Motherboards, CPU's and CPU Coolers
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What is a Motherboard?
A motherboard is the central or primary printed circuit board (PCB) making up a complex electronic system, such as a modern computer. It is also known as a mainboard, baseboard, system board, planar board, or, on Apple computers, a logic board, and is sometimes abbreviated casually as mobo.The abbreviated name "mobo" is generally credited to the magazine Maximum PC.
Most motherboards produced today are designed for so-called IBM-compatible computers, which held over 96% of the global personal computer market in 2005.See the chart at the bottom of this page: http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/total-share.ars/10 Motherboards for IBM-compatible computers are specifically covered in the PC motherboard article.
A motherboard, like a backplane, provides the electrical connections by which the other components of the system communicate, but unlike a backplane also contains the central processing unit and other subsystems such as real time clock, and some peripheral interfaces.
A typical...
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Micro ATX Motherboards
Motherboards for Micro ATX
MSI K8MM3-V Via Motherboard - Socket 754, MicroATX, Audio, VGA, AGP 8x, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0, Serial ATA, RAID $49.99The MSI K8MM3-V Socket 754 Micro ATX motherboard supports 64-bit AMD Athlon 64 processors (2800+, 3000+, 3200+, 3400+, and 3700+), as well as Sempron 2600+, 2800+, 3000+, 3100+, and 3300+ CPUs.
Intel D945GCPE Motherboard - Intel 945GC, Socket 775, MicroATX, Audio, Video, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0, Serial ATA $59.99This board is built with affordability and flexibility in mind, and supports Intel® Core 2 Duo processors, Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processors, Intel® Pentium® D processors, Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, ...
Asus M2A-VM AMD Socket AM2 MicroATX Motherboard / Audio / Video / DVI / PCI Express / Gigabit LAN / USB 2.0 / Serial ATA / RAID $79.99This motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors.
Intel D945GTPL Motherboard - Intel Socket 775, MicroATX, Audio, PCI Express, 10/100 Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0, Serial ATA $84.97This motherboard accommodates dual-core processing and PCI Express graphics for the Intel Pentium D, Intel Pentium 4 and Intel Celeron D CPUs.
Intel DQ35JOE Motherboard - Intel Q35, Socket 775, MicroATX, Audio, Video, DVI, PCI Express, Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID $119.99This motherboard offers high-powered multimedia performance for Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium dual-core, and Intel Celeron processors with 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB.
ATX Motherboards
New ATX Motherboards
Asus M2N-E SLI Motherboard - NVIDIA, Socket AM2, ATX, Audio, PCI Express, SLI Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0 & Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID $99.99This AMD Live! Ready motherboard is ready for some of the hottest CPUs out there! Including the AMD line of AM2 processors.
ECS NF650i SLIT-A (1.0) Motherboard - NVIDIA, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Serial ATA, RAID $84.99With its wealth of advanced technologies, the ECS NF650iSLIT-A (V1.0) offers extreme performance and outstanding value.
MSI K9N SLI Platinum NVIDIA Socket AM2 ATX Motherboard / Audio / PCI Express / SLI Ready / Dual Gigabit LAN / S/PDIF / USB 2.0 & Firewire / Serial ATA / RAID $129.99A system builder's dreams come true! Especially if those dreams include a sinfully fast PC with absolutely spectacular graphics capabilities.
Asus P5N-E SLI Motherboard - NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0 & Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID $139.99This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core processors in LGA775 package. It's excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers!
Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition NVIDIA Socket AM2 ATX Motherboard / Audio / PCI Express / SLI Ready / Gigabit LAN / Wirelss 802.11b/g / S/PDIF / USB 2.0 & Firewire / Serial ATA / RAID $199.99Together with extreme over-clocking capability, you can easily enjoy faster graphics performance and higher video quality today
MSI P35D3 Platinum Motherboard - Intel P35, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, PCI Express, CrossFire Ready, Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0 & Firewire, eSATA, RAID $199.99If you want extreme power and performance, here's the perfect platform -- the MSI P35D3 Platinum Intel P35 Socket 775 ATX motherboard.
Asus Maximus Formula Special Edition Motherboard - 45nm Support, Intel X38, Socket 775, ATX, Audio, CrossFire Ready, PCI Express 2.0, Dual Gigabit LAN, S/PDIF, USB 2.0, Firewire, Serial ATA, RAID $289.99You'll want to build your system around the Asus Maximus Formula Special Edition. Gladiator-tough and incredibly powerful.
What is a CPU?
A Central Processing Unit (CPU), or sometimes just called processor, is a description of a class of logic machines that can execute computer programs. This broad definition can easily be applied to many early computers that existed long before the term "CPU" ever came into widespread usage. The term itself and its initialism have been in use in the computer industry at least since the early 1960s . The form, design and implementation of CPUs have changed dramatically since the earliest examples, but their fundamental operation has remained much the same.
Early CPUs were custom-designed as a part of a larger, sometimes one-of-a-kind, computer. However, this costly method of designing custom CPUs for a particular application has largely given way to the development of mass-produced processors that are suited for one or many purposes. This standardization trend generally began in the era of discrete transistor mainframes and minicomputers and has rapidly accelerated with the popular...
The Battle for CPU Supremecy
Let's find out which CPU is really better.
Which CPU Do You Prefer?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byAMD all the way
Music-Resource says:
Though I have bought several of each type over the years, I tend to lean toward AMD to get more for my money.
~Music Resource~
Posted December 19, 2007
Intell forever
smoke says:
Intel is the best cruncher out there,it seems like AMD dont wanna play.....
Posted January 24, 2008
CPU - Central Processing Unit
AMD vs Intel
AMD CPU's
AMD Athlon 64 4000+ Processor - 2.40GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, SanDiego, OEM, Socket 939, ADA4000DKA5CF, Processor $54.99The AMD Athlon 64 SanDiego Core processor is designed to deliver outstanding levels of performance and customer-focused innovation
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Processor ADA3800BVBOX - 2.0GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Manchester, Dual-Core, Retail, Socket 939, Processor $59.99Able to deliver leading-edge performance for demanding productivity and entertainment software today and in the future
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ Processor ADO4000DDBOX - 2.10GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB ), Brisbane, Dual-Core, Retail, Socket AM2, Processor with Fan $69.99For enthusiasts who are looking to run sophisticated, multiple processor-intense applications simultaneously.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Processor ADA4200CUBOX - 2.20GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Windsor, Dual-Core, Retail, Socket AM2, Processor with Fan $82.99For enthusiasts who are looking to run sophisticated, multiple processors-intense applications simultaneously.
AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Processor ADA3200BXBOX - 2.20GHz, 512KB Cache, 800MHz (1600 MT/s) FSB, Venice, Retail, Socket 754, Processor with Fan $34.99The AMD Athlon%u2122 64 processor is designed to deliver outstanding levels of performance and customer-focused innovation to home & business users alike.
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Processor CPU Fan Bundle - 2.20GHz Socket 939 OEM Processor, Ultra X-Wind Aluminum CPU Fan $44.99Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this processor in a bundle with the Ultra X-Wind High Performance CPU Cooler!
Intel CPU's
Intel Pentium E2160 Processor BX80557E2160 - 1.80GHz, 1MB Cache, 800MHz FSB, Allendale, Dual Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan $84.99With dual-core processor technology that delivers great performance, low power enhancements, and multitasking for everyday computing.
Intel Pentium E2180 Processor BX80557E2180 - 2.0GHz, 1MB Cache, 800MHz FSB, Allendale, Dual Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan $99.99With dual-core processor technology that delivers great performance, low power enhancements, and multitasking for everyday computing.
Intel Celeron D 430 Processor HH80557RG033512 - 1.80GHz, 512KB Cache, 800MHz FSB, Conroe-L, OEM, Socket 775, Processor $44.97The new Intel® Celeron® processor delivers a balanced level of proven technology and exceptional value for desktop PCs.
CPU Cooloing
Multi-Socket Fans
OCZ Vanquisher CPU Cooler - Socket 775, 754, 939, AM2 $24.99The OCZ Vanquisher aggressively cools your CPU thanks to a pure copper base plate and three copper heat pipes that rapidly transfer heat
Thermaltake / Max Orb / Multi-Socket 775/AM2/939/754 / Copper Base / CPU Cooler $29.99The Max Orb Model CL-P0369 features 6-heatpipe structure and its unique radiant heatpipe penetrate fin transmits heat evenly and efficiently.
Kingwin / KA9227 / Socket 775/754/AM2/939/940 / Copper Core / CPU Cooler $29.99The KA-9227 features four (4) copper heat pipes, and a 90 x 90 x 25mm blue LED ball-bearing fan (at 2500 RPM).
Kingwin / KA9228 / Socket 775/754/AM2/939/940 / Copper Core / CPU Cooler $34.99The KA-9228 features four (4) copper heat pipes, and a 90 x 90 x 25mm blue LED ball-bearing fan (at 2500 RPM).
Kingwin Gladiator Socket AM2 / 775 CPU Cooling Fan (Black) $49.99Kingwin's new GA-1025BK Gladiator provides a high-performance cooling solution that will protect even the most powerful systems from heat damage
Thermaltake / V1 / Multi-Socket 775/AM2/939/754 / Copper / CPU Cooler $59.99Whether you've got an Intel or AMD CPU, our Thermaltake's V1 Model Cl-P0401 is the perfect cooling solution.
CPU - Central Processing Unit Over 2.5GHz
Intel vs AMD
AMD CPU's
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Processor ADO4800DDBOX - 2.50GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Brisbane, Dual-Core, Retail, Socket AM2, Processor with Fan $109.99Frustrated by staring at the hourglass icon as soon as you try to work on more than three programs at once, especially when you're working with digital media?
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Processor ADA5000CSBOX - 2.60GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Windsor, Dual-Core, Retail, Socket AM2, Processor with Fan $119.99Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Processor ADA5400IAA5CZ - 2.80GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Windsor, Dual-Core, OEM, Socket AM2, Processor $119.99Enable next-generation platform innovations such as AMD Virtualization and high-performance, unbuffered DDR2 memory to the award-winning AMD64 architecture.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Processor ADA5600CZBOX - 2.80GHz, 2MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Windsor, Dual Core, Retail, Socket AM2, Processor with Fan $151.99Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Processor ADX6000CZBOX - 3.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s), Windsor, Dual-Core, Retail, Socket AM2, Processor with Fan $174.99For prosumers and digital enthusiasts who are looking to run sophisticated, multiple processor-intense applications simultaneously.
Intel CPU's
Intel Pentium D 925 Processor HH80553PG0804MN - 3.0GHz, 4MB Cache, 800MHz FSB, Presler, Dual-Core, OEM, Socket 775, Processor $49.99This CPU features a dual-core design with two complete processor cores that each run at the same speed in one physical package.
Intel Celeron D 360 Processor HH80552RE09951 - 3.46GHz, 512KB Cache, 533MHz FSB, Cedar Mill-512, OEM, Socket 775, Processor $49.99Offers the customer the capability to affordably get onto the Internet, and use educational programs, home-office software, and productivity apps.
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Processor BX80557E6750 - 2.66GHz, 4MB Cache, 1333MHz FSB, Conroe, Dual-Core, Retail, Socket 775, Processor with Fan $199.99Intel® Core%u21222 Duo processor is the new brand name for our next-generation energy-efficient performance desktop and mobile processors.
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Processor Bundle - FREE Sword of the New World PC Game, Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Processor 2.66GHz Retail $199.99Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this dual core processor in a bundle with a FREE Sword of the New World PC Game!
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Computer Repair & Upgrading Books
Building the Perfect PC, Second Edition
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PC Upgrade and Repair Simplified®
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The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide
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Repairing and Upgrading Your PC
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Upgrading and Repairing PCs Training Course: A Digital Seminar from Scott Mueller
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Motherboard & CPU Packages
AMD and Intel
Mach Speed P4MST-890 Motherboard CPU Bundle - Intel Pentium D 925 Processor 3.0GHz OEM $109.99If you're building a powerhouse dual-core PC on a budget, our new Mach Speed P4MST-890 Matrix Socket 775 motherboard is the perfect platform. Works flawlessly with Intel Pentium 4 Prescott, Pentium D, Core2 Duo, and Celeron-D processors with up to 1066MHz FSB.
MachSpeed MSNV-939 Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64 4000+ Processor 2.40GHz OEM $124.99This efficient, scalable ATX mainboard is built for AMD's Athlon 64FX, Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 X2 processors, enabling simultaneous 32 and 64-bit computing.
Intel D945GTPL Intel Socket 775 MicroATX Motherboard and an Intel Pentium D 925 3.0GHz Dual-Core OEM Processor $139.99If you want to build a fast, powerful system capable of astonishing graphics and video performance, the Intel Classic Series D945GTPL Desktop Board is the perfect platform.
MSI K9MM-V Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Processor 2.40GHz OEM $149.99Designed for AMD Athlon 64, 64FX, 64X2 processors up to 800 MHz (1600 MT/s), this innovative board is a perfect fit for fast, powerful gaming, multimedia or business systems.
Asus M2N-E SLI Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Processor 2.80GHz OEM and 1GB DDR2 PC4200 Memory $249.99Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this motherboard in a bundle with the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.80GHz OEM processor and 1GB DDR2 PC4200 memory!
Biostar P4M890-M7 SE Motherboard CPU Bundle - Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Processor 2.13GHz OEM $249.99Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this motherboard in a bundle with the Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13GHz OEM processor!
Chipset Fans
Chipset Cooling
Vantec Iceberq 4 VGA Cooling Kit-Copper with Blue LED $14.99The ICEBERQ 4 improves on the functionality and aesthetics of the original ICEBERQ. High fan speeds help the ICEBERQ 4 cool the video chipset faster.
ZEROtherm GX700 VGA Cooler $14.99With fifty extremely thin aluminum dissipation fins, this product sports dynamic heat reduction capabilities while remaining as quiet as possible!
Vantec Iceberq 5 Premium Copper VGA Cooling Fan $24.99Whether you're looking to replace a bad cooler or just a loud one, the Vantec Iceberq 5 All-In-One VGA Cooler is the ideal solution.
Cooler Master Aquagate Viva Liquid VGA CPU Cooler $59.99If intense heat fries your video card, all the hopes and money you've invested in it are wasted.
For more great PC cooling products visit Tigerdirect.
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