Reply With QuoteWell Id say match Intel with Intel. The Intel D845PEBT2 on the 845GE/PE chipset doesnt look too bad. I dont know how much the board runs though.. Im sure there are people with much more knowledge than me, just giving some quick feedback
I'm looking for a motherboard to pair with a P4 2.0A
There will not be any overclocking, but there will be gaming and stability is an absolute must. Standard ATX form factor with AGP, DDR, at least 3 PCI, at least ATA/100, and under $110.
I'm not familiar with the Intel P4 chipset boards so I'm asking you guys since I've seen a couple of you buy some.
Thanks,
el bob
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Well Id say match Intel with Intel. The Intel D845PEBT2 on the 845GE/PE chipset doesnt look too bad. I dont know how much the board runs though.. Im sure there are people with much more knowledge than me, just giving some quick feedback
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my msi mobo is 100% stable. I think it's the 6398 ultra aru. No problems at all.
Most motherboards now will give you that with the intel chipset in my limited eperience.
MSI 845 Ultra-ARU
p4 1.8a @ 47 BILLION
radeon8500 (4 HS's)
2 80gig WD se's raid0/120gig WD
30gigWD/15gigMaxtor/1.2gig WD
512megs corsair pc3000xms
I've foudn that it's more important to have good ram and enough power for stability. Of course a good mobo too, but usually it's the ram or power that causes problems.
MSI 845 Ultra-ARU
p4 1.8a @ 47 BILLION
radeon8500 (4 HS's)
2 80gig WD se's raid0/120gig WD
30gigWD/15gigMaxtor/1.2gig WD
512megs corsair pc3000xms
tyan is a great board for stability!
I'd have to say that an Intel board should be the most stable, but dunno bout the costs.
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Palomino 1.4Ghz @ 1.57Ghz @ default voltage /w DTek Spir@l block 512MB Crucial DDR @ 300Mhz CAS222 ATi OEM Radeon8500 @ 295/275 vmem=3.5v, would of gotten GF3 if they had better filters..... 3Com 905 TX SoundBlaster Live OEM 120gig Western Digital Special Edition (8MB Cache) 20gig Fujitsu 5400rpm (gonna get another WD1200JB for Raid0 soon) LiteOn 24x burner Enermax 350watt PSU (voltage modded) Dell P1110 21" Sony FD Trinitron tube @ 1792x1344 85Hz
http://www.gamepc.com/shop/product.a...=ASUS%5FP4B533
Asus = stability and quality.
Intel chipsets = stability and compatibility. I'd be all over the 845e.
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If you don't wanna OC, then don't get an Asus, cuz their boards OC the FSB by at least 2Mhz even if you set the FSB to "stock" speeds.
Abit KR7A-Raid
Palomino 1.4Ghz @ 1.57Ghz @ default voltage /w DTek Spir@l block 512MB Crucial DDR @ 300Mhz CAS222 ATi OEM Radeon8500 @ 295/275 vmem=3.5v, would of gotten GF3 if they had better filters..... 3Com 905 TX SoundBlaster Live OEM 120gig Western Digital Special Edition (8MB Cache) 20gig Fujitsu 5400rpm (gonna get another WD1200JB for Raid0 soon) LiteOn 24x burner Enermax 350watt PSU (voltage modded) Dell P1110 21" Sony FD Trinitron tube @ 1792x1344 85Hz
Backed up by a reputable hardware reviewer:
http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_cont...=p4b533&page=1
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I'd get an Intel board. They are one of the most stable i would think. Basically its reference design meant 4 the chipset. Im sure it wont overclock but you dont want to anyways.
Rob
Buy Asus with Intel chipset, That way you have the stability and the little kick Asus add's to the board anyway. JMO
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What do you guys think about the Abit BE7?
Newegg has it for $105 and it has onboard sound/lan
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