Which motherboard?

Dom · Dec 25, 2002, 04:44 PM

This one or this one?

Thanks.

ToshiroOC · Dec 25, 2002, 07:43 PM

I don't know much about either of these motherboards, and from the looks of things you are looking at 850E's with RDRAM... why? I can recommend several very good 845PE DDR boards that are out right now, and granite bay and that other one (springdale if I recall correctly) are just around the corner with even more ddr action... If you decide to go for an 845PE, I would suggest the Abit BE7-G or the IT7MAX 2.0 boards. I have worked with both of them, and they both work incredibly well...

Dom · Dec 25, 2002, 08:09 PM

Main reason for the 850 chipset, is money. I already have 512mb of RD-RAM and buying a 845 chipset board would mean an extra 200$ in memory. The Granite Bay is supposed to be flawed. The Springdale and the Granite Bay boards are just flat-out too expensive. My budget is 400$ and I wanted to get a videocard, so that plus a new board would do it.

~~craig588~~ · Dec 25, 2002, 09:00 PM

i would reccomend the p4t533-c out of those 2.

RIV@NVX · Dec 25, 2002, 09:28 PM

ASUS is ASUS.

Necrosis · Dec 25, 2002, 09:47 PM

Definitely Asus.

My PS533 (different chipset..I know) was a great board and never had any problems with it but just a small annoyance. I think I'm pretty set on these boards now. If as you couldn't tell by my signature.

RIV@NVX · Dec 25, 2002, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Necrosis
Definitely Asus.

My PS533 (different chipset..I know) was a great board and never had any problems with it but just a small annoyance. I think I'm pretty set on these boards now. If as you couldn't tell by my signature.

Use bigger font (and white please) in your sig, it is very hard to read...

Dom · Dec 25, 2002, 10:13 PM

You really think the Asus is worth it? I mean I know it's an Asus and it supports HTT, but the Giga-byte has RAID & ATA133.

Necrosis · Dec 25, 2002, 10:15 PM

Does the Maxtor HD in your rig. support ATA133?

Edit: Duh, helps if I read.

Are those the only HD's you have?

Which drive do you this is faster that you have?

Necrosis · Dec 25, 2002, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RIV@NVX
Use bigger font (and white please) in your sig, it is very hard to read...

I didn't just the font size but made it white..is that better?

RIV@NVX · Dec 25, 2002, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Necrosis
I didn't just the font size but made it white..is that better?

Much better!

Dom · Dec 25, 2002, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Necrosis
Does the Maxtor HD in your rig. support ATA133?

Edit: Duh, helps if I read.

Are those the only HD's you have?

Which drive do you this is faster that you have?

Yes, those are the only ones.
And what?

Necrosis · Dec 25, 2002, 10:22 PM

Dom you might find this review interesting.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...,514796,00.asp

How much for the Gigabyte board?

Update:

I just read the full review...ah I'm leaning more towards the Gigabyte now.

You can buy a USB 2.0 controller...whooo big deal..right?

Dom · Dec 25, 2002, 10:25 PM

Giga-byte 158$, Asus 167$.

Necrosis · Dec 25, 2002, 10:26 PM

Huh..Gigabyte..definitely.

Dom · Dec 25, 2002, 10:26 PM

That review was very helpful, thanks.

Dom · Dec 25, 2002, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Necrosis
Huh..Gigabyte..definitely.

That's the way I'm leaning. I mean, more for less, and their both great boards.

Dec 25, 2002, 04:44 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Which motherboard? This one or this one? Thanks.

Dec 25, 2002, 07:43 PM	#2
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	I don't know much about either of these motherboards, and from the looks of things you are looking at 850E's with RDRAM... why? I can recommend several very good 845PE DDR boards that are out right now, and granite bay and that other one (springdale if I recall correctly) are just around the corner with even more ddr action... If you decide to go for an 845PE, I would suggest the Abit BE7-G or the IT7MAX 2.0 boards. I have worked with both of them, and they both work incredibly well... __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Dec 25, 2002, 09:28 PM	#5
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	ASUS is ASUS. __________________ -- Vedran

Dec 25, 2002, 08:09 PM	Thread Starter #3
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Main reason for the 850 chipset, is money. I already have 512mb of RD-RAM and buying a 845 chipset board would mean an extra 200$ in memory. The Granite Bay is supposed to be flawed. The Springdale and the Granite Bay boards are just flat-out too expensive. My budget is 400$ and I wanted to get a videocard, so that plus a new board would do it.

Dec 25, 2002, 09:00 PM	#4
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	i would reccomend the p4t533-c out of those 2.

Dec 25, 2002, 09:47 PM	#6
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Definitely Asus. My PS533 (different chipset..I know) was a great board and never had any problems with it but just a small annoyance. I think I'm pretty set on these boards now. If as you couldn't tell by my signature.

Dec 25, 2002, 10:13 PM	Thread Starter #8
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	You really think the Asus is worth it? I mean I know it's an Asus and it supports HTT, but the Giga-byte has RAID & ATA133.

Dec 25, 2002, 10:15 PM	#9
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Does the Maxtor HD in your rig. support ATA133? Edit: Duh, helps if I read. Are those the only HD's you have? Which drive do you this is faster that you have?

Dec 25, 2002, 10:22 PM	#13
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Dom you might find this review interesting. http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...,514796,00.asp How much for the Gigabyte board? Update: I just read the full review...ah I'm leaning more towards the Gigabyte now. You can buy a USB 2.0 controller...whooo big deal..right?

Dec 25, 2002, 10:25 PM	Thread Starter #14
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Giga-byte 158$, Asus 167$.

Dec 25, 2002, 10:26 PM	#15
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Huh..Gigabyte..definitely.

Dec 25, 2002, 10:26 PM	Thread Starter #16
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	That review was very helpful, thanks.