ASUS P5N-VM Motherboard w/ Free Intel E7500 CPU - $199

[Apoptosis]

Newegg has ASUS P5N-VM Server/Workstation microATX Socket 775 Motherboard w/ nVidia Quadro FX 470 w/ 2 DVI Ports + Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93 GHz CPU (Retail) for $199.99 + $8 Shipping= $208. The CPU will be added to cart automatically. The Intel E7500 is a Core 2 Duo processor that runs at 2.93GHz and retails for $119.99 at Newegg, so you are basically getting the board for $80.

Get great performance from Asus' P5N-VM WS motherboard. Powered by NVIDIA's Quadro FX470 chipset, it supports Intel LGA775 Core 2 processors include Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo and Pentium series. It features superior display performance with reduced power demands and native DDR2 800 support for up to 8GB or memory with dual channel providing increased performance. 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors give longer life and higher energy efficiency by supplying power to vital components independently. The onboard NVIDIA Quadro FX470 based on the NVIDIA CUDA architecture is the consummate solution for professional workstation graphics at a PC price. Eight channels of HD sound complement the video display for a true movie-going experience. Four 3Gb/s SATA controllers offer multiple possible RAID configurations for extra security and high-speed performance. Six USB 2.0 connectors give you excellent flexibility in attaching peripherals. FSB: 1333/1066MHz Supported CPU Technologies: Hyper-Threading Technology Number of DDR2 Slots: 4 x 240Pin DDR2 Standard: DDR2 800 Maximum Memory Supported: 8GB Channel Supported: Dual Channel PCI Express 2.0 x 16: 1 PCI Express x1: 1 x PCIe x 1 (x4 Slot) for optional SAS card 1 x PCIe x 1 (x1 Slot)

[AlpineKid]

does anyone know if this motherboard would fit into a DELL mini tower? I would like to upgrade two computers. Thank you

[bubba]

Depending on the model it should, all the dells are mATX boards. What to watch for is on the older ones sometimes they made the cooler mounts part of the mobo tray. the Intel socket 478 I have are all like that. The cooler retention bracket bolts through the board and into the tray.

Then there is Dells whole BTX phase...

[AlpineKid]

Depending on the model it should, all the dells are mATX boards. What to watch for is on the older ones sometimes they made the cooler mounts part of the mobo tray. the Intel socket 478 I have are all like that. The cooler retention bracket bolts through the board and into the tray.

Then there is Dells whole BTX phase...

I have not had the boxes open yet, so I do not know about the insides. Sorry if I am asking dumb questions, but what is moba tray?
Is there any way to tell which Dell boxes I have, mATX or BTX, from the outside?
If I where to buy this board for both computers then I would have to buy the Windows 7 operating system, the amount of memory that I want and larger HD since both compters have only 40GB in them. These should be able to be used as 2nd HD, right?
Would doing this better then just getting something from DELL or someplace?
Thank you for the help.

[bubba]

Mobo.. .short for MOtherBOard

What is model is your dell?

[AlpineKid]

Mobo.. .short for MOtherBOard

What is model is your dell?

One computer, the older one, is a DIMENSION 2400 and the newer one is a DIMENSION 3000.
Then I would have to get memory chips, hard drives and what else? Where would a good place be to look for these things?
Thank you

[bubba]

This will fit in a 2400 or 3000 case (I have about 60 of them between the two here at work) BUT the front panel connectors for the audio, usb, and power switches are not standard, custom for dells. They wont plug in to this board.

You would need a new case along with the ram. I would suggest Coolermaster Centurion 541

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811119088

Also, your install disk from dell will not work with non-dell motherboards. Your CD key will work with an OEM windows disk, but the install disk that came with your dell will not work.

[AlpineKid]

This will fit in a 2400 or 3000 case (I have about 60 of them between the two here at work) BUT the front panel connectors for the audio, usb, and power switches are not standard, custom for dells. They wont plug in to this board.

You would need a new case along with the ram. I would suggest Coolermaster Centurion 541

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811119088

Also, your install disk from dell will not work with non-dell motherboards. Your CD key will work with an OEM windows disk, but the install disk that came with your dell will not work.

Thank you Babba for the price info.
Now I have a price on a mobo/cpu & box, now I need a suggestion on where & what kind of memory chips to put in. I normally go to pricewatch.com for prices. I am then going to need HD's(at least 320GB) and am I going to need a video card?
Where would be the best place to go to get the best price for Windows 7 premium 64 bit?

[Darkstar]

Babba

[DX]

Its easier to just get a cheapo case or you can make your own connector. It should only take you a few hours and a few Tylenol