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07-03-2007, 12:03 PM
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Compatability
I am in the market for a new a motherboard and i was wondering if it was compatible with my graphics card. I have a sapphire radeon 9600xt and i am looking at buying this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157097 motherboard. are they compatible with each other?
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07-03-2007, 12:31 PM
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welcome to pc-mech forum!
this motherboard should be compatible with you video card, which is AGP. The motherboard should also support newer PCI-E video cards, if you decide to upgrade it later. I know couple of people who have used this board and seem to like it...
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07-03-2007, 03:52 PM
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If you can get hold of one.
This board is out of production, haven't looked around, but if NewEgg don't have them.... Deuce
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07-03-2007, 03:54 PM
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yeah they are out of stock
 . do you have any other recommendations that have all the same slots that are still for sale?
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07-03-2007, 04:07 PM
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New egg doesn't have any, your best bet is to try zipzoomfly or some other site that is good.. I did find one, but the want $88 for it..
http://www.pcplanetsystems.com/abc/p...hp?item_id=638
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07-03-2007, 04:59 PM
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If you let us know what other parts you already have, we should be able to make you an alternative (and hopefully better!) suggestion.
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07-05-2007, 10:04 AM
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Sorry it took so long i was doing stuff for the fourth.
my friend just got me a pci express x16 card so that is no problem. now all it has to be compatible with is my ddr400 ram. i am also looking for a new processor so if you could find me a compatible mobo and processor(dual-core if possible), that would be really cool. my spending limit is $200 total. Last edited by Cydric; 07-05-2007 at 12:29 PM. |
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07-05-2007, 12:50 PM
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I just found this combo. Do you guys think they are good?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103776 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128034 I know it is not ddr400 ram but I can get some ddr2 800 |
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07-05-2007, 01:36 PM
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For $200, not including the RAM, I'd go for this Intel combo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131048 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115013 For the RAM, I'd look at some Corsair VS DDR2-667 - either 1GB (2x512) or 2GB (2x1gb) depending on needs/budget. Don't forget that since you're moving to a PCI-Express based system, you'll need a quality ATX2 spec power supply. If you were previously working with AGP, chances are you won't have one. |
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07-05-2007, 02:09 PM
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i don't know what kind of power supply i have. all i know is that it is 800 watts
oh and since it is a duo core does it run faster than 1.8GHz? Last edited by Cydric; 07-05-2007 at 02:12 PM. |
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07-05-2007, 02:31 PM
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07-05-2007, 02:42 PM
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800w seems high but it doesn't mean much on its own in terms of spec and quality. It's an important component, can you get the make/model number from the label on the side?
Each core runs at 1.8Ghz, but that's a poor method of comparing performance these days. The C2Ds are very efficient processors, and have LOTS of Level 2 Cache - double that of the AMD processor you were looking at. OCZ RAM is ok, but suffers from compatibility issues. I'd go for this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098 On a forum note, please edit your posts if you have something to add, thanks 
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07-05-2007, 02:59 PM
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k thanks. i will go with what you told me. give me a bit and i will try to find the type of board it is.
thanks for the forum tip too. im not used to forums. edit:the guy who gave me the power supply lied to me about the watts. i just checked and it is 400watt. The thing is made by SilverStone Technologies and the model number is ENH-0140g XA. hope that helps. Here's a picture of the label if you want it. 
Last edited by Cydric; 07-05-2007 at 03:41 PM. |
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07-05-2007, 03:43 PM
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Regarding the power supply, Silverstone are decent quality units. Unfortunately, that particular model is only ATX1 specs, with a 20-pin main power connector. You need ATX2, with a 24-pin connector.
If you let us know what graphics card you've been given, we can recommend a suitable replacement. |
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07-05-2007, 03:49 PM
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They gave me an ATI RX800. it is pci expressx16. would i be able to keep the same processor you suggested earlier?
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07-05-2007, 03:57 PM
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No problem in terms of compatibility between the motherboard and processor I suggested, and the video card you've been given - it's just the power supply you'll need to replace. Here's a quality unit that has the right specs and will power your system fine:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104953 |
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07-05-2007, 04:00 PM
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k then i need to cut my ram down to 1 gig
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07-05-2007, 04:03 PM
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That's fair enough - 1GB is fine for a system that's not a heavy gamer. The P5LD2 motherboard has 4 slots, so you could always add another 2x512 sticks at a later date
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145568 |
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07-05-2007, 04:11 PM
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cool thank you for your help. everything is within my limit. im going to go ahead and buy it.
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07-05-2007, 04:22 PM
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No problem. You didn't mention what type of system your old computer was - I assume you're planning to re-use things like the hard drive and the optical drives, and that's fine, but give some thought to your operating system - assuming Windows XP - you'll need to either perform a re-install or repair the existing installation, both by booting from the original CD. Procedures for the latter are in our tips-and-tricks forum.
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07-05-2007, 05:21 PM
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im just reformatting the whole thing and selling the rest to my dad. i am still using the hard drives and dvd drive. i am also using xp but he has his own harddrives and stuff so that is no problem.
My currents specs are: >2.8 GHz pentium 4 prescot >no clue what my mother board is i got it for free >Sapphire radeon 9600xt >768mb of ram >Western Digital 80gb EIDE harddrive(windows) >Western Digital 320gb SATA harddrive(data) >asus quietrack dvd burner Isn't there a program that can scan your computer and it will tell you the specs? edit:hey for the power supply do you have a suggestion for one with about 500watt? Last edited by Cydric; 07-05-2007 at 08:54 PM. |
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07-05-2007, 09:14 PM
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07-05-2007, 09:49 PM
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I would stay far away. That unit is built by Solytech. Which is the same company as Deer and Allied. Some of the most feared names in powersupply lol. All that bling does not help.
Go for something like a FSP or Sparkle 450W from www.newegg.com or www.directron.com. Just fyi, that ENH you see before the model name stands for Enhance. As mentioned previously, Silverstone uses them alot. Great quality, but just not up to snuff for your job.
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07-05-2007, 10:01 PM
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so a 450w is good enough for me?
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07-05-2007, 10:05 PM
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Yes with room to spare.
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07-05-2007, 10:06 PM
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cool. i will go with that. thank you.
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