Opinion's needed

[Newguy123]

I have been thinking about building another computer. Nothing too fancy. I am looking to spend no more then $200, but less then 200 is even better. I am just in need of a Mobo and a CPU(Not ddr) that is what i need your opinions on as to which mobo and cpu to purchase, and from where.

CD Rom drive and a Monitor prices i am still looking at so if you could recommend me a good monitor for a nice price it would be greatful.

Thanks

Newguy

[Bristolian]

Abit KT7A mobo
1.2 athlon
both for under 200 pounds sterling

[rstarr]

Abit K7TA
AMD 1.0

Board = $110
CPU = $84.

[andrek]

At newegg.com:

Epox 8kha+ $103
T-bird 1.2 266fsb $96

IMHO thats a nice combination. Look around on their site and I'm sure you can find something to suit your needs (and wallet).

[Newguy123]

Thanks guys anyone of those are great deals.

Newguy

[etrosclair]

i agree with the athlon 1.2/266fsb. here's a couple of other options for around the same price range....
asus a7v133 and the iwill kk266. i have an asus a7v and it rocks...

[FRANK]

Look at my signature.

Of the possible combinations I would recommend the Epox 8KHA+ ($104.00) with the 1G T-BIRD ($75.00). With the KT266A chipset, the 8KHA+ will run at 160+FSB quite easily and the 1G T-BIRD will clock just about the same as the more expensive 1.2GT-BIRD. Another option would be to go with the Shuttle AK31+ (?), this motherboard also has shown promise with the KT266A chipset as well, for considerably less money (about $80.00). The money saved on the motherboard could be applied toward the CPU, in this case I would strongly recommend upgrading to an XP1600, which could be had for about $115.00.

My .02

Good Luck!

[Rezman5]

Shuttle AK31 rev 3.1 $80
T-bird 1.4 GHz @266 FSB $110


There you go. Prices are from www.newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com)

[Hoot]

Read his original post guys. He does not want a DDR board. For an SDR board, I recommend the IWILL KK266+ and best bang-for-buck CPU has got to be the Tbird 1.0G. With the two, some quality RAM, a quality HSF and a quality PSU, you can run 1.5 Ghz easily.

73, Hoot

[Rezman5]

oops, then I would go with the iWill too...sry about the missread!

[Newguy123]

On the Tbird 1.0ghz should i get the 200FSB or the 266FSB? which one will overclock better? Or does it even matter?

Thanks

Newguy

[AntiHeiss]

If at all possible definately get the 266FSB. You'll get all around better performance, and the (133) chips are just better performers...especially for overclocking.