Mobo just died.....

[effee]

My board just died, and i need another s754 because my cpu works fine and i dont wanna go and change both. this sucks! all the stores dont carry outdated hardware anymore

 

[ch33zw1z]

I may have what you're looking for, if my new mobo arrives anytime. I'm sure you can find something in FS/FT forums.

 

[effee]

i wouldnt mind to change to a C2D setup, but that would mean i'd have to change my 7600gs that i just bought to a PCIE card.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: effee
i wouldnt mind to change to a C2D setup, but that would mean i'd have to change my 7600gs that i just bought to a PCIE card.

i'd sell you mu 754 AGP board but i already have plans for it.. good luck on the hunt, though :thumbsup:

 

[postmortemIA]

nforce3A from ECS is not hard to find. Then there's this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813138247

 

[hennessy1]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813138247

 

[bryanW1995]

I'm selling a biostar nf4st -a9 skt 939 for $40 and an A64 3700+ san diego for $40 if you want the pair for cheap/quick upgrade. The mobo has an xgp port as well as pci-e.

 

[WhatTheSchmidt]

im selling two 754 mobos, new Gigabyte k8ns pro, and used MSI k8n neo platinum, PM me if interested

 

[ForumMaster]

how's this? just used google...

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: ForumMaster
how's this? just used google...

"Google"... What's that, sounds like some sort of new-fangled Stabucks offering?
There's only one way to find a new MB. That's to get in your car and drive to the closest PC shop, park the car, go inside and ask.
If they don't have one, drive to the next closest PC shop...
Etc, etc, etc...

 

[effee]

Hi all, just to update, i found a K8N 754 board, but the guy was selling it at US 70 which is way too pricey for something that outdated.

So I gave in and got myself a 2.8ghz duo core processor and this for only 130 bucks.
http://www.pcupgrade.co.uk/pro...ID=2575&categoryid=260

I would have gotten a PCIE board with DDR2 support if I had extra cash, but thought it was a hassle having to get new ram and a new PCIE card gfx card.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: effee
Hi all, just to update, i found a K8N 754 board, but the guy was selling it at US 70 which is way too pricey (IMO) for something that outdated.

People spend big dollars every day for older hardware. "Value" is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[effee]

By the way, pentium D and core 2 duo are both different lines correct? What are the difference between the two?

I saw that the E4300 (C2D) clocks at 1.8ghz, while my pentium D clocks at 2.8ghz. Why is that since the E4300 is the later version and presumably better.

I do not know anything about the latest CPU developments, anyone care to enlighten me?

 

[ch33zw1z]

The Pentium D is their original line of Dual Core s775 chips. The Core2 Duo is the new line, which also includes that E4300. Clock speed is not everything, you should've have learned that using AMD products

 

[effee]

I see! Yup, I realised that. I am thinking about trying Intel processors since I have been exclusively using AMD stuff to see which I like better.

 

[Blain]

If you plan on OCing, go with an E4300. It's the best bang for the buck and won't drop much in price July 22nd.

 

[effee]

Too bad, i bought the Pentium D already. Was looking for the cheapest possible option..

 

[ch33zw1z]

I hear you can cook eggs on those!!

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: effee
I saw that the E4300 (C2D) clocks at 1.8ghz, while my pentium D clocks at 2.8ghz.
I do not know anything about the latest CPU developments, anyone care to enlighten me?

Originally posted by: effee
Too bad, i bought the Pentium D already. Was looking for the cheapest possible option..

You bought an 820, 915 or 920?

 

[effee]

820...

err actually. let me check.

ah yes its 820. Is there anything I should know about this particular chip?

 

[Blain]

The 820 is the worst of the 2.8 Pentium D's with the 915 being the best.
820 = Smithfield core (2 Prescott cores)
915 = Presler core (2 Cedar Mill cores / stepping D)
920 = Presler core (2 Cedar Mill cores / maybe stepping D or maybe earlier)
"D" stepping is rated to run cooler than the earlier 9xx steppings.

 

[effee]

AT always has answers!

It may be the worst but at least its better than my old A64 3200+ Thanks for the info.

 

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: Blain
People spend big dollars every day for older hardware. "Value" is in the eye of the beholder.

Indeed it is.