Intel Mobo and CPU suggestions

[cv6vb10]

I want to build a new PC with an Intel Mobo and P4 CPU to be used for general PC use and moderate gaming.
I need something in the 2.0 to 2.4 Ghz range for use now that could could later be upgraded to the 3.0 Ghz range or higher.
Also please indicate what size power supply and type of RAM that would be needed.
My budget for the Mobo and CPU is $200-$300.
All other components ie. HD, Video Card ect. I already have.


Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[i3OSS]

P4P800 and 2.6C
PSU: 350w+
RAM: PC3200+

[james8547]

The ASUS P4P800 is the mobo you're looking for. It can take a P4 2.4 and OC it to 2.88 easily if you get PC3200. I have a similar board with a different chipset and I can OC my 2.6 to 3.12 with no problems.

[EvErY_DaY]

yea that mobo is very good or get the intel D875PBZ or P4800C E-Deluex about 20 dollers more than the normel one with a better chipset 875p instead of the 865pe chipset

[cv6vb10]

i should have mentioned that I wanted a genuine Intel board. I have nothing against other board manufacturers I've just always used Intel and have had absolutely no problems.

[EvErY_DaY]

then the D875PBZ is the only way to go with on board gigabite lan 5pci slots serial ata etc HOWEVER it can only overclock 5% but if you dont want to overclock one sweet board
And most intel boards wont overclock at all but if you want to i would seriously switch to asus

[cv6vb10]

Originally posted by EvErY_DaY then the D875PBZ is the only way to go with on board gigabite lan 5pci slots serial ata etc HOWEVER it can only overclock 5% but if you dont want to overclock one sweet board And most intel boards wont overclock at all but if you want to i would seriously switch to asus

i won't be overclocking it so that mobo is a definate possibility. what CPU's does that mobo support?

[EvErY_DaY]

that mobo is a p4 compatable 478 socket its a great board
and since your going with a p4 there will be no problems
(i dont think its celeron compatable but it could be but i know it preforms best with p4

The lowest speed it supports i think is 2 ghz and supports up to 3.2ghz

[Cricket]

Originally posted by cv6vb10 I want to build a new PC with an Intel Mobo and P4 CPU to be used for general PC use and moderate gaming. I need something in the 2.0 to 2.4 Ghz range for use now that could could later be upgraded to the 3.0 Ghz range or higher. Also please indicate what size power supply and type of RAM that would be needed. My budget for the Mobo and CPU is $200-$300.

Intel Pentium 4 / 2.6CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - RETAIL $175

Intel Pentium 4 (800 FSB) Motherboard Model BOXD865PERLL - RETAIL $117

RAM needed: PC3200 DDR400

Power Supply: Good quality 300 to 350 watt PSU.

Cricket

[EvErY_DaY]

hey cricket wouldn't he better of to go with the 875 chipset and a better mobo with a bit of extra features for 140- 25 dollers more?

[Dodgerdavn]

Waz up?


Is overclocking of the ASUS the only real advantage of having that motherboard over the INTEL?

Later,
Dave

[EvErY_DaY]

If your comparing the P4C800 e-dlx and the Inetl D875PBZ yea thats pretty much it except for the onboard sound on the asus is amazing and the bios is award winning very much much much better then intels pbz