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CSflim · 10-17-2006, 10:12 AM

In a previous thread I talked about the fact that my computer had died. After replacing the power supply, I still had no joy, so I have decided that I am going to have to get a new motherboard. Which means a new cpu and new ram.

My current graphics card is AGP 8X, and pretty much all new motherboards seem to be PCIE. I dont want to shell out for a new graphics card right now, so onboard graphics is a must. I might at a later date decided to buy a new PCIE graphics card, but for now I don't need anything spectacular. My old motherboard had onboard sound, and I have been using that, so the new one must have onboard sound too.

I have three hard drives and one DVD+/-RW drive. All IDE/P-ATA. So the new motherboard will need to have two IDE sockets, for all four devices.

In short, basic requirements:
- Onboard graphics
- Onboard sound
- 2 X IDE sockets

Here's what I have tentatively decided on:
Gigabyte GA-M51GM-S2G

AMD Athlon 64 3000+

Corsair Value S. PC5300 DDR2 1024MB

A number of questions:
First:
Are all three of these items going to work with each other? The Motherboard is Socket AM2, as is the processor and the motherboard is DDR2 as is the memory. Is there anything else that I need to look out for, compatability wise?

Second:
In the Additional Information page of the motherboard description, under "Storage Interfaces" it lists "ATA-133 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s)". It says that there are 2 ATA connectors (which can be seen in the photograph of it) but then it seems to suggest that they will only take 2 devices.
Is there any reason why I would not be able to connect two devices to each ATA connectior? Do you think that this could be an error in the description?
(for reference, a different motherboard lists "VIA VT8237A : ATA-133 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC - 4 Device(s)", saying that 4 devices are supported by the 2 connections).

Third:
What do you think of my choices? Anything you would change? Or maybe you would go for three completely different items. Bear in mind that I am on a budget. I don't mind spending somewhat higher than what I have picked out, just not massively higher.

Fourth:
Anything in general that I should be wary of when replacing a motherboard, cpu and ram? Any advice?

10-17-2006, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
CSflim Sky Piercer Location: Ireland	New motherboard, cpu and ram. Advice? In a previous thread I talked about the fact that my computer had died. After replacing the power supply, I still had no joy, so I have decided that I am going to have to get a new motherboard. Which means a new cpu and new ram. My current graphics card is AGP 8X, and pretty much all new motherboards seem to be PCIE. I dont want to shell out for a new graphics card right now, so onboard graphics is a must. I might at a later date decided to buy a new PCIE graphics card, but for now I don't need anything spectacular. My old motherboard had onboard sound, and I have been using that, so the new one must have onboard sound too. I have three hard drives and one DVD+/-RW drive. All IDE/P-ATA. So the new motherboard will need to have two IDE sockets, for all four devices. In short, basic requirements: - Onboard graphics - Onboard sound - 2 X IDE sockets Here's what I have tentatively decided on: Gigabyte GA-M51GM-S2G AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Corsair Value S. PC5300 DDR2 1024MB A number of questions: First: Are all three of these items going to work with each other? The Motherboard is Socket AM2, as is the processor and the motherboard is DDR2 as is the memory. Is there anything else that I need to look out for, compatability wise? Second: In the Additional Information page of the motherboard description, under "Storage Interfaces" it lists "ATA-133 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC - 2 Device(s)". It says that there are 2 ATA connectors (which can be seen in the photograph of it) but then it seems to suggest that they will only take 2 devices. Is there any reason why I would not be able to connect two devices to each ATA connectior? Do you think that this could be an error in the description? (for reference, a different motherboard lists "VIA VT8237A : ATA-133 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC - 4 Device(s)", saying that 4 devices are supported by the 2 connections). Third: What do you think of my choices? Anything you would change? Or maybe you would go for three completely different items. Bear in mind that I am on a budget. I don't mind spending somewhat higher than what I have picked out, just not massively higher. Fourth: Anything in general that I should be wary of when replacing a motherboard, cpu and ram? Any advice? __________________