It has been quit a while since I built or even bought a PC.
I started out focusing on upgrading a AMD socket A/462 MB, but have decided to build from scratch.
At first I was going to go with a Socket 754, but decided that I should go with at least a Socket 939 or AM2. Which to choose.?? I figure AM2, but there are lots of less exspensive 939s.
My requirements this:
1 - PCIe x16 slot -- don't need SLI or crossfire
1 - PCIe x1 slot
2 - or more - PCI slots
2 - IDE connectors for 4 devices, I can settle with 1 and use SATA
4 - SATA - would like RAID capability, but probably woulsn't use it
any time soon. At least Raid 0. 1, 0+1
1 - Floppy
1 - LAN/Ethernet capable of 1GB for future needs
I would like an integrated Graphics controller with a VGA connector
on the back for initial cost savings, but not absolutely necessary.
There are inexspensive PCIe x16 graphics cards out there.
I have been looking around quit a bit on the internet for Socket AM2 MBs, and have got a lot of choices.
I would like some suggestions. Should I go with Socket 939 or AM2.? Low cost solutions that offer good upgrade capabilities and possible Over Clocking.
Thanks very Much for any help this Forum can Provide.
kenr77 -- Excuse me if I am way off the Mark in terms or Tech
Knowledge.......
I started out focusing on upgrading a AMD socket A/462 MB, but have decided to build from scratch.
At first I was going to go with a Socket 754, but decided that I should go with at least a Socket 939 or AM2. Which to choose.?? I figure AM2, but there are lots of less exspensive 939s.
My requirements this:
1 - PCIe x16 slot -- don't need SLI or crossfire
1 - PCIe x1 slot
2 - or more - PCI slots
2 - IDE connectors for 4 devices, I can settle with 1 and use SATA
4 - SATA - would like RAID capability, but probably woulsn't use it
any time soon. At least Raid 0. 1, 0+1
1 - Floppy
1 - LAN/Ethernet capable of 1GB for future needs
I would like an integrated Graphics controller with a VGA connector
on the back for initial cost savings, but not absolutely necessary.
There are inexspensive PCIe x16 graphics cards out there.
I have been looking around quit a bit on the internet for Socket AM2 MBs, and have got a lot of choices.
I would like some suggestions. Should I go with Socket 939 or AM2.? Low cost solutions that offer good upgrade capabilities and possible Over Clocking.
Thanks very Much for any help this Forum can Provide.
kenr77 -- Excuse me if I am way off the Mark in terms or Tech
Knowledge.......