Looking for new P4 Asus MB

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Harry Da Hat

I haven't purchased a mainboard since I went for the original P4T back when
the P4 was new. Needless to say, the 1.8 ghz P4 that I have with 2gb of
RIMM memory needs upgrading at this point. I haven't kept up with Asus
technology or mainboards available since then.

Can anyone recommend a good mainboard/processor (Intel variety) combination,
including an Asus mainboard? What are the most popular combos these days?
I am looking to put together a 2.8 or higher ghz machine with 2gb of main
memory (probably now sdram). I kick myself in the butt for going with RIMM,
but just had to have one of those first P4's off the line several years ago.

Thanks for any feedback available. I am looking to do this with existing
hard drives and peripherals (AT133 drives, Radeon video board, etc) and just
swap out mainboard and processor and memory.

Harry
 
Harry said:
I haven't purchased a mainboard since I went for the original P4T back when
the P4 was new. Needless to say, the 1.8 ghz P4 that I have with 2gb of
RIMM memory needs upgrading at this point. I haven't kept up with Asus
technology or mainboards available since then.

Can anyone recommend a good mainboard/processor (Intel variety) combination,
including an Asus mainboard?
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Since cost does not seem much of an object, I'd go with a P4C800-E
Deluxe and a P4 3.0C...3.2C (preferably a Northwood and not one of those
"E" Prescott heatings).
What are the most popular combos these days?
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I'd guess i865 + P4 around 2.8C.
I am looking to do this with existing
hard drives and peripherals (AT133 drives, Radeon video board, etc) and just
swap out mainboard and processor and memory.
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And probably the CPU cooler as well. You might want to go with some
Thermalright offering (SLK8xx/9xx) and an 80x80x25 fan w/ some
2000..2600 rpm nominal (or a somewhat slower 92x92x25).

BTW, a really fast system deserves a 74 gig Raptor. With the P4C800-E
supporting SATA, connecting it should not be much of a problem.

Stephan
 
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