philo wrote:
"S.Heenan" wrote in message
news:R5Wbc.22824$oR5.12950@pd7tw3no...
philo wrote:
after working on an XP2500+ based system for several days...
i've decided to replace what appears to be a flakey mobo.

i saw a Matsonic KT400 on newegg that looks ok (it's about $50usd)
but i don't know anything about them...
is that one ok? ...if not...what's better?
the computer's owner would have no problems paying more if necessary



http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-468&depa=1


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...128-194&depa=1


http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...127-144&depa=1



thanks for the reply!

the matsonic board had good reviews...but *very few*

of the three links you posted that ABIT nforce looks like a real good
one...


All three are great boards, under $80USD. The Abit is slightly better at
overclocking, if that's a criterion.

One reason to stick with brand name boards is the online availability of
drivers, BIOS updates, and general info. Try to find info on a PC Chips
board made a few years ago and you'll see what I mean.