Hello

I still haven't solved my bizarre problem from a little while ago (computer wont boot), so I'm going to buy another Motherboard.

The local computer shop as an Epox 4PDA3I-3 for £60. I've never heard of them, anyone have one and can tell me if they are any good?

Thanks,

Steve

 

Epox seem ok - OCuk stock them now and alot of people on the OC forums seems to like them.

 

Epox EP-4PDA3i3 Intel 865PE (Socket 478) Motherboard (MB-042-EP)
- For Pentium® 4 processors Socket 478 supports 533 and 800 MHz FSB
- Intel 865PE + ICH5
- 4 DDR modules for DDR 333/400 dual channel architecture
- 5 PCI slots - 1 AGP supports 8X (1.5V graphics card only)
- 1 Floppy drive controller - 2 serial ports - 1 parallel port
- 2 standard IDE ports for ATA-100, backwards compatible with ATA-33/66
- 4 USB 2.0 ports (4 extra optional by USB cable)
- Onboard sound, 6 channel by ALC650
- Standard ATX format 305mm x 210mm x 40mm, ATX Size
- Extra 2 serial-ATA ports for serial ATA-150 drives
- 10/100MB LAN by Realtek RTL8100B
- Post port onboard (Diagnostic LED system)

That the one? seems to have enough on it for a budget board.

 

How did you get on Boxst?

 

Hello

I bought it, found that my processor still didn't work and took it back to the store.

So i bought an ABit AS8-V with a new socket 775 3ghz Processor. I managed to get them both for £169 (from PC World amazingly, after some bartering).

The AS8-V is good, although occasionally gives me a heart attack by sounding like a police siren if it gets too hot.

Steve