Wanted - AMD mobo and XP2200 for less than �150!

**broona** · 28th February 2003

I'm currently running a ECS K7S5A motherboard with AMD Athlon XP 1600+. Been offered �100 for it, so time for a little upgrade, with an extra �50 to add in. What's the best board for the money, and where should I get it from. Seen this one http://www.ecs.uk.com/products/pd_sp...product_id=267 but can't find anywhere I can buy one! Or if anyone knows where I can get a mobo with XP2400 for �150, that would be even better!

Cheers, broona.

**broona** · 2nd March 2003

Please?! I'm getting it this week, so any help would be appreciated. Really interested in which chipset to go for, as I don't know enough about them. :shy:

**broona** · 2nd March 2003

OK, think I'm sorted, going through Scan. I'm thinking of getting a boxed AMD processor. I know these come with an approved fan, but does anyone know if they come with thermal paste?

Cheers.

**Mr_Flash** · 3rd March 2003

I pretty sure they don't come with any thermal paste

**broona** · 3rd March 2003

Cheers for the reply Mr_Flash, ordered some too just in case! Managed to sell mine, including 512mb PC2100 DDR memory, for �150, and am getting the following -

Asrock K7S8X SiS746
AMD *Retail* Athlon XP 2200+
Coolermaster Premium Heat Sink Compound
512Mb PC2700 (PC333) DDR Memory

for �200 delivered. Now is not the time to tell me you found it cheaper!!!

Cheers for the help, broona.

**broona** · 7th March 2003

Just one more thing! The XP2200 runs at 133x2 = 266mhz, and I got 333mhz DDR memory, for future upgrades. The motherboard lets me run memory and processor out of sync, so I've got the memory at 333mhz. Should I run it like this, or keep both speeds the same?