I was wondering what you think.

[kite]

Which of a motherboard should I get? I need a Socket 7 mobo, a mobo that can support about 650mhz AMD proccesor, a mobo that can support 64 to 128mbs of Ram, I need it to have good audio and video already on it, and have it go in a ATX 250WATTS case. If you know of any mobo that is also cheap and kinda easy because this will be my only 2nd time building a computer I would appreciate you to reply. Thank you.

Kite

[CMonster]

Sorry, there is no socket7 motherboard that supports a 650mhz processor.

If you are looking for a motherboard that supports an AMD Duron or Athlon CPU you have many choices. First off you must decide whether or not you want to go with standard SDRAM or the more expensive DDR. Most of the current Duron/Athlon boards are able to support well over 1024MB (1GB) of ram so I don't think running 64-128MB will be a problem. While many have onboard sound a few have video also - though it is usually very poor video. As for the power supply, when running a Duron/Athlon CPU a 300W power supply is recommended but you might get away with only 250W.
www.fica.com (http://www.fica.com) -FIC usually makes a variety of boards in the low to middle price range.

Also please check out the motherboard reviews on the Sysopt main page



[This message has been edited by CMonster (edited 03-31-2001).]

[kite]

thanks alot

Kite

[DanU]

There are no Super Socket 7 mobos that officially support ~650MHz CPUs, but there are several people having success overclocking their K6-2+ or 3+ to 600MHz on SS7 boards.

I would forget about trying to get an on-board sound + video mobo. You'll save a few bucks, but you'll suffer from terrible performance. If STILL want to get an integrated board, then I guess you could try a SS7 board based on the VIA MVP4. For non gamers it should be OK, but it will suck badly for any 3d games because of the built-in trident video accelerator.

A list of K6-2+/3+ compatible SS7 boards can be found at http://picnicpc.com/s-cart/k6.html. Stick in a K6-2+ or 3+ and then overclock it. If you want to go faster than 600MHz, you're going to have to spend more money and get a socket A or socket 370 board.

[Hellmund]

I don't personnally like the brand but it's what you described you want. The PCCHIPS T530 Super7, SiS530 chipset, Twin AT/ATX power.It supports K6III-600mhz. I'ts the only board that's supports a K6III and has onboard sound and vid. Unless you absolutely have to have this config I wouldn't go for it.
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