Ok what Mobo shoud I buy? Need to do this today! (7/9/05)

Dot.com Cowboy · 07-10-2005, 12:30 AM

OK it's my mobo, it's fried, so I'm going to upgrade my CPU and Mobo as well, using the existing Ram I just purchased. This is purely for my gaming computer to play BF2 exclusively.

Here's what I've decided to get:

-Thermaltake A1772 AMD Recommended for Athlon 64 (Socket 754/939/940) (OEM) $49.00
- AMD Athlon 64 4000+ 1MB 90nm Rev. E San Diego (939) $482.00
- 2 Gig's of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 memory (already purchased this).

But I need all of your help for the Mobo I should buy that would maximize performance of this set up. I need it to support AGP as I have an existing AGP GF 6800 GT, and have easy bios overclocking ability (including CPU multiplier). I'm happy to pay for the best as well, so what Mobo would you all recommend based on what I'm purchasing?

Thanks in advance.

PS, I'm leaning towards a MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce3 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

Link to it on NewEgg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130468

Model #: K8N NEO2 PLATINUM but what do you guys think?

Dot.com Cowboy · 07-10-2005, 02:23 AM

Hello anyone?

Dot.com Cowboy · 07-10-2005, 03:36 AM

Man you guys are asleep today!

Here's what AMD says will work with my CPU and AGP requirement. Tell me which is the best for gaming peformance and OC'ing@!

Hurry!

http://www2.amd.com/us-en/recmobo/ResultsHandler/1,,30_182_869_9460^9461~73649,00.html

Dot.com Cowboy · 07-10-2005, 04:34 AM

Screw it just bought it. Went with the MSI K8N platimum Modele Grim recommended.

So My systems will now be

- MSI k8N Mobo
- 2 Gig's of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 Memory
- AMD 64 4000 CPU (2.4 Ghz)
- GF 6800 GT.

Should run BF2 rather quickly

maverick514 · 07-10-2005, 06:14 AM

Yep, good system.

grim reaper · 07-10-2005, 10:51 AM

Yeah its a good system.

If I was awake at the time all I would have said would be get the A8V gor ansolute stability or the K8N if you fancy overclocking.

Dot.com Cowboy · 07-10-2005, 04:02 PM

Thanks guys for your help. Grim I did indeed go with the K8N you recommended as I may want to play with OC'ing in the future. Parts should arrive mid-next week and be installed and running in my computer most likely by next Saturday.

By then (hopefully) BF2 will be patched correctly.

Thanks again.

Random Ping · 07-10-2005, 11:05 PM

Looks like a good system, just remember to not fry this one this time :P

Dot.com Cowboy · 07-13-2005, 06:47 PM

Yes I'll do that!

I've taken my whole computer and the upgrades which arrived yesterday to the local PC shop (Data Doctors is what they call themselves) and they're doing the upgrade / install now. My system should be ready by late tomorrow perhaps on Friday. It's going to be bad ass! (well not really, but it will be pretty quick).

I think from now on, any upgrade or enhancement for my computer I'll just take it in to 'professionals.' While I'm pretty knowledgeable regarding picking components and putting together a virtual gaming rig, when it comes to actually installing them, I always screw it up somehow.

Oh well.

Again everyone thanks for all the help here. My *new* machine should be primed and ready for BF2 playing (hopefully with the patch) by this weekend!

grim reaper · 07-13-2005, 07:20 PM

Paying some one to build a computer?

The madness never ends.

Still, somehow you managed to kill a whole PC installing RAM. Which is going some on the very unlucky stakes.

Caslon · 07-15-2005, 07:54 AM

He gathered up his "bought" stuff and is taking it to a pc shop.
Hopefully, the pc tech is a good one.

Just wish him luck.
...shit happens.

07-10-2005, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dot.com Cowboy Sergeant Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 403	Ok what Mobo shoud I buy? Need to do this today! (7/9/05) OK it's my mobo, it's fried, so I'm going to upgrade my CPU and Mobo as well, using the existing Ram I just purchased. This is purely for my gaming computer to play BF2 exclusively. Here's what I've decided to get: -Thermaltake A1772 AMD Recommended for Athlon 64 (Socket 754/939/940) (OEM) $49.00 - AMD Athlon 64 4000+ 1MB 90nm Rev. E San Diego (939) $482.00 - 2 Gig's of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 memory (already purchased this). But I need all of your help for the Mobo I should buy that would maximize performance of this set up. I need it to support AGP as I have an existing AGP GF 6800 GT, and have easy bios overclocking ability (including CPU multiplier). I'm happy to pay for the best as well, so what Mobo would you all recommend based on what I'm purchasing? Thanks in advance. PS, I'm leaning towards a MSI K8N NEO2 PLATINUM Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce3 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail Link to it on NewEgg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130468 Model #: K8N NEO2 PLATINUM but what do you guys think? __________________ -War is the anvil upon which history is forged. MSI K8N Neo Platinum 2 Gig\'s of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 (DDR400) AMD 64 4000 CPU (2.4 Ghz, 939) GF 6800 GT. Samsung 19inch LCD 930b (8ms response time) Klipsch surround sound system (w/400watt sub) Cable 4.2 Mbps

07-10-2005, 02:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dot.com Cowboy Sergeant Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 403	Hello anyone? __________________ -War is the anvil upon which history is forged. MSI K8N Neo Platinum 2 Gig\'s of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 (DDR400) AMD 64 4000 CPU (2.4 Ghz, 939) GF 6800 GT. Samsung 19inch LCD 930b (8ms response time) Klipsch surround sound system (w/400watt sub) Cable 4.2 Mbps

07-10-2005, 03:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dot.com Cowboy Sergeant Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 403	Man you guys are asleep today! Here's what AMD says will work with my CPU and AGP requirement. Tell me which is the best for gaming peformance and OC'ing@! Hurry! http://www2.amd.com/us-en/recmobo/ResultsHandler/1,,30_182_869_9460^9461~73649,00.html __________________ -War is the anvil upon which history is forged. MSI K8N Neo Platinum 2 Gig\'s of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 (DDR400) AMD 64 4000 CPU (2.4 Ghz, 939) GF 6800 GT. Samsung 19inch LCD 930b (8ms response time) Klipsch surround sound system (w/400watt sub) Cable 4.2 Mbps

07-10-2005, 04:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dot.com Cowboy Sergeant Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 403	Screw it just bought it. Went with the MSI K8N platimum Modele Grim recommended. So My systems will now be - MSI k8N Mobo - 2 Gig's of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 Memory - AMD 64 4000 CPU (2.4 Ghz) - GF 6800 GT. Should run BF2 rather quickly __________________ -War is the anvil upon which history is forged. MSI K8N Neo Platinum 2 Gig\'s of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 (DDR400) AMD 64 4000 CPU (2.4 Ghz, 939) GF 6800 GT. Samsung 19inch LCD 930b (8ms response time) Klipsch surround sound system (w/400watt sub) Cable 4.2 Mbps

07-10-2005, 06:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
maverick514 Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: People's Republic of MA Posts: 6,061	Yep, good system. __________________

07-10-2005, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
grim reaper Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 7,256	Yeah its a good system. If I was awake at the time all I would have said would be get the A8V gor ansolute stability or the K8N if you fancy overclocking.

07-10-2005, 04:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dot.com Cowboy Sergeant Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 403	Thanks guys for your help. Grim I did indeed go with the K8N you recommended as I may want to play with OC'ing in the future. Parts should arrive mid-next week and be installed and running in my computer most likely by next Saturday. By then (hopefully) BF2 will be patched correctly. Thanks again. __________________ -War is the anvil upon which history is forged. MSI K8N Neo Platinum 2 Gig\'s of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 (DDR400) AMD 64 4000 CPU (2.4 Ghz, 939) GF 6800 GT. Samsung 19inch LCD 930b (8ms response time) Klipsch surround sound system (w/400watt sub) Cable 4.2 Mbps

07-10-2005, 11:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Random Ping Master Warrant Officer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Evergreen State (at least on the West coast) Posts: 1,293	Looks like a good system, just remember to not fry this one this time :P __________________ It is not important that the glass is half-full or half-empty, but rather how the glass got that way.

07-13-2005, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dot.com Cowboy Sergeant Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 403	Yes I'll do that! I've taken my whole computer and the upgrades which arrived yesterday to the local PC shop (Data Doctors is what they call themselves) and they're doing the upgrade / install now. My system should be ready by late tomorrow perhaps on Friday. It's going to be bad ass! (well not really, but it will be pretty quick). I think from now on, any upgrade or enhancement for my computer I'll just take it in to 'professionals.' While I'm pretty knowledgeable regarding picking components and putting together a virtual gaming rig, when it comes to actually installing them, I always screw it up somehow. Oh well. Again everyone thanks for all the help here. My new machine should be primed and ready for BF2 playing (hopefully with the patch) by this weekend! __________________ -War is the anvil upon which history is forged. MSI K8N Neo Platinum 2 Gig\'s of Corsair Xtreme PC3200 (DDR400) AMD 64 4000 CPU (2.4 Ghz, 939) GF 6800 GT. Samsung 19inch LCD 930b (8ms response time) Klipsch surround sound system (w/400watt sub) Cable 4.2 Mbps

07-13-2005, 07:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
grim reaper Forum Moderator Brigadier General Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: England Posts: 7,256	Paying some one to build a computer? The madness never ends. Still, somehow you managed to kill a whole PC installing RAM. Which is going some on the very unlucky stakes.

07-15-2005, 07:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Caslon Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Deep inside the Earth. Posts: 4,803	He gathered up his "bought" stuff and is taking it to a pc shop. Hopefully, the pc tech is a good one. Just wish him luck. ...shit happens.