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new mobo
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 11:40 pm
by lizardkid
I've picked up lots of parts to acomputer, in fact i have most all i need for a new one, and not a crappy one either. mainly what i need are a motherboard and a power supply.
i saw this thread:
http://dynamic.gamespy.com/%7Emap/mohaa ... hp?t=10300
I'm a complete noob to mobos and power supplies, i tried lookin around Newegg but got lost in the jargon
can anyone suggest a halfway decent motherboard (and/or) powersupply? it doesnt have to be much, but enough to say, play MOHAA on. (as a reference)
price range: $80 - $150
thanks
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 1:00 am
by Elgan
well what CPU do u have?
what ram do u have?
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:27 am
by lizardkid
for the ressurected comp?
rough specs:
no mobo/CPU/powersupply
nVidia 800 MX GeForce 2 vid card (not sure about the number, but this is basically what it is)
512 RAM
10 gb HDD
like i said it's a basic computer, it's mainly for school/any work etc. but i want it to be able to handle being a game server as well, i'm considering it at least.
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:26 am
by Rookie One.pl
You still didn't tell us what's your CPU. And what kind of RAM is it.
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:59 am
by lizardkid
You still didn't tell us what's your CPU
no mobo/CPU/powersupply
what kind of RAM? i dunno, it's old stuff (98's age) two 128 sticks. no manufacturer or labl on it so i can't tell you what kind.
junk
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:44 am
by tltrude
Sorry, but your collection of old junk wont cut it with todays new games--the vid card would even struggle with Mohaa. BTW, 128 times two is 256 of ram (probably SD p600 Ram--slow stuff).
You should try to sell the old parts on ebay--wont get much. You will never find a useable motherboard with a CPU and memory installed for $150 or less. Just look on ebay for a whole computer (case and all). Another suggestion would be to look at the DELL used computers.
Ps: Everyone has a drawer full of old part. I have a Dell P3 733Hz with a Gforce3 card sitting behind me collecting dust too.
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 4:21 pm
by Rookie One.pl
If they're from '98 than just like tltrude said, you can trash them. You won't find a decent mobo supporting such oldies now.
If I were you I'd try to save up for an AMD64.
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 7:23 pm
by lizardkid
yeah, i kinda wondered if they were that sucky
I'd definitely go for an AMD64... but my budget says no. :'(
ah well, i'll just try and find a decent comp in a garage sale and work on it or something. thanks guys.