OK, i just need someone's opinion on something. If you had to choose out of the following mainboards and CPU's, which one would you say is the best? I think that my current ones might need to be upgraded now.

(current setup)
Mainboard - Asus A7N8X-LA
Processor - AMD AthlonXP 2800+

These are the mainboards and CPU's that i was looking at. A couple of them are bundle deals, where you get the mainboard, Processor, and fan etc. etc.What one would be the best to go with in your opinion?...

BOARD: Foxconn NF4XK8MC-RS
PROCESSOR: AMD Athlon 64 3200+

BOARD: ECS NFORCE3-A SKT754
PROCESSOR: AMD XP2800+

BOARD: Asus A8N-SLI SE
PROCESSOR: AMD (Venice) Athlon 64 3200+


Thanks

Definitely the last one for me. Two reasons, NForce4 and Asus...a great combination and better imho that the other 2 combo's you have listed above

I'd have to agree with Hengis on this one ,Although it pains me so much .

I am putting together all the components that i need to buy for an upgrade. But, i am not too sure about the compatabitlity off all of them. Could somebody tell me if these compnents will be fine with each other please. Much appreciated.

Asus A8N-SLI SE
AMD (Venice) Athlon 64 3200+
Western Digital WD2500KS Caviar SE 250GB SATA II
Corsair Memory PC3200 1GB CAS3

That CPU will go fine with that board - infact, you get some future proofing too as it also supports Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2. The hard drive is ok.

As for the memory, if you are going for 1Gb then try to get 2x512mb in dual channel config...it performs better.

OK thanks alot for the help and advice