2.4 GHz Processor with ECS 848-P Motherboard

[Guest]

Hello,

I'm preparing to build my first computer. I've spent the last month
researching and don't yet feel I'm ready to start putting components
together. But in this morning's newspaper Frye's has advertised a 2.4
Intel P-4 processor with an ECS 848P-A motherboard for $149.99. That
seems like a very good price for the package and I'm considering its
purchase. Since I'm so new at this, I'm wondering what YOU may think
about this particular processor and motherboard combination.

Please understand I've never intended to build, as my FIRST effort,
any kind of "state-of-the-art" dream system. Maybe later on, when I've
gained enought knowledge and experience, when I have a much better
sense what I'm doing than I do at present. So I view my first
homebuilt effort as a starting point fully intending to move on (and
up) from there.

So what do you think of this CPU/MoBo combo? Is it OK? Are there
potential problems I should be aware of? Will this combination allow
me to put together a decent and respectable computer system?

Thanks in advance for any help and assistence you can provide.

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[Stan]

I've just bought the same combo at Fry's. This MB uses the intel 848P
chipset, which is about the bottom of the line or as some would say
'entry level.' It's a good board, just has the basic features. SATA is
a plus, but only if you use it.

You get what you pay for (The P4 sells for $199, and the MB sells for
$70. (at fry's) so basically you're getting the MB for free). Look at
http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/motherboards/article.php/3304101
for a rundown on the different intel chipsets.

It has all the features I need for a basic desktop system, for running
office and CAD stuff -- a good video card'll be necessary for any
serious gemming.

Yes, this combination allow you to put together a decent and
respectable computer system. Just follow the instructions in the
manual that came with the board and you should be ok.

I've put together dozens of systems, and there's really not to much to
it. It used to be you had to read the manual VERY carefully and set
lots of board jumpers, but that's history,

I may not get to it till the weekend or early next week, but I'll let
you know how it goes.

Stan