Need A New Motherboard

civ · May 7, 2007, 01:27 AM

hey guys, so i decided to upgrade my motherboard and cpu. i just bought this cpu:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...819116027#spec

and i was wondering if you guys have any suggestions for a compatible motherboard.

also, should i be investing more into 478 socket? or should i get a different cpu and motherboard? as you can see im not looking to spend too much on this.

any suggestions will be appreciated

-thanks
civ

procupine14 · May 7, 2007, 02:10 AM

to be honest i cant find a whole lot of good quality for that socket anymore
most of them support DDR and not DDR2 memory
maybe a little more info on what you already have and plan to drop into this board like memory and what not

CDsDontBurn · May 7, 2007, 04:41 AM

yea, s478 is dead if you're building a new machine. even if it's a cheap machine. you can get a 775 celeron, or even a pentium D processor for similar price as the one you just got. and since it would be a s775 board and CPU, you would have a bit more future hardware solution there.

**kris23** · May 7, 2007, 04:51 AM

aww man you actually bought that ancient thing?

that really isnt good at all anymore.... i mean i use that CPU and it isnt all that much to smile at, i mean at 80 dollars is not a good price.

infact, at this point in time, i think its a complete rip off

if you came here before we would have recommended a Pentium D with a cheap core 2 compatible board like the gigabyte 965 boards.

i wouldve recommended: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116253

and a little pricy compared to the chip but whats a cpu without a good board? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128017

civ · May 7, 2007, 07:13 AM

well i just got it so i can still return it

cozumel · May 7, 2007, 09:02 AM

It would help if you gave your max poss budget but maybe this will help

The problem with upgrading the motherboard is the extra expense with new memory and gfx.

This 965 from Gigabyte has onboard video which would get you going until you have the funds for a new card and costs $129.99. Together with the Pentium D Pressler @ $83.00 linked by Kris23 could be within your budget - Total $212.99.

Add to that some G.Skill 2x1GB 6400 DDR2 RAM @ $95.99 is a grand total of $308.98 (plus shipping)

civ · May 8, 2007, 01:27 AM

well i discovered its too late for me to return the processor for a refund so i guess im stuck with it. do u guys have any suggestions for a compatible motherboard?

i figure itll still be a good upgrade from my 2.0ghz and i can always overclock

procupine14 · May 8, 2007, 02:24 AM

are you planning to upgrade your ram or what ram do you have right now because there are two kinds of boards on newegg
ones that support DDR and others that support DDR2
thanks

**kris23** · May 8, 2007, 02:44 AM

motherboards for that CPU are long gone, can it even run on your current board? the only way you can get a board is if you buy one from a member here....... or hunt ebay

CDsDontBurn has a nice board in his system but i doubt hed part with it yet, mine is a good board, but it cannot OC for anything

civ · May 9, 2007, 06:04 AM

wait are u serious? there are none at all? ya it doesnt run on my current board

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2007, 07:15 AM

don't believe what everybody has to say. NewEgg has a small list of s478 compatible MoBos

.

but kris23 is right about one thing. i WON'T be parting w/my MoBo anytime soon

.

GutterPunk · May 9, 2007, 12:26 PM

If you can find a p4c800-e deluxe for cheap, I would recommend that! i <3 mine a lot!

CDsDontBurn · May 9, 2007, 03:03 PM

^^ lol. same with my IC7-G

**kris23** · May 10, 2007, 04:15 AM

well they are all Micro ATX boards that cant really OC but......they can use the cpu in them.

civ · May 10, 2007, 05:16 AM

haha scared me there for a sec kris

yeah im primarily lookin for a board that will be compatible with this cpu, overclocking ability second.

from the list on newegg, what would u guys recommend?

CDsDontBurn · May 10, 2007, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civ

haha scared me there for a sec kris

yeah im primarily lookin for a board that will be compatible with this cpu, overclocking ability second.

from the list on newegg, what would u guys recommend?

do you also plan on purchasing new RAM, or do you have some of that stuff already you plan on using? what about a gfx card?

it's important to know these because there are some boards that support a PCI-e gfx card and some that support DDR2, and others that do both.

civ · May 13, 2007, 05:45 PM

well my computer specs are in my profile and i think this would be the only upgrade to my computer for a little while.

im happy with my radeon 9800 pro, but my ram is where i would upgrade next

May 7, 2007, 01:27 AM	#1
civ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Need A New Motherboard hey guys, so i decided to upgrade my motherboard and cpu. i just bought this cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...819116027#spec and i was wondering if you guys have any suggestions for a compatible motherboard. also, should i be investing more into 478 socket? or should i get a different cpu and motherboard? as you can see im not looking to spend too much on this. any suggestions will be appreciated -thanks civ __________________ My Specs

May 7, 2007, 04:41 AM	#3
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	yea, s478 is dead if you're building a new machine. even if it's a cheap machine. you can get a 775 celeron, or even a pentium D processor for similar price as the one you just got. and since it would be a s775 board and CPU, you would have a bit more future hardware solution there. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 7, 2007, 04:51 AM	#4
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	aww man you actually bought that ancient thing? that really isnt good at all anymore.... i mean i use that CPU and it isnt all that much to smile at, i mean at 80 dollars is not a good price. infact, at this point in time, i think its a complete rip off if you came here before we would have recommended a Pentium D with a cheap core 2 compatible board like the gigabyte 965 boards. i wouldve recommended: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116253 and a little pricy compared to the chip but whats a cpu without a good board? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128017 __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

May 7, 2007, 07:13 AM	Thread Starter #5
civ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	well i just got it so i can still return it __________________ My Specs

May 7, 2007, 09:02 AM	#6
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	It would help if you gave your max poss budget but maybe this will help The problem with upgrading the motherboard is the extra expense with new memory and gfx. This 965 from Gigabyte has onboard video which would get you going until you have the funds for a new card and costs $129.99. Together with the Pentium D Pressler @ $83.00 linked by Kris23 could be within your budget - Total $212.99. Add to that some G.Skill 2x1GB 6400 DDR2 RAM @ $95.99 is a grand total of $308.98 (plus shipping) __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks

May 7, 2007, 02:10 AM	#2
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	to be honest i cant find a whole lot of good quality for that socket anymore most of them support DDR and not DDR2 memory maybe a little more info on what you already have and plan to drop into this board like memory and what not

May 8, 2007, 01:27 AM	Thread Starter #7
civ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	well i discovered its too late for me to return the processor for a refund so i guess im stuck with it. do u guys have any suggestions for a compatible motherboard? i figure itll still be a good upgrade from my 2.0ghz and i can always overclock __________________ My Specs

May 8, 2007, 02:24 AM	#8
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 58 System Specs	are you planning to upgrade your ram or what ram do you have right now because there are two kinds of boards on newegg ones that support DDR and others that support DDR2 thanks

May 8, 2007, 02:44 AM	#9
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	motherboards for that CPU are long gone, can it even run on your current board? the only way you can get a board is if you buy one from a member here....... or hunt ebay CDsDontBurn has a nice board in his system but i doubt hed part with it yet, mine is a good board, but it cannot OC for anything __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

May 9, 2007, 06:04 AM	Thread Starter #10
civ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	wait are u serious? there are none at all? ya it doesnt run on my current board __________________ My Specs

May 9, 2007, 07:15 AM	#11
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	don't believe what everybody has to say. NewEgg has a small list of s478 compatible MoBos . but kris23 is right about one thing. i WON'T be parting w/my MoBo anytime soon . __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

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May 9, 2007, 03:03 PM	#13
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,795 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	^^ lol. same with my IC7-G __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

May 10, 2007, 04:15 AM	#14
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	well they are all Micro ATX boards that cant really OC but......they can use the cpu in them. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

May 10, 2007, 05:16 AM	Thread Starter #15
civ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	haha scared me there for a sec kris yeah im primarily lookin for a board that will be compatible with this cpu, overclocking ability second. from the list on newegg, what would u guys recommend? __________________ My Specs

May 13, 2007, 05:45 PM	Thread Starter #17
civ DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	well my computer specs are in my profile and i think this would be the only upgrade to my computer for a little while. im happy with my radeon 9800 pro, but my ram is where i would upgrade next __________________ My Specs