another upgrade question :)
 

alright im a little strapped for cash right now.. and looking to get a new mobo/case for my system..

currently have a stupid hp case.. bah.. lol..

system specs..

AMD ATHLON 2200+ XP
1 80gb HDD
1024ddr ram
dvd rom
cdrw drive
geforceFX 5900 ultra 256
SB audigy 2
350w enermax p/s

lookin for a semi cheap mobo and case

came across this case just wondering if there's any suggestions for a better one.. or cheaper but just as good..

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...LUSVIEW1000AMG

but i dont know jack shit about mobo's which ones are better..
just lookin for a decent one for the time being for the 2200+ before i take the next big jump to go for a amd64 probly by xmas time..

thanks in advance to all who reply :) its greatly appreciated .. canadian links if possible

I think the board consensus is an Abit NF7-S mobo. It has pretty good onboard sound so you can scrap the Audigy. The case is nice but don't forget to get fans/heat sink/grease. The Thermalright Slk-900A is a sweet heatsink and arctic silver is a good grease. The fans should be Panaflo's, 5 for the case and one for the heatsink.

NF7-S: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...127-166&depa=0

Heatsink: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...109-011&depa=0

Dunno where you will find panaflo's, newegg only sells 92mm.

Edit: I thought you were building a new comp and those were the piece already bought for a new comp. I agree with Jake and Laserth on this one.

One question: if you're gonna keep the Athlon XP for now, and then upgrade to an Athlon 64 at Christmas time, what do you need a better motherboard for? If you do buy a new one, you'll have to ditch it for the Athlon 64 this Christmas (they require a new mobo). Unless you're gonna upgrade to a better Athlon XP, there's no reason to get a new mobo!

-Lasereth

There's no reason to buy a better one if you are just gonna go the way of the Athlon 64! You'll be buying a new one for the 64 as well! I'd keep the current one until you want to go for the Athlon 64, then upgrade the motherboard and processor in one swift motion!

What they said. Save your money, that 2200 will do you just fine for another few months :)

well i guess my main concern was with the new case.. would the current mobo from HP fit the same screws and whatnot for the new case..

yeah, it should.

alirght cool.. in that case then.. im just gonna get a case lol..

thx guys :)