[MenschX]

for ATX case. I am not sure what to look for.
here the processor inf:
?Core 2 Quad Q660

old mobo is this
MOBO

but I wanna switch to a ATX mobo

want to be able to reuse the memory , which is:
1024 MB PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM [ x 4]

oh and his graphic card is the 4890, that'll need to fit too

ok, here's what I found:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131348
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358

do they work with the memory? he does have DDR2, but its PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM

Don't want to spend a fortune. I am already spending way too much money on this.
THANKS! You guys been really so helpful...I know I am a pain the behind.

[Trotter]

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP43-UD3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

[MenschX]

will it take the memory?
PC5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM

THANKS

[Trotter]

It should. It will only run the RAM at the speed of the RAM (which is low).

[95BlackGA]

Originally Posted by Trotter

It should. It will only run the RAM at the speed of the RAM (which is low).

I do agree, it is slower ram. The motherboard does support running ram at 667mhz, according to ASUS' site.

[abudalow]

how about ASUS P5QL-E

[MenschX]

thank you everyone! My kid will be thrilled. For him it'll be almost like a new computer.
I just got the antec 900 and realized that that stupid gateway mobo is a BTX. LOL so that's why I needed the new mobo. I am learning...

one more question...so if the memory isn't an issue...this one would work too?
Newegg.com - MSI P45 Platinum LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

I am thinking that he would want a second graphic card within the year...so MAYBE 2 PCI express slots would be nice to have. also.. he got another cheap card he could use as a physic card.

Not really all necessary...especially because this is an older processor...but would nice I guess.

never mind fbs is different. i think i'll go with the gigabyte. looks like the asus has some sata issues.
[if i can believe the newegg reviews] I am just gonna forget about the second PCI.

[Trotter]

Memory

1. 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory
2. Dual channel memory architecture
3. Support for DDR2 1200+/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules

The Gigabyte board will support 667MHz RAM. SLI/Crossfire is not all it is cracked up to be. You will get better performance out of a single, more powerful card.

[MenschX]

Thank you!!!! I chose Gigabyte. Came today...it's done. He's happy...and I got my computer back. Thanks god I had no problems with the re-activation of windows 7.