Motherboard question...

[nflmanjs]

Hi, I'm new to the board and think there is alot of great info here. I am putting my first system together and would like some opinions on motherboards. I have an Athlon XP 1800 and I am really not sure which board to go with. This system will be used for entertainment, serious gaming, surfing, the kids will upload art to Elfwood and such. I also have an all-in-wonder card with tv tuner. I thought about an Asus or Soyo board, what would anyone out there recommend? Thanks for any help.

[Paleo Pete]

Check the Buying and Upgrading Advice forum section, you'll find several topics there concerning motherboards and various other aspects of building computers from the hardware point of view.

One is Here (http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/001079.html)

Here is another (http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/001068.html)

and Another (http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/001069.html)

Check the older pages, more can be found very similar to your question.

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[rond36]

Asus A7V333(VIA KT333 chipset) or A7S333-E(SIS 745 chipset) You can get them here (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=22&manufactory=1315&DEPA=1)
SOYO Dragon Ultra KT333 MB(VIA KT333 chipset) You can get it here (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.asp?submit=manufactory&catalog=22&manufactory=1454&DEPA=1)
A good way to find more info on these boards and others is to type the make and model into the google search box you will find a review on almost avery board made.

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