hey all, i'm looking into buying a new CPU and motherboard... i need some help...

here's my criteria:
- upgradeable (i don't want a socket type that is on its way out...)
- using mostly for work (music production and stuff)
- CHEAP, haha...

i've narrowed my search down to 3 processors based on my price constraints, hahah...

AMD 64 3000+ socket 754
AMD 64 3000+ socket 939
intel P4-520 2.8 GHz socket 775

secondly, i need a motherboard... i need some recommendations on brand. i don't need one with integrated graphics and sound. i already have a 4x AGP video card, so i won't need any PCI express slots.

thanks in advance for any replies...

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yeah... i've been looking at prices on CC and tigerdirect...

i know WHERE to get this stuff, but i'd appreciate some input on WHAT to buy based on the stuff i listed at the top...

thanks for the replies...

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Last edited by mr. poopyhead on Jan-09-2005 at 22:52

if ur goin to be rigging up ur machine with good stuff, then id get dual channel if u have the money

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Never skimp when selecting a mainboard.

MSI K8N Neo2-Platinum (AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX)

MSI K8N Neo2-Platinum review at Anandtech (Socket 939 Roundup article)

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ASUS generally makes good motherboards

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Originally posted by amb_ Never skimp when selecting a mainboard. MSI K8N Neo2-Platinum (AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX) MSI K8N Neo2-Platinum review at Anandtech (Socket 939 Roundup article)

I'd say the Neo4, but you said PCI-X is not necessary. As well, the nForce4 chipset has yet to really prove itself, not to mention the pricetag at the moment.

You're going to be hard-pressed to find a decent mobo without integrated audio these days. That being said, you can definitely add another higher-performance sound adapter, even take advantage of the two running in tandem for some funky audio stuff...

I am a firm believer that a dedicated audio card is completely useless unless you're a sound engineer or a producer or something.

That said, I'm a big fan of my Asus K8V SE mobo.

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Originally posted by VERTiG0 I am a firm believer that a dedicated audio card is completely useless unless you're a sound engineer or a producer or something. That said, I'm a big fan of my Asus K8V SE mobo.

i agree with him on that

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i already have an m-audio revolution 5.1, sooo.. yeah... i have everything, i'm just upgrading my cpu/mobo.... that's all i need.

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Originally posted by amb_ I'd say the Neo4, but you said PCI-X is not necessary. As well, the nForce4 chipset has yet to really prove itself, not to mention the pricetag at the moment. You're going to be hard-pressed to find a decent mobo without integrated audio these days. That being said, you can definitely add another higher-performance sound adapter, even take advantage of the two running in tandem for some funky audio stuff...

i love how you quoted yourself, hahahah

as of now, i've decided on AMD 64 3000+ with a socket 939 mobo... dunno which one yet... leaning towards the abit AV8 because of the price...

also going for 1gig of RAM.. dunno what kind yet...

but yeah.. thanks for the replies, all... keep them coming...

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