What board to get?

[WesM63]

Well i found this new and exciting place. And i already have to questions!

Should i get a new board w/ddr?
Or should i just get a new CPU?

Since i'am an Aopen fan i checked out there new ddr 333 board (Ak 77 Pro) sellin for about 129USD.
What would you guys suggest for 129 and under? What about a Soyo SY-K7V also?

I looked at a 1.4gig Athlon AYHJA Stepping on ebay for under 80USD. I want to be able to get 1.6Ghz or higher.

What should i do? Help me out!!

[Player0]

I dont much like Aopen, and Soyo is so-so, Ive used a few of their boards and either had good luck or bad. You can get the Abit KR7A-133 for under $90 now...that would be my choice.

If your getting a CPU, I wouldnt get anythign less than an Athlon XP. :)

[mdzcpa]

WesM63:

Welcome aboard M8! Glad you found us:)

As far as recommendations are concerned, that would be up to the amount you want to spend.

But, even so, if I were going to do a modest upgrade now from your current system in your Sig, I would be inclined to get a CPU, mobo, and memory combo. Remember You won't be going to a DDR mobo without new DDR memory.

I beleive for a limited budget of about $275, you can land an XP processor, DDR mobo, and some DDR memory. You can easily overclock a $95 1800 XP (1.533ghz) to about 1700mhz with basic air cooling as long as the mobo has Vcore adjustability. And you can get a good DDR mobo fairly in expensively now.

The key is to upgrade all the paths which would be bottlenecks in a cost beneficial way. XP Processors and DDR really do go very well togther. So swing it if you can budget it.

[WesM63]

Player0,

Have you heard anything or tried the Epox EP-8KHA+?
I heard it was an overclockers dream! Any info on it?

[Player0]

That board comes recommended by many many people. Its a good choice too :) I've never used it personally though. But definately not a purchase to be afraid of :)

[dicki]

i've heard excellent things about that board too, it's well used in the world of overclocking :)

[kms]

they are excellent clockers, until you get an FF thats is :D but my money would go on a KT333 solution if i was upgrading right now :)

[OPPAINTER]

You want the fastest Socket A mobo available then you need the Abit KX7-333. It is the fastest without a doubt.

OPP

[mdzcpa]

OPP,

Glad to see you here my friend:) We are honored and delighted. I hope you can continue to pop in from time to time. We are hoping to make this a truly great overclockers website.

BTW, great recommendation really on the mobo. If WesM63 can swing the cash, it is surely a great mobo. My KX7 has been flying fast and smooth. I will have a review of it posted here at LiquidNinjas by tonight or tomorrow at the lastest. Just finishing up the long term stability testing.

[MrP]

Originally posted by mdzcpa
I will have a review of it posted here at LiquidNinjas by tonight or tomorrow at the lastest. Just finishing up the long term stability testing.

looking forward to reading it :)

BTW oppainter, welcome, hope we see more of you :D

toodles

[Player0]

You can get a KX7333 now for $95 on Mwave :)

[mdzcpa]

Originally posted by Player0
You can get a KX7333 now for $95 on Mwave :)

:eek: :eek: :eek:
Holy Smokes...the decision is clear now!

[OPPAINTER]

Originally posted by Player0
You can get a KX7333 now for $95 on Mwave :)

Hay, thats were I got mine, drove over there and paid cash:D 40 minutes away.

OPP

[Player0]

Lucky you :) You still have ins with SwiftTech too? :)

I should move to sunny CA hehe :)

[RanGer498]

hummim still looking for a new mobo ..what to get abit epoxy ????so confusing !

[mdzcpa]

Originally posted by RanGer498
hummim still looking for a new mobo ..what to get abit epoxy ????so confusing !

Either one would be a fine choice. I beleive these two are the best KT333 mobos out there right now.