Computer Help/advice Needed

Rob · December 27, 2003

hi all, iwas looking at upgrading my computer next year and as such need a new MB - i had a look at a DFI board - good reviews etc but only thing is i have 3 cd drives and 2 hard drives - problem is i think i will need an expansion card to handle the extra cd drive - but the bloke in the shop reckons the MB will handle all the drives - i dont believe him as there are only 2 ide slots on the boards.

someone have a look and let me know what u think please

motherboard link

cheers

rob.

Steve · December 27, 2003

why dont you choose a board with 4 IDE slots rob?

gigabyte make a fine board with built in USB 2 and firewire and onboard sound

Rodders_UK · December 27, 2003

It's got SATA (serial ATA) interfaces on it Rob - they will support two devices each, but only if you hava SATA devices.

As it is, the MOBO in the link will only support a total of 4 devices with EIDE interfaces, so you're right in thinking that you'll need an expansion card to be able to use you're extra device.

Or, get an EIDE to SATA converter like this:-

ColinBarber · December 27, 2003

Seems a good board although you could go for this one, http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/socketa/a7...-d/overview.htm, which is basically the same spec but will save you £15 (unless you want the UV glowing expansion sockets?)

Both available from here:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Onl...rboards_68.html

jac114 · December 27, 2003

question....? why do you need 3 cd drives?

jac..

also what sort of cpu do you figure on using?

Rob · December 27, 2003

i have one dvd/cd drive a dvd burner and a fast cd writer, i could do away with the cd/dvd drive but its fast so would prefer to keep it.

i was planning on getting an amd 2600+ t/bred - i was looking at that board as its meant to be very good for overclocking, apparently u can take the 2600 ( 2.something ghz) upto about 3ghz with no real probs?

thanks for the advice - ill have a look around and see what there is.

Rob · December 27, 2003

Seems a good board although you could go for this one, http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/socketa/a7...-d/overview.htm, which is basically the same spec but will save you £15 (unless you want the UV glowing expansion sockets?)
Both available from here:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Onl...rboards_68.html

hi colin, cheers for the link as u say it is the same spec etc etc, glowing sockets? nah doesnt match my eye liner im afraid ! :o