Where to get a socket 478 PCI-E mobo -- HELP!

[ashrym]

Do they even have socket 478 PCI-E mobos? I have a 2.6ghz Northwood. If anyone knows anything about this, I'd definitely be interested. As I wouldn't have to stick with AGP or upgrade everything in my system.

 

[o1die]

They are extremely scarce, and were never widely available to my knowledge in the USA. You might find one on ebay, but it's not worth the price. There are plenty of good agp cards still available.

 

[superbrett2000]

I'd just get an AGP card and call it good on your current system. The next time you need to upgrade consider just getting a whole new system.

As an owner of an AGP motherboard, I had to go through this and make the decision on holding out a little longer on my current system as it still has some good life left in it. I got a good deal on an ATI X850 Pro and overclocked it and modified it to an X850 XT Platinum.

Its too bad that the the corporations decided that AGP just isnt good enough anymore. Its still more than adequate and the only thing it rally cant do is handle SLI or Crossfire.

 

[TheMaster]

Uhhh the guy i bought it from isnt selling them anymore it seems.
You're probably better off getting AGP, or waiting to get a new system.

 

[ashrym]

Alright, I appreciate the advise. I guess I'll just get a 6800 GS AGP or 6800 GT.