Could someone do me a big favor, please :)

Verios · Nov 4, 2003, 07:45 AM

Hey everyone! I have a AMD Athlon XP 2400+ with an Epox 8k3a MB, Radeon 9700 PRO, SB Autigy, 512megs DDR PC2700 and I would like to upgrade my Motherboard (while keeping the rest of my stuff mainly due to the fact my MB only supports up to PC2700 ram and 4x AGP) There is a store near my house which offers some pretty good prices, link: http://www.a-computers.ca/ but Iam not sure what MB I should get for my AMD (it's under A-Part Source) So Id be really greatfull if one of you techies could take a look and tell me what MB is the best for $150-180. Thanks a bunch (Ive never been big on which MB is the best so any help is appreciated)

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 4, 2003, 10:13 AM

asus a7n8x or abit nf7s ver 2.0 are the most popular

but those prices seem high. You can find cheaper even after being shipped @ www.pricewatch.com also, there is a winder selection.

Verios · Nov 4, 2003, 08:30 PM

They're canadian prices...and I dont like to buy online heh

Verios · Nov 4, 2003, 11:56 PM

Hey Neon, what's the difference between the: ASUS A7N8X and the ASUS A7N8X-X ?

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 5, 2003, 12:09 AM

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Originally posted by Verios
Hey Neon, what's the difference between the: ASUS A7N8X and the ASUS A7N8X-X ?

Biggest would be a7n8x supports 333 MHz fsb officially, a7n8x-x officially supports 400 MHz fsb
take a look ... a7n8x comes in many flavors

a7n8x
a7n8x-x

a7n8x-d
a7n8x-vm

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Nov 5, 2003, 12:21 AM

abit at-7 (nforce2 chipset) also really fast, but for reliability asus owns.

Verios · Nov 7, 2003, 10:08 AM

So which of those 2 would you suggest Neon? one seems to be about $40 cheaper.

Necrosis · Nov 8, 2003, 03:11 AM

Hmm don't know why people keep saying Asus is the one for reliability..Abit is just as a good..especially if your not OC'ing and it's cheaper.

I have one question to ask you..what type of sound card are you currently using, and do you plan to OC?

BWX · Nov 8, 2003, 03:58 AM

Abit NF7-S or non-S if you aren't going to use the extra features..

Just make sure you get a VERSION 2 (ultra 400)- that's what you want. Believe me these are sweet motherboards. I'm sure an Asus would be good too- but the NF7's are awesome.

Verios · Nov 8, 2003, 10:20 AM

I have a Soundblaster Autigy. I dont plan to use Onboard sound, etc... I got all that I just need a newer MB that supports higher ram, 8x AGP, etc.. (from that site I provided)

BWX · Nov 8, 2003, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by Verios
I have a Soundblaster Autigy. I dont plan to use Onboard sound, etc... I got all that I just need a newer MB that supports higher ram, 8x AGP, etc.. (from that site I provided)

I wouldn't buy anything from that place you gave a link to- You want top buy a motherboard from a place that won't even sell a motherboard by itself? I would get one somewhere else that at least has a selection to choose from.. Why do you only want to shop at that place? I wouldn't...

tastyweat · Nov 8, 2003, 10:03 PM

Well... If you want S-ATA and firewire (both SB1394 and IEEE1394) then you want to go for the Abit NF7-S 2.0 - If you are not interested in those features - then go for the NF7 (the only two boards to buy!!!)

Verios · Nov 8, 2003, 10:07 PM

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Originally posted by BWX232
I wouldn't buy anything from that place you gave a link to- You want top buy a motherboard from a place that won't even sell a motherboard by itself? I would get one somewhere else that at least has a selection to choose from.. Why do you only want to shop at that place? I wouldn't...

Well Ive done a lot of business with them and well they know me, like to give me deals, etc..plus it's the cheapest place around here and they're really good about returns and such

BWX · Nov 8, 2003, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by tastyweat
Well... If you want S-ATA and firewire (both SB1394 and IEEE1394) then you want to go for the Abit NF7-S 2.0 - If you are not interested in those features - then go for the NF7 (the only two boards to buy!!!)

I agree, but look at the site he want's to buy it from, the link in the first post-- That store ssux! I don't eben think they sell Abit boards ( at least I couldn't find one ) and the prices aren't graet either.

To verios, I would say get over your fears about purchasing online, and go buy your motherboard from NewEgg.com - that is the best place to deal with with excellent customer service. And you won't have to spend 180 dollars for a motherboard! You will get your Abit NF7-S for around 100 dollars- maybe a little more, I haven't checked priced for a while since I already got mine.

**edit** just saw your above post, but still feel the same- Newegg is also very good about returns and RMA's - and much better about selection and price. They will always work to make you happy there.

Warpy · Nov 8, 2003, 10:17 PM

Hi Verios

I have the ASUS board that was mentioned by NEON and it's a great mobo. For O/C I would reccomend the ABIT since most serious O/C are done using that board. The reason I bought my ASUS was the price and the features that came with it. Onboard sound works very well - Dolby 5.1 and 2Gigabite onboard NICS is sweet too.

Dont be afraid with purchasing online - I use VISA and they offer insurance - if the goods never arrive then they investigate and the loss is theres. I always buy online. Talk with your bank and see what they reccomend

spark rain fire · Nov 8, 2003, 10:25 PM

heres another newegg.com plug. shopping online with newegg.com has never caused me any problems, they have great prices [i've ordered 20+ packages from them] very good website.

Nov 4, 2003, 07:45 AM	#1
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	Could someone do me a big favor, please :) Hey everyone! I have a AMD Athlon XP 2400+ with an Epox 8k3a MB, Radeon 9700 PRO, SB Autigy, 512megs DDR PC2700 and I would like to upgrade my Motherboard (while keeping the rest of my stuff mainly due to the fact my MB only supports up to PC2700 ram and 4x AGP) There is a store near my house which offers some pretty good prices, link: http://www.a-computers.ca/ but Iam not sure what MB I should get for my AMD (it's under A-Part Source) So Id be really greatfull if one of you techies could take a look and tell me what MB is the best for $150-180. Thanks a bunch (Ive never been big on which MB is the best so any help is appreciated)

Nov 4, 2003, 10:13 AM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	asus a7n8x or abit nf7s ver 2.0 are the most popular but those prices seem high. You can find cheaper even after being shipped @ www.pricewatch.com also, there is a winder selection. __________________

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BiGBrOwNPimpsta HH's #1 Hustla and Pimp Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Dirty Dot Posts: 7,717 Rep Power: 107 System Specs	abit at-7 (nforce2 chipset) also really fast, but for reliability asus owns. __________________ Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music \| Logitech Z-5500 THX 5.1 Surround Sound Speakers \| 2 Lite-On 20x S-ATA Burners \| Logitech G700 Mouse \| Logitech MX5500 Bluetooth Keyboard

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BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Abit NF7-S or non-S if you aren't going to use the extra features.. Just make sure you get a VERSION 2 (ultra 400)- that's what you want. Believe me these are sweet motherboards. I'm sure an Asus would be good too- but the NF7's are awesome. __________________

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tastyweat Lurking Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The void Posts: 4,794 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	Well... If you want S-ATA and firewire (both SB1394 and IEEE1394) then you want to go for the Abit NF7-S 2.0 - If you are not interested in those features - then go for the NF7 (the only two boards to buy!!!) __________________

Nov 4, 2003, 08:30 PM	Thread Starter #3
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	They're canadian prices...and I dont like to buy online heh

Nov 4, 2003, 11:56 PM	Thread Starter #4
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	Hey Neon, what's the difference between the: ASUS A7N8X and the ASUS A7N8X-X ?

Nov 7, 2003, 10:08 AM	Thread Starter #7
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	So which of those 2 would you suggest Neon? one seems to be about $40 cheaper.

Nov 8, 2003, 03:11 AM	#8
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Hmm don't know why people keep saying Asus is the one for reliability..Abit is just as a good..especially if your not OC'ing and it's cheaper. I have one question to ask you..what type of sound card are you currently using, and do you plan to OC?

Nov 8, 2003, 10:20 AM	Thread Starter #10
Verios DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 103 Rep Power: 0	I have a Soundblaster Autigy. I dont plan to use Onboard sound, etc... I got all that I just need a newer MB that supports higher ram, 8x AGP, etc.. (from that site I provided)

Nov 8, 2003, 10:17 PM	#15
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Hi Verios I have the ASUS board that was mentioned by NEON and it's a great mobo. For O/C I would reccomend the ABIT since most serious O/C are done using that board. The reason I bought my ASUS was the price and the features that came with it. Onboard sound works very well - Dolby 5.1 and 2Gigabite onboard NICS is sweet too. Dont be afraid with purchasing online - I use VISA and they offer insurance - if the goods never arrive then they investigate and the loss is theres. I always buy online. Talk with your bank and see what they reccomend __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Nov 8, 2003, 10:25 PM	#16
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