motherboard help

[Mr anderson]

hi, i need some help in looking for a compatable board for a amd (1gig) and the mem is pc133(sd) any ideas where i can pick up a cheap mobo?

[deckard8]

May find what you are looking for here. I use them all the time - good service, reputable.

http://www.autdirect.co.uk/acatalog/autdirect_co_uk_M_Board_Clearance_35.html

[e404pnf]

Also have a look at www.ebuyer.com, assume you are looking for a Socket A MoBO. A cracking company!

[Richard_G]

Neither dabs or ebuyer list a Socket A motherboard that takes PC133 SDRAM modules any more. DDR memory replaced it at least 2 years ago. You're left with 2 choices, second hand from eBay or buy a current low end Socket A motherboard that will accept your processor and buy some DDR memory to go in it.

[Bjs]

here is one in au : http://www.lanyoncomputers.com.au/home/product.jsp?id=1117

About 24 pounds plus shipping fee's (comes with 800mhz duron attached) .

[Cobra]

I agree with Bjs I'm afraid - you'll need to get rid of the memory in order to score a new motherboard. It's too old.

How about this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=17988862072&action=c2hvd19wcm9kd...uct_uid=104486

and...

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=17988929349&action=c2hvd19wcm9kd...duct_uid=52436

(Crucial are the only memory manufacterer I have used where RAM has run MemTest86+ fault-free every time when new, had too many other brands fail this test)

Total cost is £51.58 including VAT and shipping.

I'd definitely go for an nForce 2 board, though, well worth the extra.

[bevills1]

Ebay search for "socket A motherboard" shows a few. Check seller ratings, and bid only on items that accept credit card payments for extra protection in case of fraud if you buy on Ebay.

[Doramius]

Most of what I have to say is same as above. You're probably not gonna find much in the way of new, and if you do, you might as well put the money into a new MoBo, CPU, & RAM. You'll find the cost really isn't that bad.

If you still want a MoBo to match your current hardware, just make sure you only get items that have been FULLY tested.

[Mr anderson]

hi again, i was looking at autdirect which board will cope with the chip & mem?

[Doramius]

what's your socket. I'm guessing it's a Socket A? Might want to find that out. Also what's the FSB on your CPU? And is it an Athalon, Duron, Sempron, etc.? We need some more vitals.

[Mr anderson]

dnt know fsb? 1gig amd thts all i know

[Doramius]

If you carefully pull the fan & heatsync off and carefully wipe the thermal paste off, it should have detailed information you'll require to make sure you get the right board to match.

Is your current MoBo not functioning at all, or is it dieing out on you and you want to replace it before its totally gone.