First I'd like to say hello !
I've been checking out this forum for awhile now and I've learned alot just from reading others posts. Lots of info for a newbie like me!
I am possibly going to have to replace my MB (might just upgrade regardless) and am looking at these;
ASROCK P4V88
ASUS P4P800-MX
ASUS P4S800D-X
ASUS P4P800SE
They all have the features I want (Skt.478, 800MHz fsb, Dual Channel, HTT) but I'm not sure about the difference in chipsets ( VIA, Intel 865GV, SiS665FX, Intel 865PE) , which would be best. Is one chipset better than the others? I am leaning towards the Intel, but whats the difference between the 865GV and the 865PE ?
I mostly use this computer for gaming/surfing and would like to be able to overclock some time in the future, but right now I just want something stable.
I would also need my current hardware to be compatible. My current system (my first build) is:
AOpen MX46-800N
P4-2.8GHz 800MHz fsb Northwood w/ HTT
Maxtor 160GB 7200rpm ATA133
BFG GeForce FX5900XT-OC
Patriot 256MBx2
All of these motherboards are available at Newegg for under 50 bucks (refurbished) which fits my budget at this time.
Any info or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
I've been checking out this forum for awhile now and I've learned alot just from reading others posts. Lots of info for a newbie like me!
I am possibly going to have to replace my MB (might just upgrade regardless) and am looking at these;
ASROCK P4V88
ASUS P4P800-MX
ASUS P4S800D-X
ASUS P4P800SE
They all have the features I want (Skt.478, 800MHz fsb, Dual Channel, HTT) but I'm not sure about the difference in chipsets ( VIA, Intel 865GV, SiS665FX, Intel 865PE) , which would be best. Is one chipset better than the others? I am leaning towards the Intel, but whats the difference between the 865GV and the 865PE ?
I mostly use this computer for gaming/surfing and would like to be able to overclock some time in the future, but right now I just want something stable.
I would also need my current hardware to be compatible. My current system (my first build) is:
AOpen MX46-800N
P4-2.8GHz 800MHz fsb Northwood w/ HTT
Maxtor 160GB 7200rpm ATA133
BFG GeForce FX5900XT-OC
Patriot 256MBx2
All of these motherboards are available at Newegg for under 50 bucks (refurbished) which fits my budget at this time.
Any info or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.