478 vs 754 vs 939 vs 462

[Tainamom]

OK. After trying to get this used Asus a7n8x-e deluxe to work w/o success, I've decided to just buy parts.

I have an Intel 478 socket and an AMD socket A computers. The socket A needs a new mobo or new mobo/cpu/mem system.

I'd like to keep my costs as low as possible. I'm partial to AMD, but having a 2nd Intel 478 can help me in case one goes down, I can switch pieces until I find the culprit.

Est costs:
Abit nf7-s v2.0 from ebay < $100.

AMD 754 > $150.

Intel 478 > $220+.

AMD 939 > $220-250+

I'm guessing an Intel 775 would go into the $300 range, so I'm not even going there nor am I interested in the AM2 although I could benefit from it since I multitask.

What are your opinions on an Intel 478, AMD socket A board, AMD 754? Honestly, if I'm going to spend over $220, I might as well get the AMD 939 and not the Intel 478.

Thanks in advance

Ann

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by Tainamom I'm guessing an Intel 775 would go into the $300 range, so I'm not even going there nor am I interested in the AM2 although I could benefit from it since I multitask. What are your opinions on an Intel 478, AMD socket A board, AMD 754? Honestly, if I'm going to spend over $220, I might as well get the AMD 939 and not the Intel 478.

At this point in time it makes no sense to try and build a new Socket 478 or Socket 754 computer unless you're trying to build a extreme budget box. Since you're partial to AMD a new Socket 939 build would make the most sense for you. You could get a Dual Core Athlon X2 to help with your multitasking.

Cricket

[Tainamom]

OK. From what I'm reading, and I'm trying to do a crash course as things changed quickly these last few years, I should get a board that can eventually support the newest generation of cpus even if I get an old cpu, ie. AM2/939 board or a Intel 775/Prescott.

I'll check newegg and other companies for board reviews. If you or anyone happen to have a suggestion for a AM2/939 board that's preferred, let me know. Intel costs more $, so I'm staying away from them.

I'd rather build a extreme budget build, but I could always sell or keep the extra parts in case the other comp dies.

thanks again.
Ann

[Panama Red]

Here's a relatively inexpensive way to build a new Intel 775.

Asus P5L-MX mobo w/ onboard video/audio/lan $82

Pentium D 805 Dual Core 2.66Ghz cpu $92

1Gb Corsair VS DDR2 memory $110

Buy the new stuff and get 3 year warranty on the mobo and cpu - lifetime on the memory. Spend a little more now and enjoy it more and longer.

[Panama Red]

Ann, check your pm. You'll find another option.

[newbuilder14]

What PR has suggested above would make a good system - I've used a couple of those boards and they have not given me any issues at all.

[DarkPacMan77]

would an intel 775 be decent for a gaming rig though? Not trying to hijack this thread, but I am just wondering what it would be ideal for, thanks

[Alaron]

Originally Posted by DarkPacMan77 would an intel 775 be decent for a gaming rig though? Not trying to hijack this thread, but I am just wondering what it would be ideal for, thanks

Socket 775 is the current Intel socket for their flagship processor, the Core 2 Duo. So, yes, it is the best way to go if you want the fastest chip available.

[Tainamom]

Well, after reading and comparing prices, I'm still not sure. My partiality for AMD supercedes plain ol' common sense. I'm now completely disappointed w/ AMD.

I've priced three rigs that I'm happy with, a 939 single @ $230, AM2 dual @ $420 and the Intel 775 Dual similar to what was suggested @ $350 all with inexpensive graphics card.

The 939 dual cores are way too expensive and AMD, as stated many times on the board, is changing their slots. Talk about forcing people to pay for a new products. It costs so much $$ on Ebay to replace an older socket mobo too.

I can't use the Intel board that was suggested as it only has capability for 2 ide's and I have 4. I don't plan on buying any sata drives until my drives DIE and one is a barely used hd.

Well, I just need to sit and think about it some more. I could still get a refurbished socket a mobo for under $70 and call it the day until AMD finally gets their act together.

Thanks for all of your help and suggestions.

Ann

[Alaron]

Originally Posted by Tainamom I can't use the Intel board that was suggested as it only has capability for 2 ide's and I have 4. I don't plan on buying any sata drives until my drives DIE and one is a barely used hd.

You can always pick up an IDE controller card to add more hard drives. Check them out : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...NE&N=0&Ntk=all

[Tainamom]

I did think of it, but these new boards have 2-3 pci slots and I have a pci fax/modem, a pci ethernet card I'd like to keep in case the board's ethernet goes, and an extra usb card which I probably won't need once I get the new mobo.

It doesn't pay for me to buy top end products for my purpose. I noticed that there seems to be a really good time to purchase products that are just about to leave the market - like the single core 939s right now. If I try to purchase discontinued items, the price is not that much different unless I only need one part.

Ann

[newbuilder14]

Don't 945p chipsets have dual IDE controllers? I know the 965p chipset only has one.

[glc]

Here you go - an affordable board for a 775 that meets your specs:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131029

Asus P5PE-VM. Retrofitted 865G chipset, onboard video, sound, and gigabit lan. 3 PCI and 1 AGP slot. 2 IDE controllers. Takes standard DDR, not DDR2. Accepts dual core processors including C2D. 4 rear USB 2.0 and 4 more motherboard headers. Takes old ATX 1.x 20 pin power supplies.

[Tainamom]

GLC, Thanks for the info on the board, but it's a bit too late. I ended up going w/ the 939 single core 2.0ghz w/ an Asus A8N-E board. At the very least, if I could find any 939 dual core FX, X2 or Opteron for under $100 - yeah right, people seem to be paying extra for this - I'll get it. For me, even a 2.0ghz is a big upgrade from my 1.0ghz. OR, when my daughter's comp needs to a change, I'll give her my 939 and hopefully by then I'll get the AMD AM2 upgrade. I just don't want give Intel the $$ as they have the biggest share in the pc market.

I didn't even see that board. I remember a time when Newegg would have a section where I could check-off certain features I'd want, but I don't see it there anymore.

Ann