Where can I get an LGA 775 mobo?

[Smoblikat]

So I have everything I need to build a computer except a mobo. It needs to have 4 DDR2 slots and one PCI-e slot. Anyone know of a place that will sell me a board for a reasonable price?

 

[dave_the_nerd]

FS/Trade forum?

Besides that, I'd try places that specialize in slightly older tech. Geeks.com, stuff like that.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Check my FS thread.

 

[IntelEnthusiast]

How about this board on Newegg.com. Note this one is an older one for Intel® Pentium® 4 and Intel Pentium D processors.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

How about this board on Newegg.com. Note this one is an older one for Intel® Pentium® 4 and Intel Pentium D processors.

Yeah, you have to be careful about that. A lot of first-run 775 boards didn't support Core 2 Duos, or supported Duos but not Quads. Or supported 65nm Duos but not 45nm Duos. That sort of thing.

Always check the CPU Compatibility list before giving people money. (Also, that's a D945G motherboard variant... not sure what all the extra letters are for, but they make it harder to google.)

 

[tweakboy]

Go to amazon.com and search for P5K or P5Q ..... good luck,,

 

[Smoblikat]

Thanks guys, so far this is the best I could find:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138183

I will check amazon, but this is just for a cheapo build for my friend (E3300, 9800GTX+, 2gb DDR2) so unless I can get a P5Q (my first board, the pro turbo version) for 50$ ill stick with this one.

I did check the F/S thread and the boards are overpriced so ill stick with buying from stores.

About compatibility, the 945G chipset doesnt support 45nm CPU's which is what I have so it has to be G31+

 

[Gigantopithecus]

I did check the F/S thread and the boards are overpriced so ill stick with buying from stores.

If you post a wanted thread in FS/T someone will likely sell you a board comparable to the one you linked for ~$30 shipped. There will be those who think their generations-old technology is worth what they paid for it years ago - just ignore them and be patient.

 

[GoStumpy]

Check your local online classifieds... I found two when I was looking locally

 

[Smoblikat]

If you post a wanted thread in FS/T someone will likely sell you a board comparable to the one you linked for ~$30 shipped. There will be those who think their generations-old technology is worth what they paid for it years ago - just ignore them and be patient.

lol, ya. There was a DFI board for 180$ , worth more than the CPU the guy was selling with it. Ill make a thread in a bit, thanks for the tip.

Check your local online classifieds... I found two when I was looking locally

I checked craigslist and I couldnt find anything . Are there any other sites like CL that I could check.

 

[GoStumpy]

Depends.. we got a local website for our city that has a classifieds section...

you could try Kijiji?

 

[codyray10]

I recently picked up a 775 mobo from microcenter for $50, but it only supported DDR3 memory

 

[Smoblikat]

I recently picked up a 775 mobo from microcenter for $50, but it only supported DDR3 memory

Unfortunatley I dont live near a MC. Although you just reminded me of another store I live near.

 

[GoStumpy]

There's another idea... find all the small computer repair shops, and electronics stores, they probably have a bunch of used crap they sell for cheap

 

[VirtualLarry]

There will be those who think their generations-old technology is worth what they paid for it years ago - just ignore them and be patient.

Can't get a brand-new late-model Cadillac for the price of a used Yugo, that's for sure.

 

[Gigantopithecus]

There's another idea... find all the small computer repair shops, and electronics stores, they probably have a bunch of used crap they sell for cheap

That's another option. There used to be a shop down the road from me that would sell antique used parts for cheap; too bad they're on the other side of town now. Can't hurt to call.

Can't get a brand-new late-model Cadillac for the price of a used Yugo, that's for sure.

...but you'll be happy to sell someone a five year old board and cpu for the price of a Z68 & 2500K, eh?

 

[bryanW1995]

So I have everything I need to build a computer except a mobo. It needs to have 4 DDR2 slots and one PCI-e slot. Anyone know of a place that will sell me a board for a reasonable price?

My mom has one, she'd probably sell it if the deal was right...

edit: that new biostar for $50 looks pretty good to me.

 

[VirtualLarry]

That's another option. There used to be a shop down the road from me that would sell antique used parts for cheap; too bad they're on the other side of town now. Can't hurt to call.



...but you'll be happy to sell someone a five year old board and cpu for the price of a Z68 & 2500K, eh?

The board I'm selling has better PCI-E performance than a Z68/SB combo would have. It might be important to someone doing high-end computation/CUDA work, for example.

 

[piasabird]

Something like this?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...430&CatId=1533

Uses DDR3.

 

[Smoblikat]

The board I'm selling has better PCI-E performance than a Z68/SB combo would have. It might be important to someone doing high-end computation/CUDA work, for example.

Not to dis you, but no it doesnt. It has more lanes, thats all. it doesnt mean the chipset handles them as well or that you actually need them. Plus Z77 has PCI-e 3 which is MUCh better than 2, so really noon would buy your board for 180$. Id say 75 max.