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[Jonbo298]

FuFuBot is just a BOT Blade Runner Nothing real except his creator, Neo

[Blade Runner]

Originally Posted by Jonbo298

FuFuBot is just a BOT Blade Runner Nothing real except his creator, Neo

Whoops, haven't been here in a while I wondered how that was possible. I was like er..he must foreign and doesn't know english very well. Still a cool job on neos part.

Um...anyways, i guess i still answered gamemasters question.

[GameMaster]

Yes you did, and thanks for the cool tutorial links.

[Vampyr]

Ok, I need some help:

I have this project for school in my PC repair class, right? Well, our project is to research every part we will need to build a computer on the internet, and compile a list of all the parts, then write a report about why we chose those pieces, and how they work together.

So, being the person I am, I decided to build a gaming computer.

I picked out this really suave red case (I'll post a link later when I find it again.) It comes with a 500 watt power supply, 12 drive bays, and 7 expansion slots. It has a bunch of fans, a door on the front that opens, cooling controls, and just neat stuff like that.

I have already picked out a processor, a Pentium 4 3.4 GHz thing.

What I REALLY need right now is a motherboard. The best one imaginable with the best chipset ever.

I've been looking and I cant find anything. So, if someone can show me an awesome one, it will be greatly appreciated.

P.S. My case uses ATX motherboards

[Jonbo298]

Is your processor a P4 3.4 ghz prescott? need the brand otherwise I/We won't know what mobo to look for thats compatible.

[Vampyr]

eh, I left all this info at school lol. I'll bring home the info and stuff and post it today after I get off from school.

[Vampyr]

Ooops. I forgot I was supposed to come back. tee hee.

Here is my processor:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-168&depa=1

Now I need the suavest, fastest Motherboard imaginable. (cost is not a factor.)

[edit] Here is my case, if you need that:
http://www.xpcases.com/index.aspx?cat=65&item=333

[Vampyr]

Originally Posted by Vampyr

Ooops. I forgot I was supposed to come back. tee hee.

Here is my processor:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-168&depa=1

Now I need the suavest, fastest Motherboard imaginable. (cost is not a factor.)

[edit] Here is my case, if you need that:
http://www.xpcases.com/index.aspx?cat=65&item=333

Help...please?

[Jonbo298]

Originally Posted by Vampyr

Help...please?

oops, sorry. I must've overlooked your reply. I've got a half hour before City of Heroes servers come online so ill look for a good mobo.

*edit*
I looked on newegg and it looks like the choice by quite a few people is the Asus P4C800-E DELUXE

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-464&depa=1

[Crono]

I have yet another computer problem. Usually about 10 min after my PC boots up it freezes. But sometimes it doesn't. I scanned with Norton just the other day (when it didn't end up freezing) and no viruses were found. Does anyone know what is causing this? I'm thinking about just reformatting my whole hard drive.

[Jonbo298]

When the computer comes back up, does XP say anything about "X program" caused the system to hang? If not, it could vary on random lockups. If you want, just backup important stuff and reformat. Usually never hurts to do it.

I used to get random lockups and I narrowed the cause but I found out I think it was just my mobo and Nvidia's IDE driver causing the problem. But now I dont have the problem after I've wiped the drive a few times for various things.

[Crono]

Originally Posted by Jonbo298

When the computer comes back up, does XP say anything about "X program" caused the system to hang? If not, it could vary on random lockups. If you want, just backup important stuff and reformat. Usually never hurts to do it.

I used to get random lockups and I narrowed the cause but I found out I think it was just my mobo and Nvidia's IDE driver causing the problem. But now I dont have the problem after I've wiped the drive a few times for various things.

I'll have to get back to you on the boot up thing. How long does it usually take to reformat anyway?

[Jonbo298]

Usually an hour or less. Just depends. But almost always should take less then an hour.

[Seth]

Backup and reformat!

That's what I do. Well, not always in that order.

[Vampyr]

Originally Posted by Jonbo298

oops, sorry. I must've overlooked your reply. I've got a half hour before City of Heroes servers come online so ill look for a good mobo.

*edit*
I looked on newegg and it looks like the choice by quite a few people is the Asus P4C800-E DELUXE

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-464&depa=1

Alright Jonbo, thanks. and a big +rep for you.

I did find a different mobo, though, before reading your recommendation. I compared the chipsets (which is what I was really wondering about), and the two Mobo's have the same chipset, so I know I got a good one thanks to you.

I need to get a few more things, and my computer will be complete. I'll make a new thread and post all the stuff I'm "buying" for it, and you guys can critique me.

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And crono, if worse comes to worse, reformat. heh. But I have NEVER reformatted my current PC, and I've had it for more than 3 years. This friend of mine reformats her computer every single time something goes wrong. That seems like HUGE hassle to me. So see if you can fix it first, then go for the reformation.