Choosing a new motherboard

Matt_91

Matt_91

Member
Choosing a new motherboard

I'll be buying a new motherboard within the next week along with an Intel E8400.

I will be overclocking it at some point so the motherboard needs to have fairly good overclocking features. I will be buying it from either MSY or CPL. Their sites parts lists are http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf and http://www.cpl.net.au/greenguide/20080626-web.pdf

I don't wish to spend more than around $160AU.

So far the boards I am considering are:

Asus P5K Pro - http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=534&l4=0&model=1921&modelmenu=1

Asus P5K-V - http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=542&l4=0&model=1652&modelmenu=1

Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3 - http://www.giga-byte.com/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2843

The Gigabyte EP45-DS3 looks the best. I found it while I was writing up this list and thought I might cut it short. There is however one issue, the extra motherboard power socket has 8 pins, I only have a 4 pin one. What can I do to fix this apart from buying a new PSU. (I have a 450W power supply)

Thanks,
Matt
 
OK, I'm fairly certain I will be going for the Gigabyte board. From what I've read, most boards with 8 pin connectors will still work with 4 pins. In a page I was reading someone was saying that you only needed the 8 pin for Core2 Extremes, while on another page someone was saying that the 8 pins are for stability and most boards still work without them. Which one (if any) is correct?

Edit:
OK, so now I'm considering getting a EP45-DS3P. It's an extra ~$30. I just need to weigh up each side and work out if it's worth the exta $s. Any input would be appreciated...
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top