Compatible?

yes, those are compatible, but these are better deals:

nForce3 250 + athlon64 3400+ (socket754):
BIOSTAR NF325-A7 Socket 754 NVIDIA nForce3 250 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
AMD Athlon 64 3400+ Venice 2.4GHz Socket 754 Processor Model ADA3400AIK4BO - OEM
That combo is $99(cpu+mobo). Add the motherboard to your cart, and choose the combo on the next page (Click Here). Don't forget, you'll need a HSF to go with it, since the CPU is OEM. Go for something around $30, like the CNPS7000.

Or, you could get one of these:
pure gaming, socket939 athlon64 3200+ venice:
$70 - ASRock 939Dual-VSTA Socket 939 ULi M1695
$75 - AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 2.0GHz 512KB L2
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$145 + tax and shipping

dual core pent.D... upgradeable to conroe!!!:
$56 - ASRock 775Dual-VSTA Socket T (LGA 775) VIA PT880 PRO
$128 - Intel Pentium D 915 Presler 2.8GHz LGA 775
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$184 + tax and shipping


I'd suggest the conroe upgradeable path. That asrock 775Dual-VSTA board has both DDR and DDR2, as well as AGP AND PCI-E. All options listed are compatible with previously mentioned parts (from OP).
 
I really appreciate the info man, i think ill get the conroe upgradable deal ^^

edit: my previous motherboard didnt seem to work with my motherboard (biostar U8668-D) and someone mentioned that it might ahve been because of the VIA chipset. I noticed the conroe upgradable also used the VIA chipset, could that be a problem? I had the correct drivers and everything was clean. here's the link:
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?p=1029965274#post1029965274
 
In general, I dont like VIA chipsets. They don't perform as good as nForce or Intel chipsets. However, they are budget chipsets, and as such, are very affordable. Though, you get what you pay for. I'm not sure if it was the VIA chipset hindering the performance of your video card; that chipset wasn't very good at all for p4 systems. However, I don't think it'll be a problem with the 775Dual-VSTA. Here's some reviews on that board:
http://www.ocworkbench.com/2006/asrock/775Dual-VSTA/g1.htm
http://anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2814
 
alright thanks! one last question, should i upgrade the BIOS the second i get the new motherboard? and how would i do that if so?
 
utfreak said:
alright thanks! one last question, should i upgrade the BIOS the second i get the new motherboard? and how would i do that if so?
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I would not unless the newer bios was absolutley required for your cpu, (and if it was you couldnt boot anyway so its a moot point)

You want to get it all up and running properly then read the instructions that come in the manual for upgrading the bios, then go to the manufacturers website and read the instructions there until you understand exactly what it is you are going to do.

I recommend you do NOT use any windows or internet "automatic" bios update tools, the method where you download the new bios and put it on a floppy is the safest, after that either a utility in the existing bios or a program you put on the floppy with the bios file will do the update.

get it running, do windows update and do NOT let it install any hardware drivers. install all drivers that came on the CD with the motherboard, reboot, install video drivers, reboot. install any drivers for other hardware that might be installed. then consider updating the bios. go in the old bios and set it to "failsafe defaults" and reboot, then go in old bios and set it to boot from floppy and with the floppy in the drive let it boot and follow manuf instructions.

Pray and chant the words to "stairway to heaven" while sprinking chicken blood in a circle around the computer doesnt hurt.
 
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