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Damn shame Blue I have a tester machine here with an Intel 9650 4GB RAM and it works good with 7 - 64bit suppose the budget cannot run to a board that will take the CPU as they do not come cheap. I priced a replacement for mine an it was more than some of the current Intel i7's. Maybe a scratch through Ebay might throw up something - though you are taking a risk eh?
But out here is what is on offer you would need to check the specs of course but the prices are not that bad
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I was able to update the vista 64bit chipset driver using compatability mode for vista.
I'll watch the machine for a couple days and try to do some testing maybe it did something maybe it didn't.
Good luck mate keep us posted I have been battling with updates all day and somehow the system has come good so you neve know until the large lady sings LOL!!
I dont think updating the chipset worked, it BSOD 2 hours after I installed it.
Also I was watching it install and it never mentioned anything about usb1 and usb2.
Oh well looks like a similar board Blue if you find one and it isn't the same Microsoft are pretty understanding about letting you use it again
I guess I'll chalk it up to a bummed motherboard usb port. I've decided to use my other computer for the time being which is pretty much the same rig just this one works fine.
Gives me a chance to get with the times anyways. Time to get me a new motherboard and an i7 or an AMD six core. I'll salvage what I can from the project computer and start over.
Thanks for all your help guys I really appreciate it. I'm gonna mark the thread as solved.
Ok Blue will have to be quick cos I am losing my replies when you are ready start a thread on new building you will get a ton of advice for components an pricing - I'll be looking forward to it.
Sorry about the downed one mate :)
thanks