Are Socket A mobos still out there?

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2006-10-19 12:02am

My Soyo KT-333 mobo died after 4 years of service. I don't want to drop a grand or two for a new system right now. Does anyone know if the Socket A mobos are still on the market? I'm sure I can find one at a computer show but was thinking of heading over to Fry's this weekend. Right now, I'd be okay with spending a hundred bucks on an old board to get another 6-12 months of use.

Glocksman · Post by **Glocksman** » 2006-10-19 12:17am

I think there's a few still out there, but for around $100 you could get a cheap S754 board and a Sempron if you can't find one.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2006-10-19 12:41am

Glocksman wrote:I think there's a few still out there, but for around $100 you could get a cheap S754 board and a Sempron if you can't find one.

I'd be okay with that. How would a Sempron compare to the Athlon 2400 I have now? I never pay attention to desktop hardware until its time to replace my current rig.

Dominus Atheos · Post by **Dominus Atheos** » 2006-10-19 01:06am

Socket A is also known as "Socket 462."

Pricegrabber has 58 results for "Socket A," and 21 results for "Socket 462."

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2006-10-20 01:03am

I picked up motherboard today for 40 bucks. My machine is back up and running again. I just went with another socket A mobo so I dont need to buy any new components.