Need Tbred-B advice

[Audioaficionado]

I'm looking to build a fast but cheap PC using spare parts and listed parts (see 3 posts down) from Newegg.

I'm looking over at ExcaliberPC and GameE.com for the better stepping codes for both 1700 & 2100 Tbred-Bs

I don't know how much of an overclock that MSI mobo can get without a V-core adjust and I'm not sure about the multipliers. I'm after a bang-for-the-buck Max MHz possible for a midrange O/C.

So even if those 1700s can go 1.5x spec GHz, the 1700/MSI mobo may not be able to reach the Tbred-B 2100/MSI speeds at the same mobo fsb limits. I'd be real satisfied if I can get a stable 150+MHz fsb.

I'm looking for the maximum system performance possible for ~$275.

I want to order by 4/17 before another lousy bill eats up my budget for the project. Besides it's my present to myself.

TIA,

 

[glock19owner]

Your link doesn't work...says your wish list is empty...

You should copy and paste the parts you are wanting to get...and if possible...stay away from the MSI board...no matter what model...try to find a KT333 epox or abit board...those should be in your price range and can still hit the higher FSB speeds you are wanting...

 

[RangerJoe]

get a 1700tbred b from excaliberpc, and the rest of the stuff from newegg, get an 8rda+, msi boards are nice on features, bad on overclocking
you can also get 256mb of maybe 512mb of corsair pc3200 in there....but thats my advice

 

[Audioaficionado]

MSI Motherboard for AMD processors Model KM2M Combo-L Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU:Socket A for AMD® Athlon/Athlon XP/Duron processor
Chipset:VIA® ProSavageDDR KM266
FSB:200/266MHz
RAM:Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs or two 168-pin SDRAM DIMMs Max 2GB
IDE:Ultra DMA 66/100/133 Up to 4 Devices
Slots:1x AGP (AGP 2.0 2x/4x ) and 3 PCI 32 Bit
Ports:1xFDD,1xCOM,1xLPT,2xPS2,VGA,LAN and Audio Ports
Onboard LAN:6103 PHY 10/100 Mbs
Onboard VGA: ProSavage8 2D/3D Graphic
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC 650 more info-> N82E16813130404
$62.00


AMD Athlon XP 2100+/266 FSB Thoroughbred Processor CPU 2100+/ 1.73GHz -OEM, AXDA2100DUT3C
The Ultimate Digital Media Experience in an x86 Platform.Tailored for Microsoft® Windows® XP. Featuring QuantiSpeed Architecture for Rapid Execution of Applications. Tomorrow’s Technology Today.The Power of a Reliable Partner.
Specifications:
CPU: 1.73 GHz
Type: 2100 XP Thoroughbred (revision B)
Cache: 256K
BUS: 266MHz
Micron: .13
Socket A (PGA) OEM (Processor Only)
more info-> N82E16819103370
$87.00


►On Sale! CRUCIAL MICRON 512MB 64x64 PC 2700 DDR RAM - OEM
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$75.00


SAMSUNG 1.44MB FLOPPY DRIVE Model# SFD321B/LEB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44 MB
Works With All Standard 1.44MB & 72OKB 3.5 Floppy Diskettes are compatible with all industry standard 1.44MB and 72OKB 3.5 floppy diskettes.
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$7.00


LITE-ON XJ-HD166S 16X DVD ROM Drive - Retail48X CD-ROM Access all format DVD-ROM/R/RW ,CD-ROM/R/RW title & disc Comes with Audio Cable, Manual and Power DVD Software. XJ-HD166S or, XJ-HD165H more info-> N82E16827131113
$34.00


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$265.00

 

[Audioaficionado]

Your link doesn't work...says your wish list is empty...

You should copy and paste the parts you are wanting to get...and if possible...stay away from the MSI board...no matter what model...try to find a KT333 epox or abit board...those should be in your price range and can still hit the higher FSB speeds you are wanting...

Stupid cookies...

The bang for the buck argument for that MSI is the onboard LAN, audio & video. If there's other brands that have the same feature set and cost the same, I'm open to suggestions.

get a 1700tbred b from excaliberpc, and the rest of the stuff from newegg, get an 8rda+, msi boards are nice on features, bad on overclocking
you can also get 256mb of maybe 512mb of corsair pc3200 in there....but thats my advice

I'm not getting the prcessor from newegg and that's for sure.

This computer will not be an ultimate O/C scoring box, but just an E-machine on steroids. I'll build my killer SMP duallie when I have over $1k to spend.