What Mobo for XP mobile processor for carputer?

[fredtam]

I usually build Intel systems so my knowledge of the latest AMD products is limited. I want to use an XP-M chip to power my carputer. It will be running mostly MP3 and GPS software. What is the best mobo for this chip?

Thanks in advance.

 

[charloscarlies]

Do you have any size requirements? If not...you can't go wrong with an Abit NF7-S

 

[MercenaryForHire]

I think you should stick to the Intel you know and love in this case. An older Socket370 board would be plenty for those uses, and could be paired with a low-heat Celeron.

- M4H

 

[fredtam]

Do you have any size requirements? If not...you can't go wrong with an Abit NF7-S

Micro-ATX would be great but I have no problem building a custom case to minimize the space taken up using an ATX board.

I think you should stick to the Intel you know and love in this case. An older Socket370 board would be plenty for those uses, and could be paired with a low-heat Celeron.

I was looking at the XP-M to get the best performance: Power usage ratio. It will be running XP and other programs simultaneously which generally isn't the strong point of a celery. I thought about going with an Intel HT cpu but I would have to go with an inverter.

Oh and did you ever make that AIW9800pro keychain or is my poor board sitting in a junk pile.

Edit: damn smiley faces.

 

[jjyiz28]

just remember that if you want to run your xp mobile its rated speed, you need a mobo that support multiplier adjustments.

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: jjyiz28
just remember that if you want to run your xp mobile its rated speed, you need a mobo that support multiplier adjustments.

examples?

 

[jjyiz28]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=1289858&FTVAR_MSGDBTABLE=

and it'll show up as unknown cpu. that is normal.

 

[fredtam]

Bump.
Thinking about going with this shuttle mobo.
Shuttle nForce2 IGP Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU, Model "MN31N" -RETAIL
Pros/cons?

 

[jjyiz28]

get the abit NF7 version 2.0

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: jjyiz28
get the abit NF7 version 2.0

Is there a reason you would think it is better than the shuttle for my application?
I was leaning toward the shuttle for the two VGA outputs.