What works with AMD?

[daverme]

I'm looking to build a system around an AMD 1.0GHz processor and to run Win98SE or WinME. The system will have a Toshiba DVD ROM drive and an HP CR-RW drive. I would like this to be completely hassle free (if that's possible) so I'm hoping for feed back from folks who are currently running an 800-1000 MHz AMD processor and either Win98SE or WinME - what mobo, what VGA card, what sound card, what modem card?

Thx,
Dave

[CMonster]

Yeah thanks Rob Rich! I am printing that out for a friend - you saved me a little typing.

[JayMan]

Well i have a 1Ghz athlon, heres my config:

-1Ghz Tbird
-128MB PC133 IBM Ram
-GigaByte GA-7ZX mobo (via kt133 chipset)
-Panasonic/Matsu****a 16x DVD
-20Gig Harddisk
-Prophet II PRO
-17inch LG Monitor
-SB LIVE! Value
-Cambridge Soundworks FPS1000
-SMC 10/100 NIC
-ACARD scsi
-QuickCam PRO 3000

JayMan

[JayMan]

oh i forgot to add my Zip drive to that.

JayMan

[daverme]

Thanks, JayMan!

[AndreRIO]

i just recently bought a 900mhz tbird (soyo sy-k7vta-b mobo), and my os, tuner card, all software i have (games), modem, elsa geforce2 mx, they all work perfecly (no problems at all). http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

[RobRich]

Check this out:

http://www1.amd.com/athlon/config

AMD offers suggestions for AMD-certified hardware for Athlon configurations. I also recommend checking out these reviews here at SysOpt:

http://sysopt.earthweb.com/reviews/asus-a7v/index.html
http://sysopt.earthweb.com/reviews/abit-kt7-raid/index.html
http://sysopt.earthweb.com/reviews/k7vza/index.html

My personal opinions:

-Motherboard: Asus A7133 This board is similar to the original Asus A7V, but utilizes VIA updated KT-133a chipset with 133 MHz FSB support (266 MHz effective).

-Video: nVidia GeForce-2 GTS (or MX if you not a big gamer). Here's a couple of MX reviews:

http://sysopt.earthweb.com/reviews/siluro/index.html
http://sysopt.earthweb.com/reviews/geforce2-mx/index.html

-Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Live or Phillips Rythmic Edge audio. Here is a Live review:

http://sysopt.earthweb.com/reviews/sblive/

-Modem: 3COM/USR external v.90 56K modem. I prefer externals for the maximum in operating system compatibility. Plus, I always need a free PCI slot much more than an free serial port.

-Memory: Buy name brand memory, not the generic "house brand". VIA's Athlon chipset to memory compatibility is better than AMD's original Irongate chipset architecute, but cheap memory still often leads to stability problems. Brands I recommend include Atlas, Crucial/Micron, and Infineon.

For pricing and retail ratings, make sure to check out these sites:

http://ibuyer.sysopt.com
http://www.resellerratings.com
http://www.pricewatch.com

Good Luck,
Robert Richmond

[This message has been edited by RobRich (edited 02-01-2001).]

[daverme]

Thanks, Rob.

[JayMan]

No probs Daverme, and i missed out on my OS, i run win98SE.

JayMan

[eli_c]

May I suggest the Abit KT7A-Raid motherboard. This thing is beautiful. It was first suggested to me here for my first AMD system and it is just an amazing board. It will allow you for great upgrade potential.

System:
-Abit KT7A-Raid
-Duron 750
-256mb Kingmax TinyBGA PC133
-30GB ATA100 Maxtor
-16MB Asus Geforce 2 MX
-10x8x32c Acer CD-WR
-SB Live! Value
-Enlight 7237 w/ Sparkle 300W PS
-Win98 (Stay away from ME, its to slow)

Total: ~$800

[daverme]

Thanks, Eli, and you also Andre, BTW, Andre, what is your OS?

[AndreRIO]

win2k and win me.

[Wilan Wong]

I got an AMD system too, here is my config:
-AMD Duron 800 @ 856
-384Mb PC133 SDRAM "Generic"
-20Gb Western Digital UATA/100 7200
-48x E-IDE CD-ROM Drive
-Gigabyte GA-7ZM KT133 Chipset
-32Mb Gigabyte GeForce2 MX (200/200)
-Onboard Sound (this suxs)
-Dual Boot: Windows 98SE and WinNT 4

You should opt for a Kt7 RAID or the MSI motherboard (forgot wot it was called)..

[Wilan Wong]

I got an AMD system too, here is my config:
-AMD Duron 800 @ 856
-384Mb PC133 SDRAM "Generic"
-20Gb Western Digital UATA/100 7200
-48x E-IDE CD-ROM Drive
-Gigabyte GA-7ZM KT133 Chipset
-32Mb Gigabyte GeForce2 MX (200/200)
-Onboard Sound (this suxs)
-Dual Boot: Windows 98SE and WinNT 4

You should opt for a Kt7 RAID or the MSI motherboard (forgot wot it was called)..

[Wilan Wong]

I got an AMD system too, here is my config:
-AMD Duron 800 @ 856
-384Mb PC133 SDRAM "Generic"
-20Gb Western Digital UATA/100 7200
-48x E-IDE CD-ROM Drive
-Gigabyte GA-7ZM KT133 Chipset
-32Mb Gigabyte GeForce2 MX (200/200)
-Onboard Sound (this suxs)
-Dual Boot: Windows 98SE and WinNT 4

You should opt for a Kt7 RAID or the MSI motherboard (forgot wot it was called)..

[Andy_L]

Mine:
1 G t-bird w\superorb
Asus A7V
SB live value
Guillemont MX2 AGP
1 PC 133 "transcend" 128Mb
1 PC 100 cas 2 generic 128 Mb @ 133 mhz
IBM 45 Gb 7200 rpm
300 W p/s
Intel PCI nic came with cable modem
ide writer, cdrom, zip drive
WIN ME

[RayH]

If you don't already own the CD-RW get a Plextor w/burn proof technology. I've heard a Teac is the same animal!