Looking for a New Mobo! Any Suggestions?

Well, I want to get a new case and motherboard that will support my existing hardware. I would prefer a motherboard w/o all the built in sound, etc. I would like to start overclocking my P3 1Ghz because my current dell mobo won't let me. I am looking for a mobo that will *possibly* allow me to use the new Tualatin or Celeron CPU's. Thanks.

Your best bet would be to go to the mobo sites and have a look through what they offer. Try Epox , Asus, Abit, MSI and Gigabyte. There is usually a link for reviews as well. Sorry I couldn't be more specific but I'm not too familiar w/ intel boards.

Dr.

Since you have a Dell, you may also need to purchase a new case since the opening behind the case where you put the I/O shield in is smaller than the standardized I/O shields. I had this problem with my Dell system and was forced to purchase a new case.

As for mobo selection, if you are looking for a mobo that supports tualatin, you'll want to look at these because they seem to be the most popular boards for Tualation-based chips. Mind you, all of them, if I remember, have onboard audio, but can be disabled in the bios.

ABit ST6
ABit VH6T

ASUS TUSL2-C

Gigabyte GA-60XET
Gigabyte GA-60XET-C

Yep, what Bonka said, and I'd rank them in the same order too.

id put the Gigabyrtes at the top the special PLL allows you to keep the PCI bus almost in spec no matter what the bus speed is......do no get the TUSL2-C my dad and i still havent been able to install the ATA drivers, or the ones that came with the mobo without crashing the computer completey...

Any of those Abit or Gigabyte boards seem great just narrow down which comes best to you.

I think for now, the ST6 is the best choice. At this point, I don't think you want to count on the XET/XET-C just yet unless your PCI components crap out with a higher fsb and you want to push the darn thing as far as it can go.