info on motherboards???

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I have an MSI case with the numbers : RIM069520 REV-1

and the motherboard inside is a k7t Turbo 2 n1996.

If I were going to upgrade the Mobo to something with 2 processors....what would you recommend and how do I tell what mobo's are compatible?
 
The MSI K7T Turbo2 mobo...

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Is a AMD SocketA mobo that apparently does not support dual core processors. Ship it to me and buy what you need.
 
I felt certian that it would not support a dual core processor...so how do I ensure that I purchase a mobo that will fit the case I have? then maybe Ill send you the board....

for a small fee...
 
First of all what size case do you have? You need to know if it fits full size ATX boards or micro ATX (mATX) boards. Once you know that you need to know what processor you are going to put in it. If you want a Core2Duo/Core2Quad then you want a socket 775. If you're going the AMD route you want an AM2 socket board.

Once you know that you can pick a chipset that has all the features you want (for example you won't need SLi for a DAW so you don't need any of the gamer chipsets like X38). The P35/P31 chipsets are a good place to start for Intel 775 boards.
 
Im actually leaning towards the intel DG31PR...

anyone have any experiance with this one?
 
thajeremy said:
I felt certian that it would not support a dual core processor...so how do I ensure that I purchase a mobo that will fit the case I have? then maybe Ill send you the board....

for a small fee...
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There are only two mobo sizes that you need concern yourself about... ATX and MicroATX. MicroATX fits in either a ATX or a MicroATX case, whereas ATX only fits in an ATX case. This is a ATX board, so whatever mobo you buy will fit.

I would give serious consideration to a MicroATX mobo if you do not already have a kick ass video card. Virtually every MicroATX mobo has integrated VGA and frequently these mobos (with the integrated VGA) are LESS money than the video adapter card is when sold seperately.
 
I have an nVidia 5500 something or other....it supports 2 monitors which is all im concerned with.....i keep it set for better performance rather than picture quality...
 
I have spent the past several days looking over several sites that sell motherboards....I would like to get a board with as many PCI slots as possible...the case I have will handle up to 5 and Id like to get a board with that many...I just dont seem to be able to come across one like that...
 
thajeremy said:
I have spent the past several days looking over several sites that sell motherboards....I would like to get a board with as many PCI slots as possible...the case I have will handle up to 5 and Id like to get a board with that many...I just dont seem to be able to come across one like that...
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ABIT AN52V nvidia nforce 520 chipset ATX form factor 1xPCI-E(x16)/2xPCI-E(x1)/3xpci/4xddr2 w/sata2 raid,lan(gb),usb 2.0 & audio (cpu type:amd - socket am2) ($10 Mail-In Manufacturer Rebate Available From 6/01/08 Till 6/30/08)

GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G intel p31 chipset ATX form factor 1xPCI-E(x16)/3xPCI-E(x1)/3xpci/2xddr2 w/sata2,lan(gb),usb 2.0 & audio (cpu type:intel - socket 775)

BIOSTAR TF560 A2+ nvidia nforce 560 chipset ATX form factor 1xPCI-E(x16)/2xPCI-E(x1)/3xpci/4xddr2 w/sata2 raid,lan(gb),usb 2.0 & audio (cpu type:amd - socket am2) (*Limit 1pcs/customer)
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There were more, I just got tired of cut and paste.
 
so where did you find those??? and what is the differance in pci-e and pci? I have 2 delta 1010's that both have pci cards, I have a graphics card and a video capture card that I want to put in. That means I need at least 4 pci slots....id like to have 5 if I can get them...
 
You also will not be able to use your Nvidia 5500 Video card with most new computers ,Those cards are AGP cards and AGP slots were phazed out a few years ago, You are going to have to buy a PCI-E Video card or get a Mobo with integrated Video.....

You also might want to look into buying a Barebones kit from some place like Tigerdirect...They recently had a 3.0ghz dual core PC with a 500GB HD and a 20x DVD Burner with 3gb of Ram for $299 canadian in a case with a 500w PSU, it would be difficult to buy these Parts seperately for cheaper...


Cheers
 
Minion said:
You also will not be able to use your Nvidia 5500 Video card with most new computers ,Those cards are AGP cards and AGP slots were phazed out a few years ago, You are going to have to buy a PCI-E Video card or get a Mobo with integrated Video.....

You also might want to look into buying a Barebones kit from some place like Tigerdirect...They recently had a 3.0ghz dual core PC with a 500GB HD and a 20x DVD Burner with 3gb of Ram for $299 canadian in a case with a 500w PSU, it would be difficult to buy these Parts seperately for cheaper...


Cheers
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Its been a while since I put the video card in, but I am pretty sure that it is a regular pci card....
 
thajeremy said:
Its been a while since I put the video card in, but I am pretty sure that it is a regular pci card....
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That is a Possibility but i sort of Doubt it, PCI Video cards are total Crap and have not been common for many years , Your 5500 did come in a PCI version but since your Socket-A Motherboard has an AGP Slot I don"t see why you would opt for the much less performing ,Possibly more expensive and Buggier version of the card....

The easy way to find out is to look inside your PC and if the Video card is in the Top slot then it is an AGP card and if it is in one of the lower slots then it is a PCI....

Cheers
 
I just looked....it is PCI...it is a G-force FX5500...and it was given to me about 6 months or so ago brand new still in original packaging...
 
If you loking at a video card soley for use in an audio PC (in other words, if you don't plan on playing games with it), you can get one for next to nothing. The only time you really want to be spending a significant amount of money on video cards is if you are a gamer, or if you need something for video editing or CAD. If you're getting a new motherboard, just get one with onboard video. Most onboard video on new motherboards these days will still be far more powerful than a 5500 anyway.
 
im not looking for a video card...im looking for a motherboard....

I have never installed a motherboard and Im not really sure what to look for in one....
 
The most important part is making sure that you match the motherboard to your CPU.
 
Pick the CPU first, then pick a mobo with the same socket type. Then you'll need to make sure you get the right RAM type for your CPU and mobo. If you can, try to get a mobo that's PCI-e2 compatible. It won't matter much right now, but you'll be slightly more future-proof.
 
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