Question about chipset

[salomonf05]

I have an Intel Pentium4 2.66 Ghz processor. The chipset is 845GV and socket 478. Now my question is I want a new motherboard (I need an AGP slot), and I need to have it compatible with my processor. So could anyone direct me to such a motherboard and/or tell me if this http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...121-224&depa=0
has an agp slot. In the detailed description it says it does but I am not so sure.
Thanks for the help in advance.

[Panama Red]

Your processor will work in that, but no AGP slot. If you're looking for something with all onboard stuff and the possibility of adding an AGP card later as well as allowing for an upgrade to an 800fsb processor at a later date, go with this board from Asus

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-460&depa=0

[salomonf05]

Originally Posted by Panama Red Your processor will work in that, but no AGP slot. If you're looking for something with all onboard stuff and the possibility of adding an AGP card later as well as allowing for an upgrade to an 800fsb processor at a later date, go with this board from Asus http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-460&depa=0

So basically what youre saying is that that motherboard is compatible with my 845GV chipset? If so I'll definetely buy it. My two concerns are a.) its chipset is Intel 865G + ICH5 and b.) doesnt look like its compatible with my ddr-sdram, pc2100(266 mhz) or pc2700 (333 mhz). A reply would be apreciated. And if the board is compatible with my processor and memory sorry...I'm very new to this stuff.

[Panama Red]

The board I linked will handle 400, 533 (yours), or 800 fsb. To run your cpu and memory in synch, you should use PC2700/DDR333. PC2100 would be the choice with a 400fsb processor. Your first question confuses me tho. The 845GV chipset is part of the Intel mobo you chose and has nothing to do with your processor compatability with the P4P800-VM

[salomonf05]

Heh.....like I said I'm new to this stuff. I guess in my mind the chipset HAD to match to be compatible with my processor. Thanks for letting me know it doesnt have to. And now since I know its compatible with my memory I'll go ahead and get it. One last thing though: when you say "To run your cpu and memory in synch, you should use PC2700/DDR333," how do I do that? Is it as simple as just putting in the memory once I get the new board? Or is their something else I have to do?

[Panama Red]

Just put it together and it'll take care of synch by itself! You're gonna like that board.

[salomonf05]

Great! Oh yeah one final thing....how do I know that my form is a mirco-ATX? This is something I'm completely clueless about. My current case or "form(?)" is part of a Dell Dimension 2400. Will the mobo fit in that case?

[Panama Red]

That one is tough to answer. Some Dell cases use proprietary dimensions. Most are ATX tho which means mATX will fit too. Bigger problem may be the power supply. Dell often uses a different voltage configuration on their mobo and 20 pin connector. If it was me wanting to be safe I'd order a new case w/power supply. I know ya don't want to hear that, but there's the possibility of damaging a new motherboard.

[salomonf05]

Could you possibly lead me to a case with a power supply that matches the mobo?
Otherwise is there anyway to tell what voltage my current case uses and the pin connector it uses? In my Dell manual it says that my Wattage from my DC power supply is 200 W OR 250 W. My voltage is 100-120 V at 60hz; 200-240 V at 50 hz. It also has the following references to pin connections:
Externally accesible:
Serial: 9- pin connector, 16550C-compatible
Parrallel: 25- hole connector (bidirectional)
Video: 15 hole connector:
Keyboard: 6-pin mini-DIN connector
Mouse:6-pin mini-DIN connector
USB: 2 front panel and four back panel 2.0 compliant connectors
Network: RJ-45 connector
Audio: 3 back miniature connectors for line-in,line out, and microphone
Headphone: One front miniature connector for line out
Internally accesible:
Primary IDE channel: 40- pin connector on PCI local bus
Secondary IDE Channel:40- pin connector on PCI local bus

Can that help you determine whether or not the mobo works with my case?
Otherwise could you possibly lead me to a case with a power supply that matches the mobo?

[Panama Red]

Someone else may know the voltage question, but I don't. Sorry. May be best to start a new thread with this kind of title "new motherboard in Dell case?". Then ask whether the Asus board I recommended will work in a Dell case with a Dell power Supply.

As far as a case recommendation. What color are you looking for? You may just want to try the Case selector on the left side of the page at Newegg. Here's a link. I'd suggest checking out the Antec's for quality power supplies included and 3 yr warranty.

http://www.newegg.com/app/manufact.asp?catalog=7&DEPA=0

[salomonf05]

Alright then I appreciate it. I'll be sure to make a new post about it. But one last question to you. When it says " Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 processor(Hyper-Threading)
Max FSB. 800MHz(this is the ASUS board)" it doesnt mean that the processor has to be hyper-threading right?

[ric449]

No, it will be fine without a hyperthreading CPU.

[Cricket]

Originally Posted by salomonf05 Can that help you determine whether or not the mobo works with my case?

Don't even think of using a standard ATX motherboard in a DELL case, the power supply uses proprietary wiring and you'll end up frying your new motherboard if you use it in a DELL case. And the front panel connector is a one piece deal that won't work on any motherboard but a DELL. It's just not worth the trouble to re-use a DELL case.

Originally Posted by salomonf05 Otherwise could you possibly lead me to a case with a power supply that matches the mobo?

Standard ATX Antec, AOpen or Enlight cases would work fine. Just look for one that catches your eye. And don't worry, a micro-ATX motherboard will fit in a standard ATX case no problem.

Cricket

[Force Flow]

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