Suggest a Motherboard for AMD X2 260 @ 3.2 Ghz

[NRT]

It seems my MB's sound card is failing... it is under warranty... only 4 days old.. so i'm considering replacing my MB.. plz suggest a good motherboard... thanks... :sarc:

 

[Dwarf]

For a motherboard, how about the one I am using (see my specs) ? It supports your current CPU, and also has Realtek audio, drivers for which are readily available.

Alternatively, since that board uses DDR2 (and you already have DDR3), take a look at this: http://uk.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3756#ov Again, it uses Realtek audio.

 

[NRT]

For a motherboard, how about the one I am using (see my specs) ? It supports your current CPU, and also has Realtek audio, drivers for which are readily available.

Alternatively, since that board uses DDR2 (and you already have DDR3), take a look at this: GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3 - GA-890GPA-UD3H (rev. 3.0) Again, it uses Realtek audio.

thank u for the suggestion... whether it support 8GB RAM ?

 

[Dwarf]

According to the specs, it supports up to 16GB of DDR3.

 

[NRT]

According to the specs, it supports up to 16GB of DDR3.

cud u plz tell how much it cost ? :sarc:

 

[NRT]

This board is available right now... ur opinion plz...
GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM2 - GA-M68M-S2 (rev. 1.0)

 

[Dwarf]

I would probably steer away from that one. Although it is likely to be a good board, it is one of the older ones plus it only supports DDR2 whereas you already have some DDR3. So if you went for that, you would need to buy some RAM as well, as the two aren't compatible.

 

[NRT]

I would probably steer away from that one. Although it is likely to be a good board, it is one of the older ones plus it only supports DDR2 whereas you already have some DDR3. So if you went for that, you would need to buy some RAM as well, as the two aren't compatible.

so, wud u plz suggest a nice one...

 

[Dwarf]

Where would you be getting it from (NewEgg, Amazon, etc), and what is your maximum budget?

 

[NRT]

Where would you be getting it from (NewEgg, Amazon, etc), and what is your maximum budget?

no... im getting it from a local dealer here... i'm in Kerala, India... my budget is 2500 rupees...

 

[NRT]

how abt this one... GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3 - GA-M68MT-S2P (rev. 3.0)

 

[Dwarf]

What is the name of the dealer? I've tried searching for computer hardware dealers in and around Kerala, but not come up with anything.

 

[Dwarf]

how abt this one... GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3 - GA-M68MT-S2P (rev. 3.0)

That one should be fine. Although, like your previous suggestion, it is based on an old chipset, this one does support DDR3.

 

[NRT]

What is the name of the dealer? I've tried searching for computer hardware dealers in and around Kerala, but not come up with anything.

Dealer: M/s Computer Park... Name: Ram Mohan

 

[NRT]

how abt this one... GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket AM3 - GA-M68MT-S2P (rev. 3.0)

That one should be fine. Although, like your previous suggestion, it is based on an old chipset, this one does support DDR3.

but my processor is not listed in the supported proc's page... :sarc:

 

[Dwarf]

They must have inadvertently left it off the list, as it should come between the 255 and the 265. The only difference between them is the cpu speed, viz 255 @ 3.1 GHz, 260 @ 3.2 GHz, and 265 @ 3.3 GHz. All other factors (wattage, stepping, BIOS revision requirement) are the same.

 

[NRT]

They must have inadvertently left it off the list, as it should come between the 255 and the 265. The only difference between them is the cpu speed, viz 255 @ 3.1 GHz, 260 @ 3.2 GHz, and 265 @ 3.3 GHz. All other factors (wattage, stepping, BIOS revision requirement) are the same.

ohh... thats great to know dear....

 

[ReviverSoft]

Have you considered investing in a dedicated sound card instead?

 

[NRT]

Changed my MOBO to Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. M68MT-S2 (Socket M2)...

thanks for everyone's valuable support...