XP 2000 with pc133...what motherboard?

1kayaker

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I have a 896mb of pc133 (3 256 sticks and a 128 stick). Other than the K7s5aPro, which only can use 2 sticks, what other motherboards are there that come recommended? I do need sound, and two pci slots. I'd like to be able to use all of this ram if possible.
TIA,
Philip
 

watkins

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Two micro atx mbs...MSI- KM2M Combo-L and BIOSTAR M7VIG PRO but both 2xDDR Dimms AND 2xSDRAM Dimms. Sooooo guess you still be in the same boat.
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Peter

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You won't find more than three DIMM sockets, even if you're going back to PC133-only boards. I suggest you go with K7S5A pro while stocks last (it's gone out of production!). Be aware that an Athlon board is much more demanding on PC133 RAM quality than previous generation chipsets for P-III or K6 were, so you might be among those few who'll find out that their PC133 RAM isn't really quite up to it.