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Hey,

I'm looking to buy a new MOBO for my computer, and I was hoping someone might have a suggestion...HEre is what i'm looking for.

1. Socket 775 ( It's an AMD Athlon XP M +2800) I'm not possitive about the socket....I cant find it in the users Manuel.
2. AGP 8x
3. SATA
4. ATX
5. CHEAP.....I'm buying a Seagate 750gb SATA HDD, so I need to save up a lot of cash for that also. Some where between 100 and 200 dollars would be perfect...Thanks

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and are on the right track: with older CPU platforms the combination of full‑size ATX + AGP8x + onboard SATA in the $100–$200 range is uncommon, so start by confirming exactly what socket and board you really have before hunting for replacements.

If a full ATX board that meets every requirement is scarce, consider these practical alternatives:

  • Use a low‑cost PCI SATA controller card. Pick one with its own BIOS if you need to boot from the new drive, and verify driver availability for your OS plus 48‑bit LBA support so the 750GB disk is seen correctly.
  • Buy a used full‑size board from a reputable seller. Before committing, ask for the exact model and BIOS version, confirm AGP slot presence, and check that the board’s BIOS/chipset supports large SATA drives.
  • If the processor is a mobile variant, check that the replacement board supplies the correct voltage and front‑side bus options; some mobile chips are finicky on desktop boards.

Quick checklist to avoid surprises:

  • Physically inspect the motherboard silkscreen or CPU markings to confirm the platform (take a photo if you post it elsewhere).
  • Verify BIOS support for >137GB drives or plan to use a controller card that handles it.
  • Confirm power/connectors: SATA power adapter availability and that the PSU can handle your HDD plus GPU.
  • If buying used, request return policy and test‑boot information from the seller.

Following ’s constraints, the fastest, cheapest route to get that 750GB SATA working is usually a PCI SATA controller; replacing the whole platform makes sense only if you plan a broader upgrade (PCIe GPU, newer CPU).

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If I'm not mistaken that is a socket A (socket 462), and you should be able to use one of these motherboards.

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none of those mobos have sata

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yes i did, im looking for a full size motherboard

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Well pard...that's about it, this is what you are looking at with that relic of a PCU. There just aren't a lot of choices out there. Good luck.

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