Help with Mobo selection, please

[willyreceda]

hi everybody,

i'm planning to buy an athlon XP 1800 or 2200.

mobo available here are MSI and Asus for the reliable brands, ECS Jetway and Asrock.

Asus A7333 SiS745
Asus A7S266VM SiS740
Asus A7N266VM nForce
Asus A7V8X-MX KM400
Asus A78X-X KT400
Asus A7V8X KT400

MSI KT2Combo KT266
MSI 745 Ultra SiS745
MSI746F-Ultra SiS746
MSI 6380 K7T266
MSI K7N Delta-L nForce2
MSI K7N Delta-ILSR nForce2
MSI K7N420 Pro GF2
MSI KT4 Ultra-BSR bluetooth
MSI KT$AV KT400AV
and so and so

which one would be the best?

thanks!

 

[young&wild]

I would recommend a A7N266VM nForce...I don't have good experience with the VIA KT400 chipset
anyway, it would be better if you can get hold of a ASUS nForce 2 if your budget permits. ASUS has always been known be rock solid and stable.

 

[willyreceda]

ok thanks a lot