Pick my new motherboard

fortyways · 12-24-2007, 11:45 PM

I'm tired of my system being built around Acer OEM crap, so I'm selling it all and I'm going to build a new one from scratch. I don't know anything about motherboards.

I'm going to want to run a Core 2 Quad or Duo on it.. if it's Duo I'll want it to be upgradeable to Quad. SLi or Crossfire are unnecessary, but I won't reject a mobo simply because it supports them. I'm looking for a standard ATX size. It'd be nice if there was a lot of space around the CPU, because I plan on sticking a big ol' Scythe Ninja thing on it. It's going into either an Antec 900 or an Antec P182 case. I'll be using only one sATA HDD, a lower-end video card, and maybe a high-end sound card. I would prefer if it did not have on-board video, parallel ports and all that, basically all I need are USB, but again, that won't be a cause for me to not consider one.

I was looking at this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

Suggestions? Thanks

**oscaryu1** · 12-24-2007, 11:57 PM

Great motherboard you picked. That or the P31-DS3L.

fortyways · 12-25-2007, 12:11 AM

I can't seem to find that on Newegg, could you give me a URL?

senator91 · 12-25-2007, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fortyways

I'm tired of my system being built around Acer OEM crap, so I'm selling it all and I'm going to build a new one from scratch. I don't know anything about motherboards.

I'm going to want to run a Core 2 Quad or Duo on it.. if it's Duo I'll want it to be upgradeable to Quad. SLi or Crossfire are unnecessary, but I won't reject a mobo simply because it supports them. I'm looking for a standard ATX size. It'd be nice if there was a lot of space around the CPU, because I plan on sticking a big ol' Scythe Ninja thing on it. It's going into either an Antec 900 or an Antec P182 case. I'll be using only one sATA HDD, a lower-end video card, and maybe a high-end sound card. I would prefer if it did not have on-board video, parallel ports and all that, basically all I need are USB, but again, that won't be a cause for me to not consider one.

I was looking at this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

Suggestions? Thanks

Your build specs. are very similar to what I"m putting together. I opted this motherboard however...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128048

Just a thought.
Oh yeah, and the P182.

fortyways · 12-25-2007, 03:00 AM

I'm reading a lot about Gigabyte north bridges heating up more than they should, both in the board I linked to and the one you just posted even with its large heatsink. I wonder if I should look into something with those fancy heatpipes?

somekindofhate94 · 12-25-2007, 08:25 AM

Depending on your price range, might I suggest a an IP-35 from Abit? I'm running an IP-35 Pro right now and I love it.

IP35-Pro:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127030

There are two more versions of the IP35 from Abit but the pro is what I am using. It will be able to support the new 45nm processors and is quite OC-able, if you ever get around to that.

**oscaryu1** · 12-25-2007, 04:28 PM

Abit stinks. No offense, but it just does. Every ABIT has errors... at least one...

Quote:

I'm reading a lot about Gigabyte north bridges heating up more than they should, both in the board I linked to and the one you just posted even with its large heatsink. I wonder if I should look into something with those fancy heatpipes?

If you have a good case with adequate cooling, I wouldn't worry about it.

colt1911 · 12-25-2007, 09:03 PM

I had narrowed my choices down to the Asus P5K Premium Black Pearl P35 or the Asus Maximus Formula X38. As of today I ordered the Maximus Formula and a 8800GTS ( G92 card). Both boards have gotten good reviews , I chose the Maximus due to the X38 chipset, and it 's oc'ing ability.

ztrain727 · 12-26-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fortyways

I was looking at this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

Suggestions? Thanks

I was looking at that same board last night nad decided I would buy it. It looks like a great board with tons of features and you could get it open box for $70.

Now it has completely disappeared from newegg. I've looked everywhere...They say it's been deactivated. WHY?
Anyway, any other similarly good boards for the price? Maybe: THIS
Thanks!

addy999 · 01-03-2008, 02:41 PM

well buddy it depend on your pocket that how much your pocket affords....I suggest you to buy this kinda PC...
Intel Pentium D 925. 3.0GHz
GPU: eVGA GeForce 8500 GT. 256MB
Crucial 2x1GB DDR2. 667MHz
HDD: Seagate SATA 250GB. 7200RPM. 16MB cache
2 Dvd burners with Lightscribe
Acer P221w 22" Widescreen LCD

12-24-2007, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
fortyways banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,134	Pick my new motherboard I'm tired of my system being built around Acer OEM crap, so I'm selling it all and I'm going to build a new one from scratch. I don't know anything about motherboards. I'm going to want to run a Core 2 Quad or Duo on it.. if it's Duo I'll want it to be upgradeable to Quad. SLi or Crossfire are unnecessary, but I won't reject a mobo simply because it supports them. I'm looking for a standard ATX size. It'd be nice if there was a lot of space around the CPU, because I plan on sticking a big ol' Scythe Ninja thing on it. It's going into either an Antec 900 or an Antec P182 case. I'll be using only one sATA HDD, a lower-end video card, and maybe a high-end sound card. I would prefer if it did not have on-board video, parallel ports and all that, basically all I need are USB, but again, that won't be a cause for me to not consider one. I was looking at this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 Suggestions? Thanks

12-24-2007, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
oscaryu1 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,313	Great motherboard you picked. That or the P31-DS3L. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

12-25-2007, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
colt1911 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 672	I had narrowed my choices down to the Asus P5K Premium Black Pearl P35 or the Asus Maximus Formula X38. As of today I ordered the Maximus Formula and a 8800GTS ( G92 card). Both boards have gotten good reviews , I chose the Maximus due to the X38 chipset, and it 's oc'ing ability. __________________ Vista Home Premium 64bit Asus P5K Premium Black Pearl Intel Q9450 w/ Zalman 9700 cooler Corsair XMS2 PC 6400C4 DDR2 -800 ( 4 gigs ) Evga 8800GTS 512mb ( G92 ) w/ Acer P221w 22" LCD Seagate 500Gb 32mb cache Sata 2 WD 500gb 16mb cache Sata 2 w/ WD 250 Sata 2 2 Asus Sata DVD Burners Ultra Aluminus Full Tower w/ Antec Neopower 650 watt PSU Asus Xonar 7.1 Pci card w/ Logitech Z5500 speakers

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12-25-2007, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
fortyways banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,134	I can't seem to find that on Newegg, could you give me a URL?

12-25-2007, 03:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
fortyways banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,134	I'm reading a lot about Gigabyte north bridges heating up more than they should, both in the board I linked to and the one you just posted even with its large heatsink. I wonder if I should look into something with those fancy heatpipes?

12-25-2007, 08:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
somekindofhate94 New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8	Depending on your price range, might I suggest a an IP-35 from Abit? I'm running an IP-35 Pro right now and I love it. IP35-Pro: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127030 There are two more versions of the IP35 from Abit but the pro is what I am using. It will be able to support the new 45nm processors and is quite OC-able, if you ever get around to that.

01-03-2008, 02:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
addy999 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 84	well buddy it depend on your pocket that how much your pocket affords....I suggest you to buy this kinda PC... Intel Pentium D 925. 3.0GHz GPU: eVGA GeForce 8500 GT. 256MB Crucial 2x1GB DDR2. 667MHz HDD: Seagate SATA 250GB. 7200RPM. 16MB cache 2 Dvd burners with Lightscribe Acer P221w 22" Widescreen LCD