Which of these two MoBos is better?

imsati · 09-28-2007, 01:23 AM

Was going to get a new MoBo earlier in the week, but things came up and now I'm looking to order one tomorrow. Was between a $90 Abit and a $60 ECS, and everyone said go for the Abit.

I did a bit more research and found an Intel that was almost identical but $5 less.

Intel:
http://www.intel.com/products/mother...5Gtp/index.htm

Abit:
http://www.uabit.com/index.php?optio...ge=1&model=330

Suggestions on which of those is better? Thanks a bunch! Looking to order by 2 PM tomorrow so it's shilled tomorrow night.

--Jay

Jay_Ryan · 09-28-2007, 02:45 AM

What do you need it for? They've got the very old 945 chipset get a new one with a 965 or a P35 chipset, not the old stuff -.-

imsati · 09-28-2007, 03:36 AM

I don't need it for ultra-hardcore graphics or super fast gaming, just need it for basic stuff while still maintaining speed and future upgradability (sweet--I made a new word!). MoBo I have now isn't too great and is going to be returned. Just need to install the new one first.

Whatever I get, it will be installed with: Pentium D 940, 1 Gig DDR2, e-GeForce 7100GS, and 2 SATA 2's.

Jay_Ryan · 09-28-2007, 03:11 PM

The P35 chipset is the best and savest chipset for the future, because it supports all C2D CPUs inculding the new 45nm technology and 1333Mhz FSB.
The 945 supports only a few C2D and I guess not even the E6X20 models.

imsati · 09-28-2007, 05:00 PM

Well I don't need the absolute best, just something much better than what I have now. I plan on keeping my CPU for quite a while (I have had zero problems so far with the D-series). Honestly, my only requirements are DDR2, SATA2 capable, and a full-speed PCI-E x16 slot. I'm not concerned with SLI or 1333 FSB or any of that.

Jay_Ryan · 09-28-2007, 05:05 PM

It's not the best at all and it doesn't have SLI or something.
And if you want to upgrade your PC in the future without changing the motherboard again, take one with the P35 chipset for a few bucks more.
And again it's not a highend mobo at all, it's just a save alternative for the future. Or at least one with the 965 chip....

kof2000 · 09-28-2007, 09:09 PM

left out 975x

Jay_Ryan · 09-28-2007, 09:39 PM

Right, thx for the completion dude.

imsati · 09-28-2007, 10:00 PM

I appreciate the suggestions, but I'm fine with the 945. I won't be doing a C2D or DDR3 or multiple GPUs anytime soon. If you absolutely had to choose between the above, what would it be? I'm leaning towards the Abit myself, but there is still hope for the Intel. Reading reviews of both online now.

Jay_Ryan · 09-28-2007, 11:28 PM

There is no DDR3 on the mobos I would take, and you will never ever ever ever ever put a C2D on your Board? If you don't want it... Take the Abit-board.

09-28-2007, 01:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,634	Which of these two MoBos is better? Was going to get a new MoBo earlier in the week, but things came up and now I'm looking to order one tomorrow. Was between a $90 Abit and a $60 ECS, and everyone said go for the Abit. I did a bit more research and found an Intel that was almost identical but $5 less. Intel: http://www.intel.com/products/mother...5Gtp/index.htm Abit: http://www.uabit.com/index.php?optio...ge=1&model=330 Suggestions on which of those is better? Thanks a bunch! Looking to order by 2 PM tomorrow so it's shilled tomorrow night. --Jay

09-28-2007, 03:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,634	I don't need it for ultra-hardcore graphics or super fast gaming, just need it for basic stuff while still maintaining speed and future upgradability (sweet--I made a new word!). MoBo I have now isn't too great and is going to be returned. Just need to install the new one first. Whatever I get, it will be installed with: Pentium D 940, 1 Gig DDR2, e-GeForce 7100GS, and 2 SATA 2's. Last edited by imsati; 09-28-2007 at 03:40 AM.

09-28-2007, 09:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
kof2000 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oahu Age: 27 Posts: 6,273	left out 975x __________________ QX9650@4.2 swiftech \|9600@3.0 9700 nt 780i \| 790fx 8gb ddr1200 \| 8gb ddr1200 2x150gb 3x1tb \|2x250gb 3x8800gtx \|3x2900xt 1gb 2x20xdvdrw \|2x20xdvdrw 15in1 card reader \|15in1 card reader ng15/g9 \|ng15/g9 1200w psu \|1200w psu 2x28" LCD \|2x28" LCD

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09-28-2007, 02:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jay_Ryan New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 20	What do you need it for? They've got the very old 945 chipset get a new one with a 965 or a P35 chipset, not the old stuff -.-

09-28-2007, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jay_Ryan New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 20	The P35 chipset is the best and savest chipset for the future, because it supports all C2D CPUs inculding the new 45nm technology and 1333Mhz FSB. The 945 supports only a few C2D and I guess not even the E6X20 models.

09-28-2007, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,634	Well I don't need the absolute best, just something much better than what I have now. I plan on keeping my CPU for quite a while (I have had zero problems so far with the D-series). Honestly, my only requirements are DDR2, SATA2 capable, and a full-speed PCI-E x16 slot. I'm not concerned with SLI or 1333 FSB or any of that.

09-28-2007, 05:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jay_Ryan New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 20	It's not the best at all and it doesn't have SLI or something. And if you want to upgrade your PC in the future without changing the motherboard again, take one with the P35 chipset for a few bucks more. And again it's not a highend mobo at all, it's just a save alternative for the future. Or at least one with the 965 chip....

09-28-2007, 09:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jay_Ryan New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 20	Right, thx for the completion dude.

09-28-2007, 10:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,634	I appreciate the suggestions, but I'm fine with the 945. I won't be doing a C2D or DDR3 or multiple GPUs anytime soon. If you absolutely had to choose between the above, what would it be? I'm leaning towards the Abit myself, but there is still hope for the Intel. Reading reviews of both online now.

09-28-2007, 11:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jay_Ryan New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 20	There is no DDR3 on the mobos I would take, and you will never ever ever ever ever put a C2D on your Board? If you don't want it... Take the Abit-board.