Recommendations

mark · 05-26-2007

(I posted this on Ubuntu Forums, but I'd also like a wider response...)

I've been a satisfied user of an Intel D865-GLC main board for the past 4 years or so...but now I'm getting the urge to upgrade (Core 2 Duo, faster memory & bus speeds, that sort of thing). I've tried to find a forum, discussion, something at Intel's site that would provide some sort of guidance, to no avail. Now I turn to the community for help...

First, if you know of an Intel site I missed, please tell me. Secondly, if you have specific recommendations for an Intel main board, based on the 965/975 chipsets, please share your thoughts. Finally, if there's a non-Intel recommendation (a la ASUS), please let me know.

(And, yes, I would buy one of the Dell offerings, but I've got a perfectly good case, PS, HDDs, etc. that I'd like to make use of. I AM looking at Dell for a replacement for my aging Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ610 laptop....)

Extreme Coder · 05-26-2007

So you're going to upgrade your Motherboard and Processor?
Don't know a lot about that, but I'd suggest getting something with the GMA X3000 Graphic chipset. Best video chip Intel made in a while(with open drivers!)

mand0 · 05-26-2007

I wouldn't buy a whole new Dell system if you've got a perfectly good working case, hard drives, etc. If you want to upgrade everything else you're looking at a new mobo, CPU, and RAM. What's your budget and what kind of things do you use your computer for?

mark · 05-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mand0

I wouldn't buy a whole new Dell system if you've got a perfectly good working case, hard drives, etc. If you want to upgrade everything else you're looking at a new mobo, CPU, and RAM. What's your budget and what kind of things do you use your computer for?

I'm only looking at Dell for a laptop replacement at the moment. My budget is flexible (other than the fact that I think I"m gonna have to get a new car soon), as computers/Linux is my primary hobby at this time...

My use case is fairly typical - surf the Web, email, IM (work-related), noting fancy. I do need dual-boot as my job involves some fairly heavy lifting with Microsoft SQL Server and a web-based app that (unfortunately) makes heavy use of ActiveX and the .Net framework.

Mark

pENdr4gON · 07-12-2007

Shame you guys are in the US... Any of your local pooter suppliers do bundles???

Motherboard Bundles : Computer Supplies from Novatech

My last couple of major upgrades have been done this way.

LordFu · 07-12-2007

NewEgg.com and TigerDirect.com do motherboard bundles, in the U.S. I've bought from both, and I'd recommend both.

05-26-2007	#1 (permalink)
mark Interested participant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA, USA Posts: 20	Recommendations (I posted this on Ubuntu Forums, but I'd also like a wider response...) I've been a satisfied user of an Intel D865-GLC main board for the past 4 years or so...but now I'm getting the urge to upgrade (Core 2 Duo, faster memory & bus speeds, that sort of thing). I've tried to find a forum, discussion, something at Intel's site that would provide some sort of guidance, to no avail. Now I turn to the community for help... First, if you know of an Intel site I missed, please tell me. Secondly, if you have specific recommendations for an Intel main board, based on the 965/975 chipsets, please share your thoughts. Finally, if there's a non-Intel recommendation (a la ASUS), please let me know. (And, yes, I would buy one of the Dell offerings, but I've got a perfectly good case, PS, HDDs, etc. that I'd like to make use of. I AM looking at Dell for a replacement for my aging Sony VAIO PCG-GRZ610 laptop....)
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05-26-2007	#2 (permalink)
Extreme Coder ^_^; Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cairo,Egypt Posts: 1,203	Re: Recommendations So you're going to upgrade your Motherboard and Processor? Don't know a lot about that, but I'd suggest getting something with the GMA X3000 Graphic chipset. Best video chip Intel made in a while(with open drivers!)

05-26-2007	#3 (permalink)
mand0 Commentator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 36	Re: Recommendations I wouldn't buy a whole new Dell system if you've got a perfectly good working case, hard drives, etc. If you want to upgrade everything else you're looking at a new mobo, CPU, and RAM. What's your budget and what kind of things do you use your computer for?

07-12-2007	#5 (permalink)
pENdr4gON Less than 3 miles from the sea Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pompey UK Posts: 177	Re: Recommendations Shame you guys are in the US... Any of your local pooter suppliers do bundles??? Motherboard Bundles : Computer Supplies from Novatech My last couple of major upgrades have been done this way.
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07-12-2007	#6 (permalink)
LordFu I see the Fnords. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 830	Re: Recommendations NewEgg.com and TigerDirect.com do motherboard bundles, in the U.S. I've bought from both, and I'd recommend both.
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