Need help selecting an upgrade mobo.

[FOX-]

I built my first computer last summer, here are the specs

Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP1
Suse Linux 10
MGE/XG Sidewinder Case
MGE 550w PSU
Intel Celeron D 2.93ghz CPU
MSI P4MAM2-V Series Mobo
Western Digital Caviar 120GB HDD
CD/DVD-ROM
CDRW/DVDRW
ATI Radeon 9550 (256)
Santa Cruise Turtle Beach Sound
Dell Data Fax Modem
Logitech MX5000 Desktop
Dell 19'' Trinitron Monitor


I am looking to replace my current ATX motherboard with something that will better suit my needs. I've been looking and the best one I found was this.

I want something with:
Socket 478
8x AGP
2DDR Slots, 4 would be a plus
5 or more PCI slots
The rest is pretty much optional, want to spend somewhere around $75 or less. Is the above mobo any good? Do y'all have any suggestions for me, any help is appreciated.

Thanks
-FOX-

 

[nikz]

I would suggest an Abit IS7. The E2 version (2 DDR slots, no IEEE1394) goes for only $68 at Newegg. I have one of those running on my son's PC for 3 years now with no problems. But I bought the full version with 4 DDR slots and 1394.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127174

 

[hewybo]

Try this

Here's one, only 3 PCI slots, though. It IS an ASUS!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131460 :angel: