What about a ABIT nForce2 Ultra 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU ?

[pc_boy]

FX5200 vs. FX5600

Is this one good? Is there any big problem with it (like the MSI one that doesn't support FX cards) ?

Thanx

 

[preet2u]

I donno who started this thing about MSi not supporting FX cards .. But is not True

Anywayz .. this review might help u out

Also i think Micro has the same board .. his opinion might help

 

[Apokalipse]

true, try to get a motherboard that supports all your hardware, not the other way around if possible.

 

[pc_boy]

Well, I am talking about the MSI nForce2 400 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU, Model "K7N2-V" -RETAIL

I checked the reviews on newegg, and a dude said they don't support the FX cards.

 

[pc_boy]

These are my components:

eVGA nVIDIA GeForce FX5200 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "e-GeForce FX5200(128-A8-N306-LX)" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce FX5200/250MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/400MHz
BUS: AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®1.4
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, VGA via DVI Adapter, Driver CD
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@60Hz

AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
Specification
Model: AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.83GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.65V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)

Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM
Specification
Manufacturer: Corsair
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime

Maxtor 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model 6Y080P0, OEM Drive Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 9.3 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA133
Features: Maxtor Shock Protection and Data Protection Systems
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Remark: OEM Drive Only

Please read carefully and if you know a good and cheap (like under $70) mobo, then I will appreciate it. Also, if there is anything bad about any of these components, please let me know. Thanx a lot!

 

[preet2u]

My only suggestion would be .. not to go with the 5200FX .. it's not worth the money ..
U could probably pick up the 5600FX or radeon 9600 for just a little bit more

 

[Apokalipse]

9600 XTs are prolly best for your money

 

[Erik]

Which model are you looking at? I have the NF7 series....with no issues right now...as they have been resolved. The AN7 Series..does have a few issues that you may need to address depending on what hardware componets you decide to use.

I have the AN7 and if you have any information about it I would like it, thanks.

 

[pc_boy]

9600 XTs are prolly best for your money

actually, those are 150 bucks, when the FX 5200 are 72. I found a card: GAINWARD nVIDIA GeForce FX5600XT Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "FX PowerPack! Ultra/760 TV/DVI" -RETAIL , but I never heard of GAINWARD so I am afraid to get it. There is also a ALBATRON vid card, same as the one above, just a dollar more. I was just wondering which one you recommand.

 

[pc_boy]

oh, and what is wrong about the FX5200. The specs are the same except the 5200 is 128-bit while the 5600 is 64.

thanx