what would be a good mobo to build a cheap box?

[storm2k]

i have a friend who is looking to build a cheap box (< $1000US). he only really wants to use it for surfing the net, working in office, and burning cd's. what would be a good cheap mobo that supports either a devent speed celeron or cheap p3 (preferibly a flip chip - but it doesn't have to support a high speed chip). i'd appreciate any help you can give.

oh yeah, a mobo with nt4 support would be appreciated. he has nt4 right now and would like to keep that.

[This message has been edited by storm2k (edited 02-16-2001).]

[Richard_Cranium72]

Did somebody say CHEAP,, my middle name http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif


Soyo 5SSM 5 Sockt 7 Motherboard w/ Vnd, Snd
UP to 133mhz FSB
$76.99

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?sku=S450-1040

AMD K62 Plus 475Mhz CPU, o/c to 600mhz or so
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?sku=CP2-K62-475P%20C

Case $22.95, and 2 cables here with a RAID card $12.95, ditch the card(sell)and use the cables
http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtId=SIDERAID66

HD at www.staples.com (http://www.staples.com) get a Quantum 10,20,30gb 7200 HD for $76.00 up using the www.techbargains.com (http://www.techbargains.com) coupon

finding the hd's at staples is under Technology, perphials, drives/storage.

need a o/s ?
http://www.directdeals.com/

RAM, check Steals and Deals, prices change daily..

cya

DrVette

[scotter]

SS7 come on Richard spend any $ on a SS7 your trowing it away

for a good cheap system go with a MSI KT7-proA has decent on board sound so you wont have to spend $ on a sound card and a Duron 750 less than $200
138 meg of PC-133 $79
any cheap 3D card pick up a Elsa Erazor III
for $ 59.00
creative 56K for around $25.00
NIC for around $20
case with 300watt less than $50.00
Altec Lansing ACS33 speakers for $40
Amptron LS17 17" monitor $150
wireless logitech mouse $30
logitech key board $20
40 to 52x CD-rom less than $45
30 gig WD ATA 100 $109 Floppy $10

the whole system for less than $900.00 inculding Tax http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif


[This message has been edited by scotter (edited 02-16-2001).]

[RayH]

If your friend just wants a 56K dial up, then get an e-Machine w/internet rebate. Can probably get one w/ a CD-RW and 17" for $199+ internet!

$1000 can build your friend a really decent setup!

19" Futura (by Viewsonic) $200
Asus CUSL2-C Motherboard $115
Intel FC-PGA chip (your choice)
Hard Drive--30 GB $100
Floppy--$12
DVD--$75
CD-RW $99
ATI Xpert 2000 (2x AGP--32 MB) $55, supports DVD through hardware and comes with DVD player
SoundBlaster Live Value $45
56K Modem-$15
Ethernet Card-$15
Logitec Optical Trackball $22
Keyboard--$15
Altec Lansing Speakers-$70
Case $35

Probably get a Retail Celeron 766 and hit $1000!

[Paul Hubrich]

A cheapo board with acceptable quality might be an ECS P6BAT-A+ (about $50).

I've had good luck with the Abit VH6 (about $85) A little more money, but then you get what you pay for.

[storm2k]

thanks a lot for all the suggestions! if you post prices though, can you give me the site(s) you are getting them from so i can check them out and look at the pricing for myself?

i appreciate it.

[elroy]

Most people search prices at pricewatch.com
Unless you find a special running at Staples, CompUSA, etc.
My personal opinion would be to go with a PC Chips 810LMR board. It has onboard sound, video, modem, nic. Cost $90. Then put a Duron cpu on it. They work good for what you're interested in.

[araaraara]

check out PCLiquidator.com (http://www.pcliquidator.com)

[Peter M]

Definitely build from new parts, and go Duron, not Celeron.

I just come from calculating a budget machine, and came out below $500!

PC-Chips M810LR mainboard (comes with AMR modem, integrated graphics, sound and LAN), Duron 650, 128 MByte generic PC133 SDRAM, case, 20 GB HDD, 48x CDROM drive, various bits and pieces to make it complete, sums up to roundabout DM 1000 (at way more than 2 DM for the US$).

Add an an ATAPI CD writer and an update from NT4 to W2K, and there's still way enough room in your $1000 for a very decent 17" monitor and a nice restaurant dinner to appreciate your consulting http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Regards, Peter

[andrewdna]

Peter, that was pretty hilarious read. Wow can'ty beat that, a computer for self and a dinner with a girl. Hey now. =)