Update on building my pc

[kelly_2208]

Hi everyone,
Thanks again for all the responses, even though you all kinda went off the subject on my post, j/k.....hehe
Anyways I have been searching the net high and low for what to buy. I have come to the decision to buy a motherboard with an AMD XP 2000+ cpu. I want the via kt266a chipset, from what I hear this is one of the best. Correct me if I'm wrong though. I just want to know what you all think of this chipset, where I can get it, and what brand of motherboard do you all recommend. I basically just need a good deal on a xp2000+ with a via kt266a chipset. I want your opinions and advice where to get it for the best deal and the best brand. Okay I know you will all give some great advice so thanks in advance!
oh yeah I checked pricewatch.com but there are sooooo many different brands, chipsets and prices I got lost! lol and thanks again!
~~~kelly~~~

[YODA74]

http://www.pcnut.com/parts/soyo.htm
http://www.soyousa.com/syk7vdragonp.html

Chip comes with the Board


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[Rick]

Here is a link to Mother Board Express search engine. http://www.motherboardx.com/category/mbindex.cfm
Using the KT266a will display 2 models Giga and Asus

I also Like TC computer for some units.
http://www.tccomputers.com/cgi-bin/bp/94053577/services/sitemap.htm

TC offers an extended warranty When you purchase the M/B Cpu and HSF together
It will be preassembled and tested when shipped.
Unfortunately their menu doesn’t sort by chipset. Only By cpu socket

I prefer Asus for Many of the system I assemble
If you want something that is both stable and tuneable check them out.

[rond36]

I buy most of my parts at Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/index.asp?DEPA=1) or Googlegear.com (http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/Home.jsp) both have a wide selection of parts at reasonable prices. As YODA suggested the Soyo K7V Dragon Plus should be a good mother board although Via has released a new chipset to replace the KT266A the new chipset is the VIA KT333 and it supports faster PC2700 DDRRAM. Asus makes a board with this chipset Asus A7V333 (http://usa.asus.com/mb/socketa/a7v333/overview.htm) From the reviews that I have seen it seems to be a good board. I can't wait till Soyo puts out a K7V dragon plus with the KT333 chipset when they do I might upgrade my athlon system (it's only a matter of time)

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[This message has been edited by rond36 (edited 04-11-2002).]

[kelly_2208]

im from bloomington, IL

[rond36]

Thats about 70 miles north of me.

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[saphalline]

Most of us "tuners" and "overclockers" prefer Asus and Abit, but if you just want a solid board without 50 confusing jumpers, stick with brands such as Gigabyte and MSI. Not only will this be just as stable, but you won't be paying for overclocking features that you likely won't use. Check the prices, Gigabyte and MSI are generally $20 to $30 less than the major hitters. Also on the note of saving money, stick with the KT266A chipset, the KT333 doesn't serve up enough extra performance to warrant its price... yet.

Oh yeah, and Newegg is a good place to get parts, but I usually get my mobos from Directron.com. Their mobo selection is superb, they sell extra little goodies like rounded IDE cables (highly recommended!), they have an option to test your mobo first ($15 and you're guaranteed a non-lemon), and their prices are pretty good (a little higher than Newegg but the rounded IDE cables and better mobo selection are worth it). You'll probably find a good Gigabyte or MSI mobo at Newegg, but if you feel so inclined go ahead and check out the selection at Directron.

[This message has been edited by saphalline (edited 04-13-2002).]