New Intel Build

[gieslel]

Well I'm gonna take plunge. I've never owned anything in the last 5 years but AMD. Since Intel's processor prices have dropped I figured I'd go for it. I was reading in several places and doing my homework and I've found that the P4 2.8 Gig w/ 800 fsb will give the most bang for your buck. My question is what motherboard to get? Ive been considering the ABIT IC7-G Has anyone purchased this board yet? Is the Intel 875 a good chipset? Is there a good ASUS board of the same caliber. It must have SATA RAID.

[Brent]

Originally posted by gieslel
Well I'm gonna take plunge. I've never owned anything in the last 5 years but AMD. Since Intel's processor prices have dropped I figured I'd go for it. I was reading in several places and doing my homework and I've found that the P4 2.8 Gig w/ 800 fsb will give the most bang for your buck. My question is what motherboard to get? Ive been considering the ABIT IC7-G Has anyone purchased this board yet? Is the Intel 875 a good chipset? Is there a good ASUS board of the same caliber. It must have SATA RAID.

I have the IC7-G, and I can tell you it is AWESOME, stable, an increadible oc'er, and FASSSSSSSSST

yes the i875p chipset is all its hyped up to be, Intel hit a big home run here

[gieslel]

Thanks Mang. Anyone running with Asus?

[Brent]

here is a good read on Intels latest chipsets: http://www.hardcoreware.net/reviews/review-157-1.htm

[Mohan-san]

Originally posted by Brent
I have the IC7-G, and I can tell you it is AWESOME, stable, an increadible oc'er, and FASSSSSSSSST

yes the i875p chipset is all its hyped up to be, Intel hit a big home run here

Interesting, what made you choose it over the ASUS P4C800?

[gieslel]

So I'm asking for some experience here. Abit IC7-G or ASUS P4C800 ? The price makes no difference. I want a kickass board that has minimal issues. Also, will the stock HSF be adequate that comes with the retail package processor? I will not be overclocking. Well, maybe a little. LOL