Good Components For the DS3??

INTELCRAZY · 02-13-2007, 03:46 AM

As you know I have been asking a lot of questions lately about mobos for the E6600 and I have finally decided on a DS3. I would like for EXPERIENCED people with a DS3, to tell me what they use and if it's good for OC'ing an E6600.

Memory(preferably 2gb 800mhz)?
Any problems with any HD's or optic drives?
Driver issues?
Will it support an 88

GTS correctly?

Thanks you guys are awesome

joeswm8 · 02-13-2007, 04:36 AM

its currently arguably the best non SLI mobo.

all that will work

**ceewi1** · 02-13-2007, 08:34 AM

I've had no issues and good overclocks. You can check my specs in my sig. It will work perfectly with the hardware you've specified, although of course there's only one IDE controller, so you can only use two IDE devices without adding a controller card.

g4m3rof1337 · 02-13-2007, 09:02 AM

I am currently using whats in my sig...
Works great.
Oc'ing soon so...

INTELCRAZY · 02-13-2007, 01:08 PM

I don't need more than 2 IDE devices, 2 drives is fine with me, Of course, if I really needed more drives I would use SATA instead of IDE

Rambo · 02-13-2007, 02:50 PM

I've overclocked my 1.86 Ghz CPU (E6300) to 3.5 Ghz with this board. It's fantastic!

Memory:

You'll need RAM which can operate with 1.8v RAM, otherwise you wont even get it to turn on. This is due to the default RAM voltage in the BIOS being set to 1.8v, so anything above that wont work (you will probably get away with RAM that requires 1.9v though)...

I'd recommend PC2 6400 (DDR2 800) RAM if you want to do some serious overclocking. This will do the trick quite nicely: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

Any problems with any HD's or optic drives?

None at all...

Driver issues?

Nope.

Will it support an 8800GTS correctly?

Yes.

ETSA · 02-13-2007, 03:02 PM

A great mobo and awesome for OCing the only one that could beat it would be the Commando board by asus, but thats almost 100.00. It also supports SLI.

sammytheman · 03-17-2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

I've overclocked my 1.86 Ghz CPU (E6300) to 3.5 Ghz with this board. It's fantastic!

Memory:

I'd recommend PC2 6400 (DDR2 800) RAM if you want to do some serious overclocking. This will do the trick quite nicely: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590

Any problems with any HD's or optic drives?

None at all...

Driver issues?

Nope.

Will it support an 8800GTS correctly?

Yes.

What do you think pf this RAM:

http://canadacomputers.com/index.php...80&cid=RAM.475

PabloTeK · 03-17-2007, 11:30 PM

That won't work I'm afraid, the voltages are like 2.1v. try looking for some GeIL stuff like mine or some Corsair.

INTELCRAZY · 03-17-2007, 11:47 PM

if you are a newb to PC building, do your homework, check and double check. I was told by Rambo and ETSA, both of them own a DS3, to go with this RAM

02-13-2007, 03:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
INTELCRAZY banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,060	Good Components For the DS3?? As you know I have been asking a lot of questions lately about mobos for the E6600 and I have finally decided on a DS3. I would like for EXPERIENCED people with a DS3, to tell me what they use and if it's good for OC'ing an E6600. Memory(preferably 2gb 800mhz)? Any problems with any HD's or optic drives? Driver issues? Will it support an 88GTS correctly? Thanks you guys are awesome

02-13-2007, 04:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
joeswm8 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: IL Age: 16 Posts: 1,543	its currently arguably the best non SLI mobo. all that will work __________________ Free Online Games ---New Computer---Server Build --X2 3800+@2.5---E6600@3.4 XFX 7900GS Extreme---eVga 7600GS--- ------2GB G.Skill DDR2-800---4GB Corsair DDR2-800 Biostar TForce 550MCP---eVga 680i-------- ------WD 160GB HDD---2x74GB Raptors -----------------Rosewill 550W---OCZ 700W GameXStream Centurion 5---P180B

02-13-2007, 08:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,274	I've had no issues and good overclocks. You can check my specs in my sig. It will work perfectly with the hardware you've specified, although of course there's only one IDE controller, so you can only use two IDE devices without adding a controller card. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

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g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,804	I am currently using whats in my sig... Works great. Oc'ing soon so... __________________ Desktop/Laptop nForce 750i SLI FTW E8400 @ 4.05GHz Water Cooled/ T8100 @ 2.10GHz Two XFX 512MB 8800GT's with Accelero S1's / Two 512MB 8600GT's RaidMax 700Watt OCZ 4GB/ 2GB WD 500GB,200GB,80GB/ 320GB Sceptre 20.1'' or 32'' Sharp Aquos HD LCD/ 17'' Widescreen G15, MX518/ 4 Harmon/Kardon Speakers w/ Sub. CM Stacker 810

02-13-2007, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rambo Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,837	I've overclocked my 1.86 Ghz CPU (E6300) to 3.5 Ghz with this board. It's fantastic! Memory: You'll need RAM which can operate with 1.8v RAM, otherwise you wont even get it to turn on. This is due to the default RAM voltage in the BIOS being set to 1.8v, so anything above that wont work (you will probably get away with RAM that requires 1.9v though)... I'd recommend PC2 6400 (DDR2 800) RAM if you want to do some serious overclocking. This will do the trick quite nicely: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145590 Any problems with any HD's or optic drives? None at all... Driver issues? Nope. Will it support an 8800GTS correctly? Yes. __________________ "75% of all statistics are made up, including this one. 62.481% of people who read that believe it is true. *And if you're one of the 37.519% who don't, copy and paste this into your signature." -* tlarkin, Cromewell, and Rambo.

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INTELCRAZY banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,060	I don't need more than 2 IDE devices, 2 drives is fine with me, Of course, if I really needed more drives I would use SATA instead of IDE

02-13-2007, 03:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
ETSA Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Age: 24 Posts: 2,277	A great mobo and awesome for OCing the only one that could beat it would be the Commando board by asus, but thats almost 100.00. It also supports SLI. __________________ DESKTOP Antec P180B(4 x 120mm Tricool fans) Antec 500W neoHE Gigabyte GA 965p DS3 E6400 /w Zalman cnps9500 led 92mm (OC'ed to 3.2Ghz) 4 GB Corsair xms2 DDR2 800 HD4850 512mb ddr3 /w Zalman VF1000 (OC'ed to 690/1143) Soundblaster Audigy 4 LAPTOP Core 2 Duo T5750(2.00GHz)/4GB ddr2 667/250GB HD/8600M GT

03-17-2007, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
PabloTeK Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Peoples Republic of Nae Butta! Age: 17 Posts: 2,354	That won't work I'm afraid, the voltages are like 2.1v. try looking for some GeIL stuff like mine or some Corsair. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8GHz \| Gigabyte EP43-DS3L \| GeIL 3GB PC2-6400 \| BFG GeForce 8800GT 512MB OC \| Seagate 500GB 7200.11 SATA \| Western Digital 250GB SE16 SATA \| Coolermaster CM690 \| Corsair HX520W Forum Rules

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INTELCRAZY banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,060	if you are a newb to PC building, do your homework, check and double check. I was told by Rambo and ETSA, both of them own a DS3, to go with this RAM

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