edit scurb all that, it should work, aslong as bios is up to date

yup am2+ will allow am3 cpu's to fit in it, aslong as that cpu is supported by the BIOS. and i ant find a list of cpu's this mobo supports

does AM2+ MBoard not allow AM3 CPU

the cpu is socket AM3 and the board is AM2, you need to match them up buddy. that board also only has 1 ide drive, but if you get that dvd drive you can plug that into one of the SATA slots on the board

Cheers,

I have just priced upt the following for £100

Processor http://www.ebuyer.com/product/168973

Motherboard http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167433

RAM
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/125136

DVD Drive http://www.ebuyer.com/product/170014

http://www.scan.co.uk/TodayOnly/Index.aspx

for £250 scan are selling a tower with everything you need :) and more

all boards (unless really really high end) will have IDE connections

i have been looking at all sorts all I want / need is to be able to use my 2 hdd an dvd writer so i need a board with 2 IDE connections

how much do you want to spend :)

let me know and i'll link you to a decent mobo/cpu/ram

http://www.lambda-tek.com/computing/index.htm

will match things up for you and you can custom the parts on your budget

any suggestions what would be a good cheap board

most of the boards that I am seeing say they have 1 ix de and sata

this confused me abit

people are suggesting dual core processors, the machine is for internet and music, nothing fancy

Any board you buy will accomodate your IDE devices so that's sorted.

If you're willing to buy a better processor you'd be better off if you also buy some DDR2 ram, it's cheap as chips and it'll allow you to get a much better processor!

As long as it's a standard size ATX board, it can still go in your case :)

A cheap dual core CPU, 2GB DDR2 on a cheap board will be much better than your current setup.

[Edited on 28-10-2009 by johnhara1]

I have been searching an slowly learning

I need a m-board which I can use 2 IDE HDD and 1 IDE dvd writer

my memory is DDR pc2100

I am willing to buy a new cpu to go on the new board

just need to find one, need suggestions

I have seen bundles for around 40 50 quid

You'll need to select a board based on the processor you currently have.

This processor will have a socket number. Find this out then it will narrow down your selection of boards.

Then you have your memory, you may have SD, DDR or DDR2 RAM. Again, your new board will need to be compatible.

ASUS do make decent boards but if the spec of the pc isn't great, just use a cheap and chearful board, you won't notice any difference.

My pc recently died and I require a new motherboard

I want to keep new parts to a minimum so I am looking to reuse my ATX case

my question is

There are lots of M/boards out there, I have been told that ASUS do good boards

I know I need a board with 4 Ram slots

What is clock speed and what speed is best or do I require ?
I had a look on ebay just for vague prices.... what does it mean when I can filter by socket ?


any help . advice . will be very appreciated.

Dave