Which motherboard for MY computer???!?!!! (a total PC dummy)

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Which motherboard for MY computer???!?!!! (a total PC dummy)

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The specifications for my computer are as below. Could anyone tell me just exactly which motherboard I need for this monster??

p.s.: I'm aware that this Com might be a bit behind its time but... I'd like to sort this problem out... but feel free to advise for the better (bearing in mind that you are talking to a total PC Repair dummy).. I've looked at a few AMD ATX stuff.... hmmf.. but the memory supported don't seem to match up with my Computer specs.. Am I wrong about this?

Please... anyone.. with expertise...let me know... (really really desperate!) :0

Many thanks.

Processor
Processor clock speed 1800 MHz
Chipset VIA KM 266
Processor AMD Athlon XP
Processor family AMD Athlon
Processor front side bus 266 MHz

Display
Video adapter, bus 1 AGP (free)

Memory
Internal memory 256 MB
Memory slots 2 DIMM sockets

Disk drive
Hard disk drive capacity 40 GB
Diskette drive 1.44 MB
Hard disk rotational speed 5400 RPM

Optical drive
Optical drive type DVD-rom drive
CD drive maximum speed 16x max.
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What exact processor do you have eycho? Welcome to the forums.

I'm guessing you have a bad motherboard in one of your systems and you are looking for a replacement?
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I think he has an AXP 2200+ and it looks like he has a motheboard with the VIA KM 266 chipset...
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The only Socket A one I see on Newegg (besides a $150 ITX one) is this one. I don't recommend that one, but it would do, I suppose, in a pinch.

What I recommend would be to find an Asus A7N8X series or an Abit NF7/AN7 series on ebay. It might a little more expensive than the PC Chips one, but it would have infinitely more mileage to it. (Unless you're unlucky and get a flaky, bad karma version or something.)

If you're just looking for any old replacement, just look on ebay for one, the older ones are cheap and available. I picked one up a few months ago that would suit your needs for $5, for example. Just keep your eyes open. 8)
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I have about five Socket A systems, in case you were wondering. :P
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How do I find out the specification of my processor??

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[quote="Apoptosis"]What exact processor do you have eycho? Welcome to the forums. - I don't know what kind of processor it is.. I have seen it say AMD Athlon xp 2200+ though... is this what you guys mean?


And...
yeah, my motherboard seems to be non-responsive. It doesn't switch on!!!!
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I would recommend looking at Gigabyte mobos. I've never had trouble with them.
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I would recommend buying a cheap Socket A Mobo at eBay.
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