MOBO for an AMD sys

[mjc]

As some of you know I'm building a system for my sister (Sis4), well I'm somewhat of an Intel guy. Since we've seen so many problems with boards for AMD CPUs I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good mid range MOBO. Looking for something in $50 - $100 range (preferably the lower end of that range). No onboard video, on board sound is acceptable (barely but I can live with it). Since she isn't into gaming I'm not trying to build a screaming, outrageous FPS box, just a good all around machine, so it doesn't have to be the hottest performer just a reliable one.....(just graduated highscool, going off to college I need it for homework and to surf the 'Net, and do geneology stuff kind of box)

Oh, yeah, I'm up to my eyeballs in reviews from all over, but even some of the top rated boards by the review sites seem to be showing up with problems....

More or less settled on a 750 t-bird, still may drop to a Duron, though....

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[tjaymadison]

Gee, mjc, I very seldom get a chance to help with one of your questions. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

There's a 'Recommended Motherboards' section on this (http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/cpg.html) page at AMD.

Horse's mouth, and all that. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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[setoguro]

The first one I built (in Aug.) was an Asus K7V slotA Athlon. I've had no problems with it. The price new was $175 w/o sound. The price has to be way lower now.
Asus K7V
slotA 750 Athlon
256 mb
cd rom
cd rw
hd wd 20gig
video card Asus v6800
sb-live xgamer
us robotics modem
hp printer and hp scanner

[diurnal]

I think ASUS and Abit are the top in my experience. Though stay away from FIC. For lower end I would probably go with microstar or biostar. TCWO is the best place I found deals on motherboards. They have the best prices and the greatest service. Check the out at TCWO.com.

[bassman]

Hey MJC,
Not sure if this is what you want but I thought it was a good looking setup. Go here (http://www.memoryshippers.com)
Check out the barebones and kits.


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[Randy_tx]

Chaintech makes a fine "plain jane" mobo in my opinion. I have built several systems with it and zero problems. http://www.chaintech.com.tw/

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[Rick]

Taking the hint from a lot of VAR's
On systems that I don't want to spend any time servicing .
I use TYAN http://www.tyan.com/ Mother boards.
They are not the fastest thing on the face of the earth . But they are reliable .

[like2be]

Great time to pick up an Athlon "Slot A" 800mhz ($69) and a Tyan Trinity K7 mobo with KX133 Chipset ($59). This combo is solid as a ROCK! and as capable as any newer set up. Good Luck