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hey gusy i'm out shopping for a new mother board thing is i want it to be compatible with all the new cards such as the nvdia fx(5900 i think).

i also want it to be fast in terms of processing speed i heard of a 8 lane bus thing i have no idea what it is i was hoping some one can explain.

any suggestions on what i can get?

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Start with the CPU choice — that decision drives everything else. The socket and chipset determine what memory, expansion slots and upgrade path a board supports, so pick Intel vs AMD first and then pick a board that explicitly lists support for the exact CPU stepping and FSB/memory speeds you plan to use (this is the single-most important compatibility check). (intel.com)

About the “8‑lane bus” you heard: that phrase can mean two different things. For older video cards it usually refers to AGP 8×, a legacy point‑to‑point graphics interface with an 8× transfer mode; in newer architectures people talk about PCI Express lanes (x1/x4/x8/x16), where “lanes” are serial transmit/receive pairs and more lanes = more peak bandwidth. Knowing which your chosen card uses (AGP vs PCIe) is essential when picking a board. (en.wikipedia.org)

Practical checklist for buying: confirm the board’s CPU socket and supported CPU list; match the RAM type/speed and check the motherboard’s memory QVL; confirm the board provides the right graphics slot and has mature BIOS support; prefer boards with robust VRMs and quality capacitors if you plan to overclock; avoid early silicon revisions that show stability reports in reviews; and plan for future expansion (extra SATA, USB, PCIe lanes). When in doubt, update the BIOS before installing a newer CPU or high‑speed RAM. (corsair.com)

Power and stability: make sure the PSU has adequate continuous wattage and the correct cables for a high‑end video card, and leave 20–30% headroom for safe operation and future upgrades. Use reputable vendors, verify vendor support/QVLs, and when troubleshooting a new build start with one stick of RAM, onboard video (if available), and a minimal configuration to isolate problems. (intel.com)

Notes tying back to the thread: correctly flagged CPU choice as the first decision; / emphasized value of platform choice; and ’s caution about marginal returns from some memory/feature upgrades is worth keeping in mind — always compare real benchmarks for your intended workloads.

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Member Avatar for evilmonkey29

no offense fakespike but it doesn't sound like you know enough to be upgrading/building your system yet.
but..if you must... you should check out the nforce2 chipset, such as on the asus a7n8x deluxue (i think that's the model, that was from memory so i could be wrong).

Member Avatar for fakespike

:D i appreciate ur honesty evil. but the truth is that i have build several pc's including the one that i'm on now which is:

a intel D845WN 1.7ghz with 256 sdram a gf2 mx 400.

as you can see those states dotn cut it any more i'm get a gb of ddr ram new mother board and the new readon. but i need a good mother board i like asus. and will give that model a look up.

sorry that post came out amatuer like it was rushed.

Member Avatar for evilmonkey29

sorry i underestimated your knowledge. just next time try to sound on your level to avoid further confusion.

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The item that you neglected to share with us is what type of processor you would like to use with the PC.

I know those hardcore AMD people won't admit it (but they know) that right now the Pentium 4 line of chips are better then the AMD Athlon XP line (and, no, AMD Athlon64's don't count.. yet).

If you want a nice system, go for the new Canterwood Pentium 4 motherboards, and get a Pentium 4 Processor between 2.4ghz and 3.2ghz (make sure they are revision 'C', which means they use 800mhz front side buses - faster then old mark, 533mhz - and they have HyperThreading).

If you won't allow a Intel processor in your home, or you can't afford Intel's line, go with any AMD Athlon XP processor 2500+ or faster. As with the last poster, I reccomend an nForce 2 Ultra motherboard. One note, make sure you get a later revision nForce 2 motherboard, because the first and second revision boards were plagued with problems.

Member Avatar for syx

TEKMAVEN is right... i hate to say that but right not P4's are better, something to add, watch for dual ddr, they can be very expensive for less than 5% increase in performance, see benchmarks!

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yeah P4's are better but you have to pay so much more to get them AMD is has a better bang for your buck. but thats my 2 cents.

Member Avatar for Oni Kage

I just recently purchased a Gigabyte GA-7NNXP for the purpose of building a third AMD system. While the Intel chips are faster and a bit more powerful you can buy a nForce 2 Ultra 400 motherboard, 512mb DDR400, and perhaps a decent game for the cost of one of the higher end Intel processor chips. I preffer AMD, based on cost and versatility. But thats just my opinion. I have built machines based on both cpu types... and if you can afford to go Intel (or need the extra power for work) than by all means go for it. But otherwise I would have to recommend a AMD mobo. Top picks of both types listed below...

Intel:
ASUS P4C800 Deluxe
Chaintech 9JCS Zenith

AMD:
Gigabyte GA-7NNXP
ASUS A7N8X-X or A7N8X Deluxe

...hope it helps and good luck to you.

Member Avatar for Lynn

Most of you probably know this url but I like to read here:
http://www.tomshardware.com/
This site has both Hardware and Games reviews, and lots of test results.
Of course for both AMD and Intel.
The last CPU I am using now is an AMD Athlon XP 1800+, with 256mg of
DDR ram, Nvidia MX-440 64mg, a CD-RW, and CD, 40gig WD HD. I have only built 5 Computers from parts, using 3 GigaByte, and 2 ASUS.
My area of experience is in Consumer Electronics Repair. But I like computers, and I like learning.

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