Rebuilding an old computer

[Antares 531]

I have an old computer with an ASUS P2B mb in a PC Power & Cooling
tall tower case. I really like this very well built case, but the mb
is about obsolete. I would like to fit this case with a new mb that is
specifically chosen for office work. That is, I do not use this
computer for games or on-line videos.

This case is designed for an AT/ATX mb, and I will have to select a
new mb that will fit the dimensions and match up with the mounting
holes and rear connection ports.

I'm considering an Intel Core 2 Quad Core CPU but have not firmed this
up, yet.

I intend to get this computer rebuilt then install Windows 7 on it
when they get it thoroughly checked out and on the market. I'll be
using it for AutoCAD drafting and general MS Office software. I also
may use it for Adobe Photo Shop graphics work.

I'd like some suggestions as to the best mb for this kind of setup,
and also for a good flat screened monitor that can be rotated such
that its long axis is vertical. This works very well for some AutoCAD
drafting layouts.

I've looked at the Gigabyte EP45-UB3P and the ASUS P5B-VM but can't
get enough information together to make any decisions.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Gordon

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

I have an old computer with an ASUS P2B mb in a PC Power & Cooling
tall tower case. I really like this very well built case, but the mb
is about obsolete. I would like to fit this case with a new mb that is
specifically chosen for office work. That is, I do not use this
computer for games or on-line videos.

This case is designed for an AT/ATX mb, and I will have to select a
new mb that will fit the dimensions and match up with the mounting
holes and rear connection ports.

I'm considering an Intel Core 2 Quad Core CPU but have not firmed this
up, yet.

I intend to get this computer rebuilt then install Windows 7 on it
when they get it thoroughly checked out and on the market. I'll be
using it for AutoCAD drafting and general MS Office software. I also
may use it for Adobe Photo Shop graphics work.

I'd like some suggestions as to the best mb for this kind of setup,
and also for a good flat screened monitor that can be rotated such
that its long axis is vertical. This works very well for some AutoCAD
drafting layouts.

I've looked at the Gigabyte EP45-UB3P and the ASUS P5B-VM but can't
get enough information together to make any decisions.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Gordon

Since your questions relate to hardware, not Windows, the experts in a
hardware newsgroup would be best qualified to help you.

 

[db]

if all your keeping is
the case,

then you should leave
that old computer as is

or do some minor
upgrades to it.

then instead of tossing
out the innards of that old
computer only to re-stuff
the case with something
compatible,

just buy a bare bones
kit.

then you will have 2
computers that you
can network together
and have as a backup.

--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
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~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

I'd like some suggestions as to the best mb for this kind of setup,
and also for a good flat screened monitor that can be rotated such
that its long axis is vertical. This works very well for some AutoCAD
drafting layouts.

Please ask questions about hardware in a hardware newsgroup, not here
in a Windows XP one. Mot only is your question off-topic here, but you
would be much more likely to get the help you are looking for if you
would ask where the hardware experts hang out.

 

[Andrew E.]

ATX boards will all be compatable with an ATX designed tower.For MB,
go to intel.com,desktop,locate the board configuration page,this lets you
make up the board with what you want,the configuration lists all brands
that comply.Its hard to beat an intel board,by intel...

 

[Unknown]

Why do you continue acting like a newsgroup cop?

Please ask questions about hardware in a hardware newsgroup, not here
in a Windows XP one. Mot only is your question off-topic here, but you
would be much more likely to get the help you are looking for if you
would ask where the hardware experts hang out.

 

[Monitor]

Ken wrote a useful reply: He pointed the OP in the right direction where he
would be most likely to get expert help. There is nothing useful in your own
reply. If you had tried a little harder then you could have quoted the exact
name of a relevant hardware newsgroup (e.g.
Microsoft.Publick.WindowsXP.hardware) but then critizizing is always easier
than doing.

Plonk.

 

[Unknown]

Yes criticizing is always easier Ala your response!

Plonk!

 

[Monitor]

I gave the OP the correct link for a hardware newsgroup. You gave him
nothing.

 

[Unknown]

I gave him a hint to ignore Ken!

I gave the OP the correct link for a hardware newsgroup. You gave him
nothing.

 

[James Watson]

You may not like Ken but the fact stands that Ken pointed the OP in the
right direction. You now claim that you did the OP a favor by telling him to
ignore Ken's correct advice. Do you expect the OP to thank you for your
misleading piece of advice?

This is a fine example of turning negative into positive. Have you ever
considered the career of a spin doctor?

 

[Unknown]

Misleading????????

You may not like Ken but the fact stands that Ken pointed the OP in the
right direction. You now claim that you did the OP a favor by telling him
to ignore Ken's correct advice. Do you expect the OP to thank you for your
misleading piece of advice?

This is a fine example of turning negative into positive. Have you ever
considered the career of a spin doctor?

 

[Ray Luca]

This is a fine example of turning negative into positive. Have you ever
considered the career of a spin doctor?

The weasel doesn't even "plonk" when he says he did.

He's a bozo - I plonked him moons ago.

 

[db]

the fact is that if the o.p.
wanted to know if this
newsgroup was appropriate
to ask the question about
rebuilding an old computer,

then the o.p. would have
asked.

but the complaint about the
mvp's here are valid.

"anyone" can ask "any" questions
on "any" newsgroup.

it is not for anyone to dictate
what questions can be asked
or who should respond.

"Please ask questions about hardware in a hardware newsgroup, not here
in a Windows XP one."

the above is not for anyone
to decide or dictate.

" Not only is your question off-topic here"

it is not off topic because
the o.p. was asking a variety
of questions that could be
answered by anyone.

"you would be much more likely to get the help you are looking for if you
would ask where the hardware experts hang out.

the statement above is
condensending to everyone
who took the time to provide
some helpful suggestions.

perhaps, it was not the mvp's
intent to be newsgroup police.

however, maybe when the
opportunity arises again,

they will likely suggest to the
o.p. in a professional manner
to cross post the question
so that additional information
can be obtained in order to
make an informed decision.

in all fairness, the mvp's had
a right to provide a response
to the issue at hand as well.

but were the responses helpful
or controversial.

as a result of their responses,
this thread has become an
off topic event.

ironic, isn't it?
--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- Microsoft Partner
- @hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen

 

[Twayne]

Didn't I just see you plonk him?

Yes criticizing is always easier Ala your response!

Plonk!

 

[Twayne]

Actually no, not ironic at all IMO. Unfortunately it's typical of many
of the supposed MVP's and their narcissistic, ego-bound sense of self
importance and some are only posting lately to be sure they've got a
good trail for the MVP universe as is required to maintain the "title".
A specific set of them has no bona fide interest in helping people at
all and are tired of it. They should gracefully exit stage right, IMO.

Cheers,`

Twayne

 

[Rich]

the fact is that if the o.p.
wanted to know if this
newsgroup was appropriate
to ask the question about
rebuilding an old computer,

then the o.p. would have
asked.

but the complaint about the
mvp's here are valid.

"anyone" can ask "any" questions
on "any" newsgroup.

it is not for anyone to dictate
what questions can be asked
or who should respond.

"Please ask questions about hardware in a hardware newsgroup, not here
in a Windows XP one."

the above is not for anyone
to decide or dictate.

" Not only is your question off-topic here"

it is not off topic because
the o.p. was asking a variety
of questions that could be
answered by anyone.

"you would be much more likely to get the help you are looking for if you
would ask where the hardware experts hang out.

the statement above is
condensending to everyone
who took the time to provide
some helpful suggestions.

perhaps, it was not the mvp's
intent to be newsgroup police.

however, maybe when the
opportunity arises again,

they will likely suggest to the
o.p. in a professional manner
to cross post the question
so that additional information
can be obtained in order to
make an informed decision.

in all fairness, the mvp's had
a right to provide a response
to the issue at hand as well.

but were the responses helpful
or controversial.

as a result of their responses,
this thread has become an
off topic event.

ironic, isn't it?
--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- Microsoft Partner
- @hotmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~"share the nirvana" - dbZen

I lurk on computer newsgroups to glean invaluable information. Being above
average in amateur computer skills & seeing the level of expertise on this
newsgroup, I never see the value of offering my feeble advice. While I
understand the significance of setting up pertinent newsgroups to prevent
anarchy & bring some order to the process of finding expert advice on
specific topics, many times I have restrained myself from responding to the
self-appointed newsgroup police who seek to inflate their fragile egos by
scrutinizing & analyzing every post to find one that they can jump on.
Unless a poster asks advice on how to drop a tranny on a '57 Chevy, I feel
that the purpose of newsgroups & the internet in general is to share
information & help each other.
The point of this diatribe is to recognize, in particular, DatabaseBen. I
have seen threads that reach a dozen replies both castigating & defending
the poster for a perceived "off topic" post. Typically, either somewhere in
the middle of the thread or at the end, there will be a reply from
DatabaseBen that calmly dispenses expert advice without judgment of the
relevance of the question to the newsgroup. There are several other experts
on this group that are just as helpful. I just wanted to thank all the
experts that just help poor schmucks like me by just answering the question.
Some problems defy a Google search & need a detailed question to receive a
resolution. In the last 15 years I have come from not knowing how to start
Windows 3.11 to being able take a computer totally apart & put it back
together, set up & maintain a mixed wired/wireless 6 computer home network &
never walk away from my wife or kids' computer without fixing the hardware
or software issue. All because of internet searches & the help of caring
experts on newsgroups.
I have now made this thread even more off topic so have at me. I can take
it.
Rich

 

[Bill in Co.]

Oh goodie! That being the case, can I ask some questions about Sarah
Palin? (I mean who knows, maybe she is rebuilding a computer, which sounds
kinda general to me, LOL).

 

[Lil' Dave]

Please ask questions about hardware in a hardware newsgroup, not here
in a Windows XP one. Mot only is your question off-topic here, but you
would be much more likely to get the help you are looking for if you
would ask where the hardware experts hang out.

You started off good giving the OP a place to go. Left bad by telling the
OP not to post such in this newsgroup. All in one sentence.
--
"All men are created equal"
No one said they weren't different.
No one said they would not disagree.
No one said they would not have different perspectives.
No one said they would all work in harmony.
"We the peope" is a collective of all of these.

Dave