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sabashuali · 17-07-2008, 07:22 PM

Hey all

So, I am thinking, maybe I should upgrade to AMD dual core rather than Intel (£££££ is the main driver here). The truth is I know what I am looking for when trying to support a S478 or SL775 CPU, but I never had any exposure to AMD technology. So, what am I looking for in a mobo in terms of bus speed, chipset etc.
I know I will need new memory (DDR2) and new Gcard. I found this mobo on eBay Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 How does this one fair? Has it got what it takes for a good reliable AMD dual core platform? What has it got that is good? What is not so good?

Thanks all!

17-07-2008, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
sabashuali Ani Ma'amin Join Date: May 2005 Age: 41 Male Posts: 1,451 Times Helpful: 71 My Mood: Grumpy Status: Offline My Computer	AMD? But what? Hey all So, I am thinking, maybe I should upgrade to AMD dual core rather than Intel (£££££ is the main driver here). The truth is I know what I am looking for when trying to support a S478 or SL775 CPU, but I never had any exposure to AMD technology. So, what am I looking for in a mobo in terms of bus speed, chipset etc. I know I will need new memory (DDR2) and new Gcard. I found this mobo on eBay Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 How does this one fair? Has it got what it takes for a good reliable AMD dual core platform? What has it got that is good? What is not so good? Thanks all! __________________ This is not a PC friendly user!!! "...when you find someone you really love, all the rest is just... other stuff." - *Leanne Anika Battersby* Help with digital video? Help My Mini City to grow Hit or Miss