Jim wrote:
> I'm an old PC tech who's been out of work for the past 5 years and I'm
> wanting to build a new pc but with hardware changing as fast as it has, I am
> seeking advise from people on how to build this pc.
>
> I am planning on using the "AMD Athlon 64 FX-57 1MB L2 Cache 64-bit Socket
> 939 Processor" and I am looking for the best motherboard to suit my needs.
>
> I am wanting one with support up to or beyond 4Gb, one that supports both
> Ultra ATA 133/100 EIDE and SATA drives (future expansion for RAID setup).
> Also, I am wanting to continue using my 8 x AGP video card w/128MB (with
> plans on upgrading it to 256 MB).
>
> Now to tell you what I don't want on building this PC. I DO NOT want
> integrated devices, i.e. audio,video, with the only exception would be LAN
> support up to 1Gb. I PREFER as many PCI slots as possible, with the fastest
> possible FSB support.
>
> ANY Advise is welcome, any recommendations of motherboards, as well as other
> parts are also welcome.
>
> ANYBODY have any ideas ??
>
>
> P.S. Is over-clocking a SAFE Idea on this expensive CPU ?
>
>

I got an Asus from my dad's office, it was a year old when i got it, and
it chrashed right away.