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Grant wrote: |
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> My motherboard is getting flaky and it's time for a new one. I have |
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> an AMD 6000+ CPU, 4GB DDR2/800 RAM, 2TB SATA2 HD, Blu-Ray burner, PCI |
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> wireless card, 400W power supply, and ATX case. I could replace any |
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> of these components if it's worthwhile for some new feature, but I may |
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> as well keep them if it's not. |
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You'll probably keep the HDD, Blu-Ray drive and the wireless card for the |
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new system. It's better to replace your PSU. For example : |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033 |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371046 |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182202 |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817207012 |
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They'll all do the job, different brands, models and prices. |
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If you're not going to sell the old CPU and memory modules you can buy a |
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mobo and keep it as a backup PC : |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Asus-M2N68-AM-PLUS-Socket-AM2-GeForce7025-DDR2-A-V- |
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Lan-/310329745884?pt=Motherboards&hash=item48411821dc |
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You'll need a new chassis if you decide to keep these old parts. |
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> The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I |
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> also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea. The system is for |
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> playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever. If you're familiar |
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> with the current hardware scene, where would you go from here as far |
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> as a motherboard and other components? Any features a Gentoo'er |
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> should look for? |
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Plenty to choose. HDMI is nearly in every motherboard with onboard video. |
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There are many ways to go, I picked the AM3+ way and with some excessive |
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spending for the motherboard : |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514 |
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Not economical but I like the look and the quality of this one. For the |
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CPU : |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103903 |
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A cheap option, but should be enough and instead of paying big bucks for |
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6-cores etc, wait for the bulldozer. For memory : |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231308 |
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8 GB should be good for a long time. With this board you'll need a |
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discrete video card. This one should do the job : |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161374 |
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Fanless, so some ventilation is needed. I went full AMD. Good luck. |
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