Gigabyte MoBo's for Core 2 Duo

If you use onboard video and game you will certainly see a difference. You will notice that only one character is changed in the model number signifying the one difference in features. Everything else was identical when the specifications on both models were looked over.
 
I've read on here and elsewhere that the 965G DS3 is limited in its overclocking because Intel doesn't want the graphics in the northbridge to be damaged by overclocking/overvolting.

Can anybody confirm this definately? I'd love to buy a 965G DS3 until I could afford the graphics card of choice, but you can't sacrifice OC ability like that =P
 
Saurian said:
I've read on here and elsewhere that the 965G DS3 is limited in its overclocking because Intel doesn't want the graphics in the northbridge to be damaged by overclocking/overvolting.

Can anybody confirm this definately? I'd love to buy a 965G DS3 until I could afford the graphics card of choice, but you can't sacrifice OC ability like that =P
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Then just buy a cheap pci graphics card for $20 until you have enough ;)
 
Saurian said:
I've read on here and elsewhere that the 965G DS3 is limited in its overclocking because Intel doesn't want the graphics in the northbridge to be damaged by overclocking/overvolting.

Can anybody confirm this definately? I'd love to buy a 965G DS3 until I could afford the graphics card of choice, but you can't sacrifice OC ability like that =P
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Here's a few comments from customers seen at newegg on what the 965P is like.
Pros: Very strong passive heatsinks. Very good overclocking, for a 965P board. Superb feature set. Durable, reliable and stable so far. Pretty high performance if you know how to tune it.
Cons: Costs two much. Gigabyte continues their stupid policy of concealing critical settings in the BIOS. If you want to adjust memory settings you must hit Crtl+F1 to reveal the secret menu where all these things can be adjusted. Above all, the so-called "Crazy Cool plate" is just crazy. This plate prevents you from using most high performance heatsinks (like the Zalman CNPS 9500) because they require a base plate to attach to the board. You can remove the plate, but then the heatpipes and heatsinks on the board ride loose. They are affixed to the crazy cool plate.
Other Thoughts: At first I was pleased by how easily this board setup and handled everything I threw at it. Then I became infuriated by the lack of ability to adjust memory settings. Then I discovered the Ctrl+F1 trick. Then I became infuriated by overcloking limits. Then I discovered the entire industry has exaggerated Core 2 Duo's overclocking potential. This board will take you as far as Core 2 will go. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128323

You really don't want to hear what was said about the 965G do you?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128018
 
so what kind of ram do you use?
Im gonna get 2gbs of corsair xms2.

the reason i ask is because ive heard that you might have to buy a cheap stick of 1.8v ram to to boot and bump the ram voltage
 
With the large number of better performing cards out for a low enough price why you would want onboard? For a strictly basic setup on a tight budget and no gaming in mind that would serve as the bare essential. Some people granted want something there if their main card fails from OCing perhaps. But the drawback is the lack of that as well.
 
PC eye said:
With the large number of better performing cards out for a low enough price why you would want onboard? For a strictly basic setup on a tight budget and no gaming in mind that would serve as the bare essential. Some people granted want something there if their main card fails from OCing perhaps. But the drawback is the lack of that as well.
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He said he wanted integrated because he doesn't have the money for a high-end card right now, and he wanted something to hold him over.

Im not a fan of integrated, but it does have its uses. Such as if you sell your video card and want to buy a new one, and your without one for a few days, you can just use integrated.
 
Saurian said:
but you can't sacrifice OC ability like that =P
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[-0MEGA-];447530 said:
He said he wanted integrated because he doesn't have the money for a high-end card right now, and he wanted something to hold him over.

Im not a fan of integrated, but it does have its uses. Such as if you sell your video card and want to buy a new one, and your without one for a few days, you can just use integrated.
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You make your decision on hardwares and boards alike based on what you are going to doing with them. With the right you can OC without having to spend a fortune on the latest card out. If you are not resourced to buy mid to high range hardwares you may not want to be OCing in the first place. You then have to make your decision based on practical reasons. When you OC your hardwares you place heavy stresses at times on them. You don't puh the petal to the metal when your cash tank is on "E".
 
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