Does it work? I am building a new computer and I want to put an Abit kt7a mobo in it. I am also getting a 1.2Ghz t-bird 266fsb so I plan on running it at 133mhz fsb and then some. Should I get the 2100 Ram if it is compatible or get some high quality pc133. I have also heard good things about the Asus boards but I haven't researched them yet. Are they a better board or is the kt7a what I am looking for to overclock and get the best performance. And to kill 2 birds with one stone, does anyone know how to avoid the "Windows protection error" I get when I try to boot my computer. I am running a t-bird 900 @ 900 but I have to crank the voltage to 1.85 so i dont get that message. I am pretty sure I have a shitty chip but is raising the voltage my only option?
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PC2100 Ram on Abit kt7a
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PC2100 is DDR memory. DDR memory is not compatible with standard SDRAM (PC133) motherboards.
No offense, but I think you might want to read up and do a bit more homework before settling on what you want to buy, since it seems like you really don't know what you are talking about at the moment... If you want my advice go with the EPoX 8K7A. It is a DDR board based on the AMD 761 chipset, but it only costs $130 on pricewatch-- that's down in the range of KT133A boards. Also because it is based on AMD 761 you'll avoid most of the problems associated with VIA motherboards (that's worth more than DDR support, believe me).
If you're getting a windows protection error it's most likely either a result of a bad motherboard or bad quality memory. Make sure you are not running PC100 memory at 133 MHz or something.
If it's really the chip you should be able to either RMA it to AMD (if retail) or exchange it for another from the place you bought it (provided you bought it recently).
No offense, but I think you might want to read up and do a bit more homework before settling on what you want to buy, since it seems like you really don't know what you are talking about at the moment... If you want my advice go with the EPoX 8K7A. It is a DDR board based on the AMD 761 chipset, but it only costs $130 on pricewatch-- that's down in the range of KT133A boards. Also because it is based on AMD 761 you'll avoid most of the problems associated with VIA motherboards (that's worth more than DDR support, believe me).
If you're getting a windows protection error it's most likely either a result of a bad motherboard or bad quality memory. Make sure you are not running PC100 memory at 133 MHz or something.
If it's really the chip you should be able to either RMA it to AMD (if retail) or exchange it for another from the place you bought it (provided you bought it recently).
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Hey man, I never said I knew what I was talking about. This is my first time building a computer and people have been telling me to go with an Abit mobo. I also read that 2100 ram was good for computers running at 133 fsb so I put 2 and 2 together. It was just a question. I haven't purchased anything or even come close. Thank you for the advice but lay off the insults next time.
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I don't think he was meaning to insult you. Just trying to say do more research.
DDR memory will not work on an Abit KT7 series board. DDR requires a different motherboard chip and a DDR ram slot (DDR is a larger stick with more pins). I keep reading good things about the Epox 8K7A but have not used one myself.
As far as the protection errors, I agree with the other post, that it's likely a RAM issue.
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Easy, Mitch. We don't allow or tolerate personal attacks and flame wars on this board, and Nagorak is a senior member so he knows this. I think he's just trying to help you out, I did not sense an insulting connotation in his message. Written text doesn't convey emotions like speech does. He's just trying to tell you to do a little more research before you run out and buy, because we all know (and I quote the venerable Kat) "Knowledge is the key to a successful overclock." 
Good luck, stick with good Crucial PC133 on the KT7A. Also, the KT7E is worth checking out if you're not going to get a RAID motherboard.
SickBoy
Good luck, stick with good Crucial PC133 on the KT7A. Also, the KT7E is worth checking out if you're not going to get a RAID motherboard.SickBoy
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Welcome to the forum. This is a great place for people like you to learn more. You obviously have a grasp one some basics like what a fsb is (a difficult concept) and that there are different types of memory.
I like my KT7a-RAID, but have to point out that this board is made for the more knowledgeable user. Most of the problems and complaints are from user confusion and/or faulty documentation. The KT7a only takes PC-133 memory. If you or anyone else is thinking about buying one or any other motherboard, I recommend that you do research and download the manual from the manufacturer's website. Those manuals are an excellent source of information.
As to you problem, more information is needed, what motherboard is it? What settings are you using? That kind of thing. You also might consider starting another thread with just that question, it avoids confusion.
I like my KT7a-RAID, but have to point out that this board is made for the more knowledgeable user. Most of the problems and complaints are from user confusion and/or faulty documentation. The KT7a only takes PC-133 memory. If you or anyone else is thinking about buying one or any other motherboard, I recommend that you do research and download the manual from the manufacturer's website. Those manuals are an excellent source of information.
As to you problem, more information is needed, what motherboard is it? What settings are you using? That kind of thing. You also might consider starting another thread with just that question, it avoids confusion.
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Go with the Abit kt7a mobo and get yourself some
pc133 crucial memory. I got my stick about 10 minutes
ago, and I noticed a big improvement.
pc133 crucial memory. I got my stick about 10 minutes
ago, and I noticed a big improvement.
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One other thing, watch the language next time, the moderators dont take kindly to profanity, and rightly so.
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Whoa, what a sec..... where did I use profanity in the two entries I wrote. I am sorry for the way I lashed out but don't accuse me of things I didn't do. The reason I took offense to the first response was because it was directed towards me. Of course no one else whould consider it an insult, because it was not written to you. I have been hearing several different ideas on how to build a system and it gets overwhelming. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. Let me rephrase my question:
Price is not an issue. Please throw some ideas at me as to the best system I can build on the market. I would like to stay with AMD. I currently have a GeForce2 GTS 32MB v-card, and a SB Live X-Gamer that I plan on putting in the new system. What I need is a good mobo, cpu, and the type of memory I should use. I will overclock the system as much as possible so keep that in mind. Thank you for your help and "constructive criticism"
Price is not an issue. Please throw some ideas at me as to the best system I can build on the market. I would like to stay with AMD. I currently have a GeForce2 GTS 32MB v-card, and a SB Live X-Gamer that I plan on putting in the new system. What I need is a good mobo, cpu, and the type of memory I should use. I will overclock the system as much as possible so keep that in mind. Thank you for your help and "constructive criticism"
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I think this is what he meant by language. Welcome to the forums and good luck buildin' your new computer.
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It wasn't meant as an insult, I'm sorry if it came off that way (I probably should have worded it differently, oh well). I just meant that you should maybe read up on stuff a little more before even beginning to consider what to buy. I know I've made the mistake of buying before when I didn't have a very good grasp of what was out there, and I ended up wasting a lot of money buying later what I should have bought originally.
By the way, when it comes to computer building 2 + 2 = 5 (that is to say, that nothing adds up or makes any sense...).
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Mitch,
Welcome to the forums! Nobody here is attacking you, things sometimes sound different than the person meant to say. I've said some things that didn't come out right at one time or another.
Anyways, I'll tell you a story of my kt7a I just got about 2 weeks ago. I plugged everything in, no go. What? I've done this hundreds of times, and now it just won't boot? This is bizarre. I fiddle with plugs, swapping parts, all in all spend the better part of a saturday afternoon getting madder and madder at this computer. I finally give up in disgust for the day and slap it back together and plug everything like the mouse/keyboard/monitor in and leave. I come back in an hour to check on something else in the office and my wife is sitting there using the computer. I asked her what she did and she said she just turned it on and it worked.
Be prepared for stuff like this.
Welcome to the forums! Nobody here is attacking you, things sometimes sound different than the person meant to say. I've said some things that didn't come out right at one time or another.
Anyways, I'll tell you a story of my kt7a I just got about 2 weeks ago. I plugged everything in, no go. What? I've done this hundreds of times, and now it just won't boot? This is bizarre. I fiddle with plugs, swapping parts, all in all spend the better part of a saturday afternoon getting madder and madder at this computer. I finally give up in disgust for the day and slap it back together and plug everything like the mouse/keyboard/monitor in and leave. I come back in an hour to check on something else in the office and my wife is sitting there using the computer. I asked her what she did and she said she just turned it on and it worked.
Be prepared for stuff like this.
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Don't worry about it, it's not really such a bad word, especially in the context in which you meant it. The moderators and owners just like to keep things as clean as possible since there are several members who are minors. It also helps to keep a more friendly and inviting atmosphere. In my experience all 7000 members here are both friendly and extremely helpful. This is the best resource for building a computer on the web whether your overclocking or not. Glad the miscommunication got cleared up, the seniors are among the most helpful. They are good enough to keep answering the same questions over and over for the new members so sometimes their posts can be very direct and to the point. If it sounds like they are talking down to you, I assure you it's completely unintentional. =]
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