Is this the best value Motherboard?

martyvice · 11-02-2006, 12:49 AM

http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.p...610&SID=139554

179.95 Canadian

I am getting E6300, 2 GB OCZ 6400 800mhz RAM
Sapphire Radeon X1900XT
600 Watt OCZ GameXstream power Supply

Is there one similar to this and just as good that is a little cheaper, or is this a really good buy and a really good board?

Jet · 11-02-2006, 12:53 AM

The Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 is the best value right now.

martyvice · 11-02-2006, 12:54 AM

Is it much worse than the 965P DS3?

Bradan · 11-02-2006, 01:15 AM

correct me if im wrong

the d is for durable, the capacitors are made better thats all, just get the ds3 imo

Jet · 11-02-2006, 02:05 AM

Actually, a review I read comparing the DS3 to the S3, and the S3 got to 505 FSB, and was the best budget overclocking board.

In otherwords, the more durable capacitors aren't worth the extra money if you are on a tight budget.

**Cromewell** · 11-02-2006, 02:49 AM

Yeah, solid capacitors are still an unknown when it comes to overclocking. They will last longer and handle heat better but standard caps last a long time on their own and are cheaper. The S3 and DS3 have a difference gigabit controller but are otherwise the same. I can't tell what difference the 2 Marvell gigabit controllers have.

I have the S3 and it is good, the only drawback is the crappy northbridge cooling.

martyvice · 11-02-2006, 03:16 AM

I think I'll go with the DS3 anyways, the S3 doesn't support the RAM I want according to www.memoryexpress.com build configurator.
Go to "Online Quote"

Jet · 11-02-2006, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyvice

I think I'll go with the DS3 anyways, the S3 doesn't support the RAM I want according to www.memoryexpress.com build configurator.
Go to "Online Quote"

I wouldn't nessesarily trust that configurator. Any memory that can work with the DS3 should work with the S3 as well

martyvice · 11-02-2006, 03:58 AM

Hm, I don't know why when you select the S3, the option for the RAM I want dissapears.

Jet · 11-02-2006, 04:01 AM

The main thing is getting DDR2 xxx speed for the board. unless you get 4 GB sticks, you will be fine, unless there is a compatibility issue. In that case, just update your BIOS

11-02-2006, 12:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
martyvice Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB, CA Posts: 191	Is this the best value Motherboard? http://www.memoryexpress.com/index.p...610&SID=139554 179.95 Canadian I am getting E6300, 2 GB OCZ 6400 800mhz RAM Sapphire Radeon X1900XT 600 Watt OCZ GameXstream power Supply Is there one similar to this and just as good that is a little cheaper, or is this a really good buy and a really good board? __________________ AMD Athlon XP 2800+ 2.08 GHz 1 GB Ram 120 GB 7200RPM Ultra DMA hard drive ATI Radeon X1600 Pro AGP 512MB

11-02-2006, 12:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,285	The Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 is the best value right now. __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

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martyvice Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB, CA Posts: 191	Is it much worse than the 965P DS3? __________________ AMD Athlon XP 2800+ 2.08 GHz 1 GB Ram 120 GB 7200RPM Ultra DMA hard drive ATI Radeon X1600 Pro AGP 512MB

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11-02-2006, 02:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,285	Actually, a review I read comparing the DS3 to the S3, and the S3 got to 505 FSB, and was the best budget overclocking board. In otherwords, the more durable capacitors aren't worth the extra money if you are on a tight budget. __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

11-02-2006, 02:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 10,085	Yeah, solid capacitors are still an unknown when it comes to overclocking. They will last longer and handle heat better but standard caps last a long time on their own and are cheaper. The S3 and DS3 have a difference gigabit controller but are otherwise the same. I can't tell what difference the 2 Marvell gigabit controllers have. I have the S3 and it is good, the only drawback is the crappy northbridge cooling. __________________ 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 ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

11-02-2006, 03:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
martyvice Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB, CA Posts: 191	I think I'll go with the DS3 anyways, the S3 doesn't support the RAM I want according to www.memoryexpress.com build configurator. Go to "Online Quote" __________________ AMD Athlon XP 2800+ 2.08 GHz 1 GB Ram 120 GB 7200RPM Ultra DMA hard drive ATI Radeon X1600 Pro AGP 512MB

11-02-2006, 03:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
martyvice Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB, CA Posts: 191	Hm, I don't know why when you select the S3, the option for the RAM I want dissapears. __________________ AMD Athlon XP 2800+ 2.08 GHz 1 GB Ram 120 GB 7200RPM Ultra DMA hard drive ATI Radeon X1600 Pro AGP 512MB

11-02-2006, 04:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,285	The main thing is getting DDR2 xxx speed for the board. unless you get 4 GB sticks, you will be fine, unless there is a compatibility issue. In that case, just update your BIOS __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

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