Socket 478 Suggestions?

[scamperic]

Hey,

I'm a noob when it comes to motherboards....recently I found that my Intel D865GBF CANNOT overclock. Therefore, I am now looking for a new motherboard that can OC my P4 2.4c, so that I do not have to upgrade my processor...at least yet. I am clueless when it comes to finding a particular motherboard that will suit my needs out of the endless list, so any help or direction would be much appreciated. I have looked at the MSI 865PE Neo2-PFS, and other contenders from Abit (IS-7?) and Asus that are within that price range, all of which are selling at a price about equal to what the D865GBF is worth at the moment. Should I look to spend more so that when I upgrade the processor, that is all I will have to do, or should i consider this more of a temporary fix because I will be overclocking? Are these even main things to consider? Basically, I do not know where to start. I just know that I want a stable and quick motherboard.

I'm telling you, the questions are endless , anybody that decides to respond may get bombarded lol. But seriously, any help would be very appreciated.

Thanks,
Eric

 

[RichPLS]

I have and like the Gigabyte 8KNXP ultra boards for its features and stability, but DFI Lanparty is good also.

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[diplomat696]

Asus p4c800-e baby all the way, asus makes the best boards, very easy to overclock or change any settings u want...I will buy asus boards till i die. 😛

 

[schuy1]

I have a ASUS P4P800 Deluxe based off a 865pe "springfield" chipset. I am really very pleased with the board even though its a via chipset. It oced my 2.4c to a stable 2.9 on air.

 

[etp777]

P4P800 Deluxe and the i865PE chipset it runs is an Intel chipset, not Via.

 

[o1die]

I recommend my msi 865pe neo2 Ls, or the abit is7. My msi board has more memory and voltage adjustments than any other board I've used. Running my 2.8c at 3640 (30% overclock).

 

[schuy1]

Ahh, sorry about the slip. Ive had via on the brain, working on a comp that has that chipset that has been giving me fits.

 

[scamperic]

Thanks guys for the quick replies!

oldie,
how does the msi compare to the abit is7? Have you had both?

 

[endyen]

As far as I know, the Abit IS7 is the best ocing and performing board for P4c chips. It is also reasonably priced.
If you want to spend more, the IC7-max3 has a pwm otes cooler, which is a great idea, if you want to oc.

 

[Crashman]

Asus P4C800-E Deluxe is crap, junk, garbage, AND overpriced. The Abit IS7 is TWICE the board for HALF the price. Read my review of the P4C800-E Deluxe at Sysopt if you want to know why.

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