New computer time!

[Number04]

ok boys and girls, it's about that time again. (Once a year) To get my ass a new computer. Now, my question here is motherboards. Here is what I need;<BR>-AMD<BR>-RAID<BR>want;<BR>-on board sound/LAN<BR>-DDR (If possible)<BR>-ATA133<BR><BR>I dont want to spend alot of money, but i don't want crap. so no ECS. I am thinking of getting a duron 1000 or so, maybe even an XP if i can buget for it. <BR><BR>As a side note, what is the chipset for the Clawhammer? anyone know? because i --really-- want one. <BR><BR><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

[GNXtreme]

My suggestion would be the Soyo SY-KT333 Dragon Ultra....It has all the things that you want.&nbsp; I spent about $150.00 USD on mine but I love it.

[Comixion]

My preference as well.<BR><BR>Aint she purdy<BR><img src="http://pasthelp.esmartweb.com/soyokt333.jpg">

[GNXtreme]

That's my baby!

[Number04]

she goes for $250CND.... well, we will see how the cash flow goes.

[RowdyDowdy]

hey guys,why would I want a mobo that has RAID technology? give me the scoop on RAID technology<BR>so a dumbass like me could understand!haha!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

[GNXtreme]

RAID stands for "Redundant Array of Independant Drives".&nbsp; Basically what that does is it uses multiple drives and is read as one drive.&nbsp; Which that can increase access times.&nbsp; I am no expert so,&nbsp; go here to learn <A class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge target=blank href="http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid5_gci214332,00.html">RAID</A>.

[Number04]

it increases your sex appeal by about 10X, so it's worth it

[auld clootie]

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> you might like to consider the EPOX 8K5A3+ which should be cheaper than the DRAGON Ultra. I have just bought it after scouting around,so can't guarantee BUT it has KT333/VIA8235 chipset,4xDIMM slots,6xPCI slots,4xRAID slots,onboard LAN and 6ch audio, and 6xUSB2 as well as the usual ports - and good reviews. Installation and BIOS went OK,FDISK next........

[Avid6eek]

Number04: What are your current Computer Specs?

[WDB]

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.abit-usa.com/pt_main_back088d.html?pPRODUCT_TYPE=MotherBoard&pMODEL_NAME=NV7-133R">Abit NV7-133R</a><BR><BR>

[revvy]

ClawHammer? that's gonna be way outta your league man, that's supposed to be the high end sh!et

[MUSTANGPC]

ALL - Came across this new GigaByte offering - if its of any interest!<BR><BR>http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.html?i=1708&p=1<BR><BR>