building a computer....
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my bum is on the swedish!
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building a computer....
ok, I picked up this motherboard + processor today:
http://www.altex.com/product_info.ph...oducts_id=3633
I got a case for it too, since my old one wouldn't fit it.....
however, I'm having some 'difficulties'
h:
any web sites out there that my help? Kinda an idiots-guide-type shit?
any help rules :thumbup:
http://www.altex.com/product_info.ph...oducts_id=3633
ITEM# MB-D1600 Description: FIC AU13 Chameleon MAX with AMD Duron 1600 Motherboard/CPU Combo
Altex makes it easy to upgrade your existing computer or build a new one with our complete selection of Motherboards with CPUs already installed!
The new FIC 1stMainboard AU13 Chameleon MAX is an ATX sized motherboard supporting the latest generation of AMD Athlon and Duron processors at industry leading speeds. By utilizing DDR (Double Data Rate) transfer rate the 100/133 MHz system bus effectively reaches Front Side Bus speeds of 200/266/333 MHz. The board provides users with an ATA 133 data transaction for hard drives and has 3 PC 1600/2100/2700/3200 64-bit DDR DIMMs for up to 3 GB. The AU13 MAX is based around the high performance nVIDIA nForce2 SPP (Crush 18D) as North Bridge and the MCP-T AGPset as South Bridge. Its AGP functions supported are AGP v3.0 compliant and run the most robust 3D games with software environments. The AGP slot allows 1.5/0.8 volts AGP 4X/8X card only and Maximum AGP interface bandwidth 2.1 GB/s.
For a complete list of specs on the AU13 MAX, click on Motherboards without CPUs - AMD.
Key Features:
SKT A AMD Athlon XP/Duron Motherboard
Supports 200/266/333MHz FSB
nVIDIA nForce2 SPP (Crush 18D)
Supports Dual Channel DDR 400/333
AGP 8X
Serial ATA
5.1 Channel Sound support
6 USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394
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An AMD Duron™ processor-based PC is the practical choice for everyday usage. It offers an ideal combination of features and performance to run all of your PC software and operating systems. Its many forward-thinking features help the AMD Duron processor enable a PC solution for both business and home users.
Practical Performance for Every Day The AMD Duron processor provides practical performance for everyday computing. With core technologies based upon those found in AMD's award-winning ultimate performance AMD Athlon™ processor family, the AMD Duron processor is an excellent processor solution for your PC. The AMD Duron processor provides superb performance on applications like multimedia, Internet browsing, and business management suites. AMD Duron processors also deliver great performance for digital entertainment like games and DVD playback.
Key Features:
Socket A (462pin) package
Duron 1600 operates at 1.6 GHz
3DNow!™ Professional Technology
Practical Performance for Every Day
Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® XP
Advanced Technology
Innovative Architecture
The Power of a Reliable Partner
SPECIFICATIONS:
Processor Manufacturer: AMD
Model: Duron 1600 Processor
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Bus Speed: 200 MHz
Socket Type: Socket A
Cache:
Level 2 Cache: 192 KB
Altex makes it easy to upgrade your existing computer or build a new one with our complete selection of Motherboards with CPUs already installed!
The new FIC 1stMainboard AU13 Chameleon MAX is an ATX sized motherboard supporting the latest generation of AMD Athlon and Duron processors at industry leading speeds. By utilizing DDR (Double Data Rate) transfer rate the 100/133 MHz system bus effectively reaches Front Side Bus speeds of 200/266/333 MHz. The board provides users with an ATA 133 data transaction for hard drives and has 3 PC 1600/2100/2700/3200 64-bit DDR DIMMs for up to 3 GB. The AU13 MAX is based around the high performance nVIDIA nForce2 SPP (Crush 18D) as North Bridge and the MCP-T AGPset as South Bridge. Its AGP functions supported are AGP v3.0 compliant and run the most robust 3D games with software environments. The AGP slot allows 1.5/0.8 volts AGP 4X/8X card only and Maximum AGP interface bandwidth 2.1 GB/s.
For a complete list of specs on the AU13 MAX, click on Motherboards without CPUs - AMD.
Key Features:
SKT A AMD Athlon XP/Duron Motherboard
Supports 200/266/333MHz FSB
nVIDIA nForce2 SPP (Crush 18D)
Supports Dual Channel DDR 400/333
AGP 8X
Serial ATA
5.1 Channel Sound support
6 USB 2.0 ports
IEEE 1394
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
An AMD Duron™ processor-based PC is the practical choice for everyday usage. It offers an ideal combination of features and performance to run all of your PC software and operating systems. Its many forward-thinking features help the AMD Duron processor enable a PC solution for both business and home users.
Practical Performance for Every Day The AMD Duron processor provides practical performance for everyday computing. With core technologies based upon those found in AMD's award-winning ultimate performance AMD Athlon™ processor family, the AMD Duron processor is an excellent processor solution for your PC. The AMD Duron processor provides superb performance on applications like multimedia, Internet browsing, and business management suites. AMD Duron processors also deliver great performance for digital entertainment like games and DVD playback.
Key Features:
Socket A (462pin) package
Duron 1600 operates at 1.6 GHz
3DNow!™ Professional Technology
Practical Performance for Every Day
Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® XP
Advanced Technology
Innovative Architecture
The Power of a Reliable Partner
SPECIFICATIONS:
Processor Manufacturer: AMD
Model: Duron 1600 Processor
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Bus Speed: 200 MHz
Socket Type: Socket A
Cache:
Level 2 Cache: 192 KB
however, I'm having some 'difficulties'
h:any web sites out there that my help? Kinda an idiots-guide-type shit?
any help rules :thumbup:
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my bum is on the swedish!
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From: San Antonio, Texas
basiclly, I got most of the wires connected, but there's some that I have no idea where they go (if they even go anywhere? Its been a while since I've worked on a comp).
I really don't want to pay someone, since I'm 95% done already.
I really don't want to pay someone, since I'm 95% done already.
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bboy Wesley West
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yea, the sound card drivers are kinda wierd, like my onboard sound will sometimes play my 5.1's and sometimes its jus 2.1's.
if you hav a seperate one than disable the onboard one in bios...
if you hav a seperate one than disable the onboard one in bios...