Intel Motherboard opinions?

zerodamage · Mar 17, 2007, 04:07 PM

I am looking to upgrade to my first Intel based system. I will save some money by going a lower end route with the CPU which can be over clocked anyway. Same with the Memory. My major concern is the complex mess that is the Intel chipset and motherboard market. Which is the best for the money for over clocking and stability and upgradability? I have not made my decision on whether to go Crossfire or SLI at this time. So I am open there (still waiting on new ATI video cards)

So, what are your opinions?

mike2h · Mar 17, 2007, 05:09 PM

975 based intel or asus board. just make sure they r the rev that will take duo core proc. wich shouldnt be an issue if u order from mainstream suppliers.

Dowaco · Mar 17, 2007, 11:33 PM

My choice would be an Asus (P5B-E, P5B-D) or Abit AB9 pro, P965 boards with ICH8R southbridge.
I am not a fan of crossfire or SLI so having 2 x PCI-e 16x slots is overkill. I prefer the Intel chipset over the Nvidia i680 because of the advantage of running Matrix RAID with two HDD.
There seems to be an issue with the BIOS with Abit and Intel badaxe so I think the leader right now is Asus.

**temeteus82** · Mar 17, 2007, 11:35 PM

any board that has ICH8R or newer!

mike2h · Mar 18, 2007, 12:30 AM

u take your chances with the 965 chipset. there have been quite a few issues with it.

Mar 17, 2007, 04:07 PM	#1
zerodamage HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3,478 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Intel Motherboard opinions? I am looking to upgrade to my first Intel based system. I will save some money by going a lower end route with the CPU which can be over clocked anyway. Same with the Memory. My major concern is the complex mess that is the Intel chipset and motherboard market. Which is the best for the money for over clocking and stability and upgradability? I have not made my decision on whether to go Crossfire or SLI at this time. So I am open there (still waiting on new ATI video cards) So, what are your opinions?

Mar 17, 2007, 05:09 PM	#2
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	975 based intel or asus board. just make sure they r the rev that will take duo core proc. wich shouldnt be an issue if u order from mainstream suppliers. __________________

Mar 17, 2007, 11:33 PM	#3
Dowaco DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 217 Rep Power: 0	My choice would be an Asus (P5B-E, P5B-D) or Abit AB9 pro, P965 boards with ICH8R southbridge. I am not a fan of crossfire or SLI so having 2 x PCI-e 16x slots is overkill. I prefer the Intel chipset over the Nvidia i680 because of the advantage of running Matrix RAID with two HDD. There seems to be an issue with the BIOS with Abit and Intel badaxe so I think the leader right now is Asus. __________________ The above is my opinion and in no way reflects the views of this website.

Mar 18, 2007, 12:30 AM	#5
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	u take your chances with the 965 chipset. there have been quite a few issues with it. __________________