Hoping this post doesn't violate TBCS rules, lol. Mods please do whatever you wish with this post.
I need to build an "extreme" P4 system to use as a platform for my sordid, unnatural electronic experiments. Mwoohahahahaaa!
Specifically, I want to buy (as parts or as a system):
- Socket478 P4 Prescott 3.2GHz/800FSB processor ... or one of the better Extreme versions
- ASUS P4C800-Deluxe mobo ... I think the best Socket478 mobo ever made, unless better can be suggested
- 4 x 1GB PC3200/DDR400 RAM ... this is basically top spec without OC, and good enough for my purposes
- AGP8X ATI Radeon 3850 or similar/better beast AGP GPU for P4, hopefully packing at least 1-2GB onboard (more is always better!)
- Some kind of decent cooling system, it may never be overclocked but my plans might make it run pretty hot
Importantly, the proc/chipset/mobo need to integrate or emulate Intel PAT and, of course, HyperThreading.
Not at all interested in anything Celeron, Socket-479, LGA775, DualCore, or later/better stuff.
Not at all interested in any procs or GPUs which are factory overclocked.
Don't care about PSU, chassis, etc, since it'll mostly be an ugly tangle of wires and ribbons splayed across a test bench.
If the mobo is damaged, it must still have working (or repairable) PS/2 keyboard+mouse ports, RS232 ports/connectors (2+), floppy connector, at least one HDD connector (any kind), and at least two 2-port USB1.1/2.0 controllers ... need these for basic operation with interface to device programmers, debug toys, and custom circuitry. ASUS boards kinda preferred because their JTAG interfaces are well documented. Gigabyte not so bad, either, since their thick UD-branded PCB traces are substantially easier to solder.
Anyone have these (or similar) parts/systems they're willing to sell?