I know that this is a commonly asked question, but I have searched and not really come up with a decisive answer.
I think that I fried my mobo. I have swopped my RAM around, tried a different GPU and power supply and still my PC won't post on boot up. The only thing left is mobo or CPU. I am betting mobo.
It is an GA-K8NS socket 754. I had someone here offer me a new exact replacement (they have old stock) for about R420 excl transport.
I use the PC only as a HTPC. I don't play games and or do any office type work on it. I keep it as simple as possible.
I know that the system is way out of date (XP3000+ CPU, 6600GT AGP, 1GB DDR400 RAM, MCE 2005)
I would like to upgrade to a dual core. I have been an AMD user for yonks, but am willing to change.
My requirements are:
Dual core CPU
PCIE GPU sufficient to output 1080p natively if its needed.
DDR2 memory.
I have an Antec 400W power supply which I would like to keep.
MOBO to support the above plus enough PCi slots for 2x150 MCE capture cards, Wireless card, Sound card if necessary plus a spare if necessary.
I run fibre optic to my AMP
I have a 47" LCD that runs at 1080p native
I have a Tenor MCE case.
I prefer Gigabyte boards and GPU's, but am open to suggestions.
There is nothing like a happy user to sell a product.
Anything else that I may have missed.
Like I said, I am not needing a super computer. I would love a 8800GT, but think it would be overkill for my use etc.
Cheers
I think that I fried my mobo. I have swopped my RAM around, tried a different GPU and power supply and still my PC won't post on boot up. The only thing left is mobo or CPU. I am betting mobo.
It is an GA-K8NS socket 754. I had someone here offer me a new exact replacement (they have old stock) for about R420 excl transport.
I use the PC only as a HTPC. I don't play games and or do any office type work on it. I keep it as simple as possible.
I know that the system is way out of date (XP3000+ CPU, 6600GT AGP, 1GB DDR400 RAM, MCE 2005)
I would like to upgrade to a dual core. I have been an AMD user for yonks, but am willing to change.
My requirements are:
Dual core CPU
PCIE GPU sufficient to output 1080p natively if its needed.
DDR2 memory.
I have an Antec 400W power supply which I would like to keep.
MOBO to support the above plus enough PCi slots for 2x150 MCE capture cards, Wireless card, Sound card if necessary plus a spare if necessary.
I run fibre optic to my AMP
I have a 47" LCD that runs at 1080p native
I have a Tenor MCE case.
I prefer Gigabyte boards and GPU's, but am open to suggestions.
There is nothing like a happy user to sell a product.
Anything else that I may have missed.
Like I said, I am not needing a super computer. I would love a 8800GT, but think it would be overkill for my use etc.
Cheers