I am trying to gather info on building my first DIY PC. I am wondering- What on the motherboard determines what the processor speed can max out at? (Ex. I have heard that it is the front side bus. If I want to put in a 3GHz processor, does the FSB have to be at least 3GHz?) I am also open to suggestions. I am looking for a motherboard that will be pretty versatile as far as what I can put into it, so I can do later mods to it. All suggestions are appreciated. I would like to build a PC with a 3 GHz dual core (Or more cores) processor, 3-4 GB RAM (With some space for more RAM later if possible.) So if you have any suggestions, let me know! Thanks in advance! =)

I have p4 system wioth motherboard with serial no: PUM266am - I. I couold not able to install the other sound drivers for my pc which is working. Plz tell me any suggestions or downloading sites? thanQ!

I turn on the computer and everything is fine, then about 1 hour later the sound breaks and suddenly restarts. I've checked the electrical components and it is not that. May someone help me? P.S. Some friends said that it is my motherboard

What does an ATX motherboards 8-pin secondary power connector do...and do i NEED to have it plugged in, because currently when i plug it in the motherboard starts smoking, and it wont turn on.

im planning on buying a newer video card but my motherboard only supports ddr2 memory (RAM). i know that my current video card is ddr2 only and would like to know if, say like a ddr5 video card, can be supported.

I am getting alot of answers that either 9600 is agreat card, or its not the best way to go for a game like combat arms. Passmak rates it 51st http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html I have the hp pavilion a6614f : http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01570948&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ca&lang=en&product=3820307 This is the 9600 i am eyeing: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=14-187-060&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&SelectedRating=-1&PurchaseMark=&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&Keywords=%28keywords%29&Page=2 card info: http://www.gpureview.com/GeForce-9600-GT-card-557.html If i play on medium settings on a game like cod 5 or combat arms, will i atleast be able to achieve 35 frames per sec. The 9600 gt sells for about 80$, is there a better card for its price? It has a 256 bus, and it seems to have decent stats after some exploring. I want to know if there is anything better at the same price, and is compatible with my motherboard...i was suggested a few, but after some comparing, the 9600 gt seems to be best. Please keep in mind that i will not be the hardcore gamer. The most ill ever do is probably a bit of combat arms or cod 5 or something. I just want to know will it run properly without a lag each second? People say it can run crysis 2 with max settings pretty well, but i still want some input on whether or not i am makign the right choice

Bought my computer two ago from day one the power box and the bottom of the computer get so hot it burns my legs. It burnt a black spot on the bottom of the computer have been call for two yrs on this, They keep saying it is normal. About two weeks ago it burnt out the motherboard and Acer is wanting $200 to fix plus shipping both ways.

I am looking at the i5 720 2.66GHz and the i7 860 2.8GHz Both have 8mb Caches. Both would be on a 1156 socket motherboard. Whats the difference between them technically? and performance wise in gaming? would i need a 1366 mobo to really utilise an i7? is the performance difference worth the £60 price difference? i5: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172755 i7: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172754

Hi am tryin to install a Asus P5k Ws motherboard. does anyone have description on how to step by step. my most problem is installing the front panel buttons like power onto the motherboard, Anyone got any nice steps? I would really appreciate it

In regards to my previous situation just to inform whomever is reading this that Ive also added another monitor to my system and its the same senario so is it safe to say that my motherboard burnd out just as Ive been reading so much about around the net??