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JeremyS · 02-08-2005, 09:56 PM

When I first built my computer, I was running into a lot of errors, and my monitor kept going off, and such, and I posted the problem here, ( http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=73869 ) I finally got it working a bit but, today it really went out, and I couldnt get it working for anything. So I took my 9600XT out, and reset my CMOS and put my nVidia GeForce MX400 in, and my computer works fine. The 9600XT works fine in other computers, so its obviously a problem between the SOLTEK motherboard, and the ATI card. I've decided to just buy a new motherboard. What motherboard would guys suggest? That I know would work with my ATI 9600XT. It has to be a 754 socket motherboard ( AMD Athlon 64 3000+ ).

Thanks for any help.

connyosis · 02-09-2005, 12:12 AM

Isn't socket 939 compatible with 754? I think it is, and if so you should get a motherboard with that socket since it's faster than the 754 for about the same price. In any case, I recommend a motherboard from Abit. Very stable, not overpriced and easy to overclock should you like to try that.

JeremyS · 02-09-2005, 12:15 AM

As far as I know, theres a difference in 64 bit processors, some are only for socket 754, and some are for only socket 939. I could be wrong though. I'm currently looking through abit/asus/dfi, hopefully I can find one that will work good with my video card, because right now the geForce MX400, PCI card, is killing me.

JeremyS · 02-09-2005, 04:35 PM

Another question. Sorry about so many.

Once I get my new motherboard, I should be able to move my cpu/heatink/ram/hard drives, over with no problem right? Just take the processor out, and put it in the new motherboard, put the heatsink back on it, hook everything back up, and thats it, no problems, correct? As long as I get a motherboard that mches my processor, and ram, of course.

BurntToast · 02-09-2005, 04:42 PM

754 is NOT compatible with 939.

You will most likely need to reformat after putting it all together with the new mobo.

skaven · 02-09-2005, 11:55 PM

before going out and buying a new motherboard, I would suggest swapping out the PSU to see if that helps. If the card works fine in other systems, while the motherboard certainly is suspect, the PSU is too.

JeremyS · 02-10-2005, 12:03 AM

This problem occured when I first built my computer, and It had something to do with the AGP chipset drivers ( at least thats what i think ), and by installing SP2, it fixed it....and it worked for 5 motnhs, and now its jsut doing it again, so i just dont see it being the PSU, but Illl try it out though. Thanks.

connyosis · 02-10-2005, 08:16 AM

If you don't want to format your harddrive when switching motherboards, I believe you can delete all the devices in the device manager, shutdown the computer, move the harddrive and other components to the new motherboard, start and windows should be able to detect that things have changed, without need for a reformatting. I did this on my girlfriends computer, moving her harddrive from a P3 motherboard to a Athlon XP

JeremyS · 02-10-2005, 10:41 AM

I have all of my games/pictures/videos, etc on seperate hard drives, i only keep a few programs on my C drive, so reformatting won't be a bother. I never knew you could do that though, so thanks for the info.

shadowalker · 02-10-2005, 04:20 PM

A full format is not always required. When you install the new board boot off the xp cd and do a repair install. It will overwrite the old files with the required files. Thats what i did when i installed a new board.

JeremyS · 02-11-2005, 08:19 PM

I have decided to get get this motherboard, any thoughts on it? Will it work good with my 9600XT?

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

BurntToast · 02-11-2005, 08:32 PM

Thats the mobo I have and I love it. Should work fine with your card.

JeremyS · 02-12-2005, 12:38 AM

Awesome, thanks.

02-08-2005, 09:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
JeremyS Crazy	Problem When I first built my computer, I was running into a lot of errors, and my monitor kept going off, and such, and I posted the problem here, ( http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=73869 ) I finally got it working a bit but, today it really went out, and I couldnt get it working for anything. So I took my 9600XT out, and reset my CMOS and put my nVidia GeForce MX400 in, and my computer works fine. The 9600XT works fine in other computers, so its obviously a problem between the SOLTEK motherboard, and the ATI card. I've decided to just buy a new motherboard. What motherboard would guys suggest? That I know would work with my ATI 9600XT. It has to be a 754 socket motherboard ( AMD Athlon 64 3000+ ). Thanks for any help.

02-09-2005, 12:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
connyosis Psycho Location: Sweden - Land of the sodomite damned	Isn't socket 939 compatible with 754? I think it is, and if so you should get a motherboard with that socket since it's faster than the 754 for about the same price. In any case, I recommend a motherboard from Abit. Very stable, not overpriced and easy to overclock should you like to try that. __________________ If atheism is a religion, then not collecting stamps is a hobby.

02-09-2005, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
BurntToast Here, yet not all there. Location: Franklinville, NJ	754 is NOT compatible with 939. You will most likely need to reformat after putting it all together with the new mobo. __________________ The taint. Conveniently located between the snack bar and the dumpster.

02-10-2005, 08:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
connyosis Psycho Location: Sweden - Land of the sodomite damned	If you don't want to format your harddrive when switching motherboards, I believe you can delete all the devices in the device manager, shutdown the computer, move the harddrive and other components to the new motherboard, start and windows should be able to detect that things have changed, without need for a reformatting. I did this on my girlfriends computer, moving her harddrive from a P3 motherboard to a Athlon XP __________________ If atheism is a religion, then not collecting stamps is a hobby.

02-10-2005, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
shadowalker Psycho Location: Firefox yourself and change the world!	A full format is not always required. When you install the new board boot off the xp cd and do a repair install. It will overwrite the old files with the required files. Thats what i did when i installed a new board. __________________ I'll make ya famous!

02-09-2005, 12:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
JeremyS Crazy	As far as I know, theres a difference in 64 bit processors, some are only for socket 754, and some are for only socket 939. I could be wrong though. I'm currently looking through abit/asus/dfi, hopefully I can find one that will work good with my video card, because right now the geForce MX400, PCI card, is killing me.

02-09-2005, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
JeremyS Crazy	Another question. Sorry about so many. Once I get my new motherboard, I should be able to move my cpu/heatink/ram/hard drives, over with no problem right? Just take the processor out, and put it in the new motherboard, put the heatsink back on it, hook everything back up, and thats it, no problems, correct? As long as I get a motherboard that mches my processor, and ram, of course.

02-09-2005, 11:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
skaven Insane Location: Austin, TX	before going out and buying a new motherboard, I would suggest swapping out the PSU to see if that helps. If the card works fine in other systems, while the motherboard certainly is suspect, the PSU is too.

02-10-2005, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
JeremyS Crazy	This problem occured when I first built my computer, and It had something to do with the AGP chipset drivers ( at least thats what i think ), and by installing SP2, it fixed it....and it worked for 5 motnhs, and now its jsut doing it again, so i just dont see it being the PSU, but Illl try it out though. Thanks.

02-10-2005, 10:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
JeremyS Crazy	I have all of my games/pictures/videos, etc on seperate hard drives, i only keep a few programs on my C drive, so reformatting won't be a bother. I never knew you could do that though, so thanks for the info.

02-11-2005, 08:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
JeremyS Crazy	I have decided to get get this motherboard, any thoughts on it? Will it work good with my 9600XT? http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...factory=BROWSE

02-11-2005, 08:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
BurntToast Here, yet not all there. Location: Franklinville, NJ	Thats the mobo I have and I love it. Should work fine with your card. __________________ The taint. Conveniently located between the snack bar and the dumpster.

02-12-2005, 12:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
JeremyS Crazy	Awesome, thanks.