Motherboard died & needs replacing. First time installing a motherboard so I would appreciate any suggestions. Have always used Asus before (the dead one is P4SDX) but am open to any suggestions. Would like to upgrade the CPU as well (currently P4 2.4) and upgrade memory to DDR2 1GB (currently 1536mb PC2700). Would like to keep it between $200-$300 for MB & CPU (if it's possible). This particular computer is not used for gaming, nor do I need overclocking (truthfully, no idea what it is but I searched the forum and saw references to it) - just plain vanilla lots of internet research and a little bit of Photoshop. Would like to keep the following since they all work fine & the budget doesn't spread that far!
OS - WinXP Pro
Case - I believe it's referred to as a Mid-tower
PSU - Mad Dog SurePower 450W (new)
HD - 2 IDE drives - both Maxtor 120 GB (really need to keep these)
DVD - Memorex 16x-DDL-IN
Floppy Drive (I know, from the stone age but need to keep for now)
Graphics - nVidea 3D Fuzion GeForce FX 5500 AGP 256mb (really would like to keep - fairly new)
Sound - Mad Dog 4.1 DSP 4 channel (PCI)
Monitor - 19" which works great
Printer & Scanner also
Current Memory - Kingston 1536 mb but would like to upgrade to DDR2 (can transfer this memory to another computer so nothing is lost)
Have always purchased parts locally (Frys, MicroCenter, BestBuys) but if mail order is the way to go, please suggest who is good - I would guess mail order would be cheaper but is the customer service good?
I have to go out of town later tonight & will be back Monday but in the meantime would REALLY appreciate any suggestions. If you need any more info, I'll check back before I leave and provide it. Thanks in advance!
OS - WinXP Pro
Case - I believe it's referred to as a Mid-tower
PSU - Mad Dog SurePower 450W (new)
HD - 2 IDE drives - both Maxtor 120 GB (really need to keep these)
DVD - Memorex 16x-DDL-IN
Floppy Drive (I know, from the stone age but need to keep for now)
Graphics - nVidea 3D Fuzion GeForce FX 5500 AGP 256mb (really would like to keep - fairly new)
Sound - Mad Dog 4.1 DSP 4 channel (PCI)
Monitor - 19" which works great
Printer & Scanner also
Current Memory - Kingston 1536 mb but would like to upgrade to DDR2 (can transfer this memory to another computer so nothing is lost)
Have always purchased parts locally (Frys, MicroCenter, BestBuys) but if mail order is the way to go, please suggest who is good - I would guess mail order would be cheaper but is the customer service good?
I have to go out of town later tonight & will be back Monday but in the meantime would REALLY appreciate any suggestions. If you need any more info, I'll check back before I leave and provide it. Thanks in advance!