Looking for Decent Motherboard for Conroe

Rambo · 07-17-2006, 12:27 PM

Well, I haven't seen many around. I'm looking for a decent motherboard to go with an E6300.

They need to be LGA775 boards with the 965/975 chipsets (rev 3.04). But they are so expensive! They will probably cost me more than the CPU alone!

Anyway, so I was wondering whether any of you guys could help me pick a decent one out.

I know the ASUS P5W DH DELUXE will support it, but thats $270! Are there any others that will definately support Conroe?

I know of the Bad Axe one which Intel is bringing out, but I can't seem to find it on newegg... When should I expect to see a wide range of boards which support Conroe? One week after it comes out?

Thanks

nv733 · 07-17-2006, 10:21 PM

Not sure if any of these are in line with your needs or desires, but here are a few, there are of course many more out ther though.

Epox Unveils Six More Conroe Compatible Motherboards - Web Technologies, News and Trends

nv733 · 07-17-2006, 10:28 PM

Sorry to double post, but here's a nice list of mobos which u may or may not like.

Motherboard 975 Intel Socket 775 2000 MHz 1600 MHz 1066 MHz ATX BTX Micro ATX Extended ATX DDR2 SDRAM Motherboards - PriceGrabber.com

Rambo · 07-18-2006, 12:51 AM

Thanks for the links guys...

I also found a massive topic with all the listed Conroe Mobo's here: The Conroe boards thread - XtremeSystems Forums

But what I want is a relatively good value motherboard. The ASUS P5W DH Deluxe is brilliant, but it is $270!!

When do you think more of a selection will be available in Newegg? Before Conroe, or after?

**Cromewell** · 07-18-2006, 01:40 AM

BadAxe is the D975XBX. If you go with it make sure it is AA# D27094-304 or AA# D29532-303 or higher. If it is an older version you can mod it to add conroe support: XtremeSystems Forums - View Single Post - Intel D975XBX "Bad Axe" Mod Thread (including "Conroe" support for rev 303 and lower) This has the added side effect of unlocking certain BIOS features (not that the board has bad OCing features by any means). The D975XBX is the board I'll be using when I move over unless a 965 board really catches my eye.

SC7 · 07-18-2006, 01:42 AM

Probably when it's released, I think that there will be cheaper mobos, without all the bells and whistles (as without conroe, the 965/975 are just high end chipsets). I'm sure it won't be long after release to see a sub $100 conroe compatible motherboard, even if it means a non Intel chipset, but I think you'll be able to find one with an Intel chipset anyway for that price.

Rambo · 07-18-2006, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cromewell

The D975XBX is the board I'll be using when I move over unless a 965 board really catches my eye.

Have you looked at this board, it's $10 more, and IMO. is much better (WiFi!): ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail at Newegg.com

Also, on the D975XBX, the placement of that 4-pin Molex is annoying me...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC7

Probably when it's released, I think that there will be cheaper mobos

I hope so... I really can't afford to spend more money on a motherboard than I do on a CPU... I'm sure it's meant to be the other way round, lol

**Cromewell** · 07-18-2006, 02:54 AM

I've been very unimpressed with my current Asus board it good but for the price it wasn't worth it. Plus I have no need for WiFi.

SC7 · 07-18-2006, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

fford to spend more money on a motherboard than I do on a CPU... I'm sure it's meant to be the other way round, lol

Same here, being 15, I'll have like maybe $1000 for my next upgrade, $250 can't be going for a mobo.

Rambo · 07-18-2006, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC7

Same here, being 15, I'll have like maybe $1000 for my next upgrade, $250 can't be going for a mobo.

Yeah... I think I'm going to have around $800, plus a 7800GT, 200GB SATA and a case lying around, so all I need is the CPU, motherboard and RAM. So I know I will be able to get a $250 Mobo, but I don't want to spend that much money on one.

EDIT: Oh, and I need to buy a PSU too

I want to try and get the whole list sorted for when I fly out to Texas (I'm buying the parts from America (NewEgg), much much cheaper!

). Then I can just get what I want and have fun on my holiday. Build it when I get back to England.

07-17-2006, 12:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rambo Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 4,040	Looking for Decent Motherboard for Conroe Well, I haven't seen many around. I'm looking for a decent motherboard to go with an E6300. They need to be LGA775 boards with the 965/975 chipsets (rev 3.04). But they are so expensive! They will probably cost me more than the CPU alone! Anyway, so I was wondering whether any of you guys could help me pick a decent one out. I know the ASUS P5W DH DELUXE will support it, but thats $270! Are there any others that will definately support Conroe? I know of the Bad Axe one which Intel is bringing out, but I can't seem to find it on newegg... When should I expect to see a wide range of boards which support Conroe? One week after it comes out? Thanks __________________ www.timramage.com

07-17-2006, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
nv733 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Here's a nice list Not sure if any of these are in line with your needs or desires, but here are a few, there are of course many more out ther though. Epox Unveils Six More Conroe Compatible Motherboards - Web Technologies, News and Trends

07-17-2006, 10:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
nv733 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Short list Sorry to double post, but here's a nice list of mobos which u may or may not like. Motherboard 975 Intel Socket 775 2000 MHz 1600 MHz 1066 MHz ATX BTX Micro ATX Extended ATX DDR2 SDRAM Motherboards - PriceGrabber.com

07-18-2006, 12:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rambo Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 4,040	Thanks for the links guys... I also found a massive topic with all the listed Conroe Mobo's here: The Conroe boards thread - XtremeSystems Forums But what I want is a relatively good value motherboard. The ASUS P5W DH Deluxe is brilliant, but it is $270!! When do you think more of a selection will be available in Newegg? Before Conroe, or after? __________________ www.timramage.com

07-18-2006, 01:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cromewell Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 12,389	BadAxe is the D975XBX. If you go with it make sure it is AA# D27094-304 or AA# D29532-303 or higher. If it is an older version you can mod it to add conroe support: XtremeSystems Forums - View Single Post - Intel D975XBX "Bad Axe" Mod Thread (including "Conroe" support for rev 303 and lower) This has the added side effect of unlocking certain BIOS features (not that the board has bad OCing features by any means). The D975XBX is the board I'll be using when I move over unless a 965 board really catches my eye. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

07-18-2006, 01:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
SC7 Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 19 Posts: 757	Probably when it's released, I think that there will be cheaper mobos, without all the bells and whistles (as without conroe, the 965/975 are just high end chipsets). I'm sure it won't be long after release to see a sub $100 conroe compatible motherboard, even if it means a non Intel chipset, but I think you'll be able to find one with an Intel chipset anyway for that price. __________________ My Rig Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Northwood Intel 845GVSR Motherboard 1 GB PC 3200 DDR BFG Tech FX5500OC 256 Mb PCI Edition 160 GB WD Caviar SE (8 Mb cache) Edition 60 GB WD Caviar SE (8 Mb cache) Edition Sony DVD-Rom/CD-RW Drive Dynex DVD+-R/RW Dual Layer Drive Nice MAG Innovision 17" LCD Flat Panel Monitor.

07-18-2006, 02:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Cromewell Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 12,389	I've been very unimpressed with my current Asus board it good but for the price it wasn't worth it. Plus I have no need for WiFi. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

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