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neptune

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19. February 2007 @ 10:47

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i am thinking about buying this motherboard + cpu

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Shop...bmit=ChangeItem

Model
Brand BIOSTAR
Model NF61S Micro AM2 SE
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type Socket AM2
CPU Type Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64
FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge NVIDIA GeForce 6100
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 2×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported 2GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
AGP Slots None
PCI Express x16 1
PCI Express x1 1
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 up to 2 Devices
SATA 3Gb/s 2
SATA RAID 0/1
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 6100
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC861VD
Audio Channels 6 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek 8201CL PHY
Max LAN Speed 10/100Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
Video Ports D-Sub
USB 4 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports 3 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 ports
Physical Spec
Form Factor uATX
Dimensions 8.2" x 9.6"
Packaging
Package Contents NF61S Micro AM2 SE
Driver Disk
User Manual
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
SATA Cable

only one problem i have 2 ata hard drives that i would like to put to this board .but i need a second ata plug for my cd rom and my dvd rom

is there a way around this ?or must i buy sata hard drives :(

also on first hard drive there is windows xp / on second there is vista. is there a way i can get both of these to run like they are now ? i know xp records your hardware . just wondering is there a way to get this hard drive to fire with new board like they are now.

here are my pc specs

OS: WinXP Home Edition 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build #2600) CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2400+ (Thoroughbred) , 2.00 GHz Video: COMPAQ 7500 Monitor on ASUS A9250 (1024x768x32bpp 75Hz) Sound: Realtek AC97 Audio Memory: Used: 379/768MB Uptime: 21m 32s HD: [C:PRESARIO] 18.73/185.67 GB [D:PRESARIO_RP] 0.70/4.24 GB [F:DRV2_VOL1] 6.24/6.24 GB [G:DRV2_VOL2] 221.01/273.23 GB Connection: VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter - Packet Scheduler Miniport @ 100.0 Mbps (Rec: 1.97MB Sent: 1.48MB)

by upgrading to a dual core cpu will i see a difference?
like when running Nero pc slows down alot.. and then ie goes slow . i thought this dual core will do the trick for multi tasking

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage....oard+%2D+Retail

http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Shop...bmit=ChangeItem

and do i need special ram for this board . some say it is picky with ram

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I AM A DUMPSTER DIVER AND PROUD OF IT..
Reach Down & Grab it Or Walk in & Get Some !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!}

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. February 2007 @ 10:54

ddp

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19. February 2007 @ 12:44

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can get a pci ide controller card.

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neptune

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19. February 2007 @ 13:01

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thanks ddp that solves my problem :) ddp will i see a difference from a regular 2.0 ghz to a duo core cpu the one i listed

that ide card is quite cheap

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...70704&CatId=508

also
on first hard drive there is windows xp / on second there is vista. is there a way i can get both of these to run like they are now ? i know xp records your hardware . just wondering is there a way to get these hard drives to fire with new board like they are now.

[ + quote]

I AM A DUMPSTER DIVER AND PROUD OF IT..
Reach Down & Grab it Or Walk in & Get Some !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!}

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. February 2007 @ 13:03

ddp

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19. February 2007 @ 13:06

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if new board had same chipset manufacturer than might have got away without reloading xp & vista but as is different than you are sol.

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neptune

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19. February 2007 @ 13:34

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thanks again ddp . well i guess ill just have to do a fresh install of xp and vista.

by upgrading to a dual core cpu will i see a difference?
like when running Nero pc slows down alot.. and then ie goes slow . i thought this dual core will do the trick for multi tasking ? or am i kiding myself//////////// some say there is no difference with these dual core cpus

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I AM A DUMPSTER DIVER AND PROUD OF IT..
Reach Down & Grab it Or Walk in & Get Some !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!}

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. February 2007 @ 13:35

ddp

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19. February 2007 @ 13:42

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might see speed increase but also depends on how much ram you have to begin with & what is free.

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