PCChips A13G+ Motherboard CPU Bundle - v3.0
The new A13G+ is one of PCChips's most advanced motherboards. It
supports the latest AMD AM2 CPU, up to 1000MHz FSB, Dual-DDR2 800 memory, two
Serial ATA, and 8 USB 2.0 ports (please see complete specifications below). This high-performance platform also features embedded Geforce 6100-based Graphic engine,
128M share memory ,one PCI Express Pro slot, and one PCI ExpressX1 slot. Loaded with the most sophisticated technologies and features, the PCCHIPsA13G+ delivers great value and performance.
Over-Clocking
Maximizes your system performance by selecting from these overclocking
options
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Flexible CPU/DDR core voltage adjustments
- Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio
Take advantage of this great offer! Buy this motherboard in a bundle with the
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0GHz OEM processor and 1GB of DDR2 PC4200 memory from
Crucial!
Note: A CPU cooling fan is not included with OEM CPUs.
A fan must be purchased on the same order to preserve your warranty.Click Here for more info »
AMD
Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 2.0GHz Socket AM2 OEM Processor
Providing unparalleled PC performance on 3D games and intense applications,
the new AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor allows power-hungry users to experience
the next generation of Dual-Core threaded games with intense and realistic
graphic resolutions.
- Socket:
AM2
- Front Side Bus: 1000MHz (2000 MT/s)
- Cache: 2 x 256KB
Crucial
1024MB PC4200 DDR2 Memory Every single Crucial memory module is tested before it goes out their
doors. Crucial chips are individually tested under varying temperatures,
voltages, and operational conditions for performance and functionality.
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket AM2 design.
The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and
upgrade your processor.
Chipset
The A13G+ (V3.0) motherboard is based on the NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Northbridge
chipset and the NVIDIA nForce 405 Southbridge chipset. It supports AMD
Athlon 64 X2, Athlon 64 Fx, Athlon 64 and Sempron Processors, with Hyper-Transport
Technology and 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The A13G+ (V3.0) provides 2 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2
with a total capacity of up to 16GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 400/533/667/800MHz
Memory. (Due to the DRAM maximum size is 2GB at present,
the memory maximum size we have tested is 4GB)
PCI
Express Support
The A13G+ (V3.0) fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections
between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.
This high-speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.
IDE
The A13G+ (V3.0) includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA
66/100/133.
Audio
The A13G+ (V3.0) comes with a Realtek ALC660 audio codec which supports
high quality 6-channel audio.
Serial
ATA Support
The A13G+ (V3.0) supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance,
up to 1.5Gb/s.
Latest Owner Reviews
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REVIEW BY: Anonymous Reviewed
May 20, 2008
i used this budget combo for a customer who wanted to buy a budget pc no problems reported so far
REVIEW BY: z31jaime Reviewed
Apr 21, 2008
I ordered this for a co worker so i could upgrade her system, i was very impressed with the item, and for the price the fetures are great. i have had issues with the quality of pc chips boards in the past, however this one looks just as good as my MSI board. the onboard video is not all that great, but i put in a pny 8300 gs and the thing worked just great. im ordering another set for my computer and givng my MSI board to my wife.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
PLEASE
NOTE: We
only sell NEW processors purchased direct from the manufacturer or from factory
authorized distributors. We will never sell a "pull" (which is a CPU
removed from an assembled system at some manufacturing plant) or a used processor
as other online vendors do without telling you. We are the largest CPU reseller
in the Country, we offer the lowest prices in the industry on processors because
we deal in such great volume. If you are comparing our price against another
site with a much lower price, you are probably buying returns or pulls. Only
accept genuine quality, buy from Us.
VERY
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING OUR RETURN POLICY ON CPU'S:
Please note that all processors may be returned only for defective exchange.
You must purchase a compatible heatsink and fan on the same order as the processor
in order to preserve your warranty or exchange privilege. We are not able to
accept returns for refunds on processors under any circumstances. All processors
will be inspected and tested upon return and any damage caused by poor packaging,
overclocking, or other tampering with the processor will be cause for the return
to be refused, and exchange denied.
This product has a
Socket AM2 CPU Socket.
Your CPU is the heart of your computer. Keeping it cool improves
performance and prevents damage. Be sure you have a good CPU cooling
product!
Click Here To View Available Socket AM2 CPU Cooling Products
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To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
Guide To PC Cooling»
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may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
MCM-A13G-3600
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