I have a very simplistic procedure. After choosing the type of
processor and a few other criteria like memory size, etc. I go into a
well stocked local shop and pick the board with the biggest capacitors I
can find.
Chuck Norcutt
Mike wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a motherboard? I'm thinking of putting together a
> new computer sometime this year and am not up to date. I plan on using
> the same video card, hard drive, etc. but need new MB, CPU, memory, case
> w/ PS. Integrated sound would be good, don't care about integrated
> video, LAN. SATA support is probably a given. Should support 4gigs of
> RAM or more, 800+FSB, CPU's over 3000+, that new PCI bus. I want to be
> able to use this five years from now like the one I have now. Would like
> to be able to scan OM negatives in the background while running PS or
> working so maybe dual support? maybe Athlon 64? Budget is a concern so
> can't afford the latest greatest but I tend to use stuff forever so
> would rather spend a little more up front now. Get the basics solid,
> something I can upgrade. Maybe the sweet spot is just behind the leading
> edge. Which BIOS to look for? Any advice appreciated.
>
> Mike
>
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