Re: [H] Socket A Motherboard (no, this is not another CR archive message)

Thanks for the info on the Foxconn board.  The ECS board has been good to me, had four and only one died of cap failure.  I tend to like the NF2 boards, but I'd have to look around to possibly find a major name board.  If it weren't for the warm boot problem, we could probably keep the MB and just

RE: [H] Socket A Motherboard (no, this is not another CR archive message)

Here’s some socket A options. Note, they are getting fewer every day. You might also check out ebay as there may be some vendors / private sellers that have some.  

Re: [H] Socket A Motherboard (no, this is not another CR archive message)

I have been using Foxconn 748K7AA for socket A rebuilds, have been OK. Mostly replacing ECS with blown caps. sis chipset. from Newegg, like $39 delivered. Only done 3 and my friend has done 3 but so far seem fine. Manual leaves a lot to be desired though. They have a version with SATA headers f

[H] Socket A Motherboard (no, this is not another CR archive message)

My son is trying to slightly update his computer on a very limited budget.  Currently he has a 1.47Ghz Athlon in an Aopen AK75 MB.  Since it was 6 months old the board has refused to warm boot, you always need to turn off the power supply and wait, so it's time for a change. He's got a new power su

[H] OT - Great Movie

Just saw Malick's new movie "The New World" Incredible. He presents about as accurate and even-handed a retelling of the founding of Jamestown and the whole Pocahontas/John Smith story that is taught to every school child here in America. The best thing about the movie is that he strips out all

Re: [H] Cell phones

On Thu Feb 2 10:12:54 GMT 2006 Bill typed; Ditto on the Moto e815 on VZW... One of the best combos I've ever had.. Only problem is that it doesn't have Nat'l Access for data & trying to find one with bluetooth ain't easy without dropping $500 for a PDA/phone. --+-- Wayne