Need A new MOBO

[reshadat]

Hi guys. I need a new MOBO. Old one is fried. here is my present system configuration:

Intel P4 2.4 GHZ
512 MB ddr ram
40 gb ide hdd

Can I get a motherboard that is compatible with present configuration and can be used with newer processors as well? What if I plan to get core2duo or dual core after some time? I asked My "computer-waala" and he said its not possible. Also, which motherboard would u guys prefer? My budget is around Rs.2500.

Also which brand is better....My computerwaala is telling me that zebronics/mercury is better than asus/gigabyte...lol...I hope its not true!!

[Sooraj_digit]

if you are planning to have multi-core based proccys then you would have to shift to DDR2s and it may hardly support your old Pentium "pal". i guess a multi-core processor supporting boards dont support the P4s cuz of low FSB support....

Better brands for motherboards are MSI, Gigabyte, Asus.....

[ECE0105]

Try going for an Intel 915GA Mobo, or XFX 610i

I am in the lookout for the same as well.. Best place would be the bazaar section.

[hellgate]

@reshadat from the looks of ur config i assume that ur having P4 2.4Ghz which is compatible with socket 478.getting these type of mobo now is hrd and u wont get good mobo (u'll get crap 1s from Zebronics and Mercury).they'll cost u bout 2.2k and trust me buddy u'll be wasting ur money if u buy 1 of these.

ur best option now is to sell off ur current procy and ram.u'll get bout 1.5-2k for both.add another 4-4.5k and u'll get a E2160 + Biostar GF7050V-M7 + 1GB DDR2 667 for bout 6k.