Question for you computer guys.

[LightningGSX]

I'm building a new system, which is basically just a super fast "bare bones" type system.I just can't seem to figure out which mobo I need/want.
Components are:
AMD 4000+ San Diego SOCKET 939
2GB Ram
Seagate 36G 15K RPM SCSI HD
I need the comp for the sole purpose of running certain processor intensive test equipement/simulation programs, so I don't give a shit about video or audio.Hoping I can find a mobo with both onboard.Any body have any recommendations? Also any one have a recommendation on a SCSI controller? Whats the fastest ram out?

[Matt D.]

PC4600 DDR RAM is the fastest out there right now, but you'll probably find more PC4400 (550mhz) options. The MSI K7 Master-S is the newest AMD motherboard out that has onboard SCSI.

[Anduinlight]

well I have a few choices as far as my recommendations would go :p

(btw not advertising for any sites but here are some web adresses to the mother boards)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127150
if you want integrated video
and:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127167
if you want more fancy connectors (optical PDIF connectors)
and if you don't want any of that
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127166
as far as the scsi controller I will have to look a bit more :p
and i think the fastest memory (as far as speed goes) is DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) but for 1GB of that ram its like $230 some per stick :(
and it needs a compatible mother board to work (which is also expensive)

[Anduinlight]

how much did you want to spend on the SCSI controller? no limits? that might change the recomendation

[LightningGSX]

The MSI K7 Master-S is the newest AMD motherboard out that has onboard SCSI.It doesn't appear to support socket 939 processors though, only old school AMDs

[LightningGSX]

What about the difference in mobo chipsets? nVidia or VIA?

[Anduinlight]

What about the difference in mobo chipsets? nVidia or VIA?
alot of it has to do with personal preference and compatability I have an Nvidia mother board I can say that it is not the most... adaptable thing, but I like it but I'm not really well versed in others :/

[scheides]

Are the proggies you are going to be running smp compatible? You may want to look at a dual-proc solution. Something like that would have on-board scsi as well. Will this run windows or linux?

[Enes]

honestly i would just get couple new sATA drives if you want speed and raid them...

it will be cheaper than going with scsi solution...
unless you already have all the drives for your scsi setup?

-E

[scheides]

I'll second the sata idea. Western Digital Raptor drives are 10k rpm and have a 5 year warranty. Throw in a 3ware raid card and you'll have a smokin setup.