Compatible or ot compatible. That is the question...

[Dream Maker 0]

Hello everyone. I am in the process of building my own computer and i am about to get a motherboard. I found a good motherboard by a manufactuer called Sonic. Its a good motherboard at good price but im not sure if its compatible with linux. Has anyone else used these two togehter or does anyone else know if its compatible? I would appreciate all feedback. thanks.

 

Dream Maker

[blueworm 0]

My advice is buy a mainboard from a reputable mainboard maufacturer...

Sonic is not a reputable mainboard maufacturer.

I could'nt even find there website in a quick google around.

I would recomend Asus or gigabyte from personal experience.

This said MSI, Abit, and a few others also make good boards.

Compatability is dependent on the chipsets used...

Via, Intel, amd, nvidia chipsets are well supported. I would stay away from SIS.

They are supported but fall into the cheap and chearfull category.

I hope this help...

[Dream Maker 0]

Thanks Blueworm. that helps alot. is there a specific chip set you would recommend or should i pretty much go name brand?

 

thanks.

[blueworm 0]

It really depends if you going to go amd or intel...

As far as intel goes I really have'nt got a clue never owned 1.

Althou the intel chipsets are said to be better...(probably by intel!)

As far as amd goes if you are an advanced user...

I would recommend the nforce2 chipset by nvidia.

Otherwise stick to Via kt400 or kt600.