Upgrading Computer....CPU and MoBo?

[sjaguar13]

I'm upgrading my audio computer. It had an ASUS A7V333 motherboard and an AMD Athlon XP 2200 processor. I upgraded the RAM to 1gb of PC3200, now I want a better motherboard and processor. I'm thinking about a AMD 3000+, but have no idea for a motherboard. Any suggestions?

 

[Stealthtech]

I would stay with ASUS
The P4p800 is a nice board.

whoops...you need AMD...how bout the A7V880

http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/socketa/a7v880/overview.htm

 

[minofifa]

i'm in a similar situation as yous. I'm going to go with AMD as well but i'm gonna get the Athlon 64 3200. I would suggest the 64 series insted of the Barton but i really don't know much about cpu's so other people may e able to help. AS for the motherboard, i'm getting the Asus K8V deluxe. it looks sweet and i hard it works well in DAW's.

 

[BrettB]

The XP+ processors with Barton aren't that good as the 64 series, but many people claim that they are not worth the big price difference.

 

[Jeff_D]

Asus is good, but I'd definately go with the NVidea chip sets- stay away from VIA. Asus has some very nice NVidea based mobos- Check out newegg.com

 

[sjaguar13]

I'm leaning towards the ASUS "A7N8X-E Deluxe" mobo and 3000 Barton cpu. I would like a 3000 64, but I am trying to spend as close to $200.

 

[ocnor]

I recommend the "Mobile" Athlon XP 2400. I have one and they are fully unlocked. It will clock up past XP 3200 speeds without any heat issues.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-400&depa=1

The mobo that I use
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=13-170-112&DEPA=1