[Apologisenow]

Hey everyone, I've been given an old computer. It's missing quite a few parts and I was wondering if you guys could tell me what its missing exactly. Here are some pictures to help. Thanks.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...w/DSC00065.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...w/DSC00066.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...w/DSC00067.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...w/DSC00068.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...w/DSC00069.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...w/DSC00070.jpg

[Curlyben]

Well it looks like ALL you have is a motherboard and CPU, so you'll need RAM and graphics as a minimum.

It is also unclear if there is a hard drive and CD/DVD.
The SATA connections are there, but are they actually attached to anything.

[Apologisenow]

Form Factor �� 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB
Motherboard �� GA-7NNXPV / GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400V Pro / GA-7N400 Pro /
GA-7N400-L1
CPU �� Socket A processor for AMD Athlon™ / Athlon™ XP / Duron™ (K7)
128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die
�� 400(������)/333/266/200 MHz FSB
�� Supports 1.4GHz and faster
Chipset �� nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 IGP (����) / SPP (������) Memory/AGP/PCI
Controller (PAC)
�� nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 MCP-T (��������) / MCP (��) Integrated
Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)
Memory �� 4 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
�� Supports Dual Channel DDR400(������)/DDR333/DDR266 DIMM
�� Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM
�� Supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max)
�� Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
I/O Control �� IT8712F
Slots �� 1 AGP Pro slot (����) or AGP slot (������) supports 8X/4X mode,
AGP3.0 8X interface at 533MHz
�� 5 PCI slots support 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
On-Board IDE �� 2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with
PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100) operation modes
�� IDE3 (��������) and IDE4 (��������) compatible with RAID,
Ultra ATA133/100, IDE
Serial ATA (��������) �� 2 Serial ATA connectors in 150 MB/s operation mode (��������)
�� Controlled by SiI3112 (��������)
Hardware Monitor �� CPU/System/Power fan revolution detect
�� CPU/System temperature detect
�� CPU warning temperature
�� System voltage detect
�� CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
�� CPU Smart Fan control
�� Thermal shutdown function
to be continued...
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
�� For GA-7NNXPV only. �� For GA-7NNXP only.
�� For GA-7N400V Pro only. �� For GA-7N400 Pro only. �� For GA-7N400-L1 only.
NXP / N400 Pro Series Motherboard - 6 -
English
On-Board Peripherals �� 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88M bytes
�� 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
�� GA-7NNXPV: 2 Serial ports(onboard COMA & COMB), 2 VGA ports
GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1:
2 Serial ports (COM1 & COM2)
GA-7N400V Pro: 2 Serial ports (COM1, onboard COMB), 1 VGA port
�� 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 x Rear, 2 x Front by cable)
�� 3 IEEE1394 ports (by cable) (��������)
�� 1 Smart Card Reader connector
�� 1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR (��������) or IR (��)
�� 1 Front Audio connector
On-Board LAN �� Builit in Intel® Kenai 32 + Realtek 8201 (����)
�� Builit in Realtek 8201 (������)
�� 2 RJ45 ports (����) / 1 RJ45 port (������)
On-Board Sound �� Realtek ALC650 CODEC
�� Line Out / 2 front speaker
�� Line In / 2 rear speaker (by s/w switch)
�� Mic In / center & subwoofer (by s/w switch)
�� SPDIF In / Out
�� CD In / AUX In / Game port
On-Board IDE RAID (��������) �� Onboard GigaRAID IT8212F chipset
�� Supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) or
striping+mirroring (RAID 0 + RAID 1)
�� Supports JBOD function
�� Supports concurrent dual ATA133 IDE controller operation
�� Support ATAPI mode for HDD
�� Supports IDE bus master operation
�� Support ATA133/RAID mode switch by BIOS
�� Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up
�� Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds
�� Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in
controller onboard BIOS
to be continued...
�� For GA-7NNXPV only. �� For GA-7NNXP only.
�� For GA-7N400V Pro only. �� For GA-7N400 Pro only. �� For GA-7N400-L1 only.
Introduction
English
- 7 -
On-Board SATA RAID (��������) �� Onboard Silicon Image SiI3112
�� Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1)
�� Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec
�� AIL UDMA and PIO Modes
�� Up to 2 SATA Device
�� ACPI and ATA/ATAPI6
�� Supports hot plug function
On-Board IEEE1394 (��������) �� Built-in MCP-T + RealTek 8801
PS/2 Connector �� PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface
BIOS �� Licensed AWARD BIOS
�� Supports Dual BIOS (��������)
�� Supports Face Wizard
�� Supports Q-Flash
Additional Features �� Supports CPU Dual Power System (DPS) (����)
�� PS/2 Keyboard power on by password
�� PS/2 Mouse power on
�� External Modem wake up
�� STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
�� Wake on LAN (WOL)
�� AC Recovery
�� Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection
�� USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
�� Supports Thermal Shutdown function
�� Supports @BIOS
Overclocking �� Over Voltage (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS
�� Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP/PCI) by BIOS

[Apologisenow]

I hope you can decipher that. They are the specs for my GA-7NNXP motherboard. Could you please advise me on what I need for it if possible. For example the type of graphics and memory I need and if there is anything else. I do have CD/DVD drives and hard drives so that is fine. Thanks.

[Apologisenow]

Anyone?

[Apologisenow]

Please can someone help me :(

[Apologisenow]

Well thanks a lot everyone :(

[JBeaucaire]

What is it you think we can add that your LONG post with the MOBOs specs can't tell you? It lists all the capabilities and compatibilities, tells you what kind of RAM you can use, that the system can use IDE or ATA hard drives...

What more do you want? Most people would simply use the MOBO specs to order the additional components desired. What did you want us to add that's not on that list?

[tf7426]

Get at least 512MB (1GB if you plan on using vista) of DDR400 ram
If you don't have a hard drive attached there then get like a 160GB SATA model
An optical drive or two
If you plan on playing any games get a graphics card, they still make AGP models of some new ones or if you like you can get one from a year or 2 back for cheaper
You didn't take a pic of your case but do you have a PSU installed? If not get a 400W model

[Apologisenow]

Well I got a couple of PSU's, I think one is 400W so that's fine. But the main question really is do you guys think there is any point in spending money on this? Or is it to old? Thanks.

[tf7426]

What do you plan on using the computer for?

[Apologisenow]

Internet mainly, playing runescape (lol), msn, YouTube, that kind of stuff and playing games if possible.

[JBeaucaire]

Except for the Runescape thing, ANY computer can do that, even one 10 years old if it's running.

As long as the MOBO meets the Ruenscape minimal requirements, the rest of your list means go for it.

[Apologisenow]

Hmm OK. Well what speed can I get from the processor on this MOBO? These are the minimum requirements for the highest detail which is what I would want to run. 256 RAM + 1.5Ghz CPU + Nvidia GeForce 3 or equivalent. Would I be able to get that? And What processors can my MOBO take, the latest ones? And what socket is it? Thanks.


EDIT: Is this the best one? AMD Athlon XP 3200+

[tf7426]

You can easily run that game on high even on the onboard graphics (GeForce 4MX)

From what I've read your mobo doesn't take 3200+ because they have FSB of 400Mhz and your mobo only supports max of 333Mhz so the best proc to get for your mobo would be a 3000+ which runs at 333Mhz (note: there are two models a 333 and 400)

The model numbers of AMDs refers to the pentium chip they are equivalent to. Meaning a 3000+ is equivalent to 3.0Ghz pentium 4 (AMD processors run at lower clock rates than pentiums but achieve higher speeds e.g.. 2200+ runs at 1.8Ghz but performs like a 2.2Ghz p4)

Edit: I just read the specs you posted and they are for several motherboards and some support up to 3200+ and some don't so if you post your exact model would be easier to determine

[Apologisenow]

Im so confused lol. The model is GA-7NNXP, here's a link GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Overview - GA-7NNXP

[tf7426]

Ooh in that case yeah you can stick a 3200+ in there:)

[Apologisenow]

Well I've had a look at what its got and it says this, AXDA2600DKV3D. I think that means it has an AMD Athlon XP 2600+. Is that correct? If so what is its FBS and is it any good?

Take a look at this as well, GIGABYTE - Support - Motherboard - FAQ - GA-7NNXP

EDIT: I think its 333? Which means it will run at 2083Mhz is that correct?

[tf7426]

Yep it has FSB of 333 and real clockrate is 2.08

[Apologisenow]

Right OK I'm going to leave that in there then. Would you be able to assist me on what graphics card I need and memory? Thanks.