Boris Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 I really think that I need to upgrade my 5 year old Pentium 2 350 PC very soon and (AS CHEAPLY AS POSSIBLE).I just came across this mobo/cpu offered on the Maplin Electronics site. Micro ATX ECS K7SOM+ http://www.ecs.com.tw/products/pd_spec.asp...?product_id=242Pro'sIts CHEAP - only £89.99 (delivered).1 Ghz Duron Processor (- compared to my existing PII 350).I can use my existing PC100/PC133 SDRAM in it.Will also take DDR - if I can ever afford any !It should fit in my existing ATX case.6 USB 2.0 ports.3 x PCI slotsCon'sProcessor is embedded - so no upgrade path.Onboard sound + onboard/shared graphics (but I'm not a gaming/audio nut)It should last me 18 months/2 years ? - when I will have to do a proper replacement.Will I get a better value deal (less than £100 all in) anywhere else ???? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Have a look at this.It is over your budget at £130, but it is a better spec and will last you longer and is more upgrade proof.I buy most of my computer bits from novatech, customer service is excellent.Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Boris - Is your case definatly ATX and not AT??I think that Craigs suggestion is a better option than the maplins (shudder) onboard CPU jobbie :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted May 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 Boris - Is your case definatly ATX ??Yes - ATX!Metal - and built like a battleship. I've seen smaller sheds ! :D Should outlast me !Taken the comments on board and reconsidering my options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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