Model/Brand ECS Goal3+Athlon64 3200, 754 pin Combo Type Motherboard/CPU/CPU Fan/Memory Combo Bundle CPU AMD Athlon64 3200+, CPU Fan CPU Type Athlon 64/Sempron
North Bridge SiS 761 GX, S Bridge SiS 965L Memory 2×184pin, 2G max PCI Express x16 1, PCI Slots 2, Other Slots 1 x CNR PATA 2 x ATA 133 4 Dev. Max, SATA 2 x SATA 150 Onboard Video Chipset SiS Mirage Graphics Audio Chipset ADI AD1888, 6 Channels, 3 ports LAN Chipset Realtek 8201CL PHY 10/100Mbps PS/2 2, COM 1, LPT 1 USB 4 x USB 2.0 Form Factor Micro ATX Dimensions 9.6" x 8.1"
Yes it does not include 512mb of Ram, but you really need 1GB+ anymore and the board in this post takes DDR, which is more expensive than the DDR2 in the board I mentioned (and can get 2GB of RAM for $20 regularly). Plus this board uses AM2+ AMD processors which is the current standard so you can always upgrade later.
So for basically 95 bucks, you can get the above mentioned processor and a current board with all the bells and whistles and the ability to upgrade down the line and 1.5GB more of RAM. Seems like a bit of a no brainer...
However, I will say that the 761GX boards are not bad boards. I have a 760GX (same board but with AGP) and it has worked flawlessly for the last 3+ years.
Yes it does not include 512mb of Ram, but you really need 1GB+ anymore and the board in this post takes DDR, which is more expensive than the DDR2 in the board I mentioned (and can get 2GB of RAM for $20 regularly). Plus this board uses AM2+ AMD processors which is the current standard so you can always upgrade later.
So for basically 95 bucks, you can get the above mentioned processor and a current board with all the bells and whistles and the ability to upgrade down the line and 1.5GB more of RAM. Seems like a bit of a no brainer...
However, I will say that the 761GX boards are not bad boards. I have a 760GX (same board but with AGP) and it has worked flawlessly for the last 3+ years.
Very true. I was just trying to stay as close as I could to the original 60. I actually have an AMD 780Gm chipset and it rules. I paired it with a AMD 4850e and a WD 500GB green drive for a very low power solution!
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