2M since no one is helping..

 

[mb2]

seriously is NO ONE going to even suggest ONE motheboard?

 

[WobbleWobble]

Via KM266 is probably your best choice if you want mATX, integrated video and SDR support. They all should have passive chipsets as well.

Almost all boards came with sound, USB 2.0 might be hard to find. Overclocking might be a tough one as well.

Try the Gigabyte GA-7VKMLS? I *think* my friend used that board and he hasn't complained about it. It doesn't have AGP, but you want onboard video and AGP?