Best KT333 mobo?

loodamaris · 20-October-02, 08:08 PM

Hey everyone..Revamped my rig setup this weekend. Gonna buy a "budget system" - XP 1600 w/ 512 PC2700, ect. Oh, yeah, R9700.
Well, my question is what KT333 mobo is the best? I wouldn't mind getting my FSB up to 166, and that isn't that high, as I have heard some 1600's getting 190 FSBs - locked.
So, what is the best overclocking/stable overclocked mobo?
Any and all help is thanked in advance.

BigAkita · 20-October-02, 08:09 PM

The K7V from Asus is pretty much the industry standard.

Edit: meant A7V. The K7V is a Soyo board.

GlitterKill · 20-October-02, 08:11 PM

KX7-333... hands down.

I can run this board at 213FSB stable... it smokes.

loodamaris · 20-October-02, 08:13 PM

Thanks. Sorry if that was a "dumb" question, but there are so many damn KT333s and so many reviews, I couldn't decide.
GK - Is your processor locked? What stepping/speed?

BZA · 20-October-02, 11:09 PM

I happen to use the SOYO KT333 Ultra Platinum. I dont venture into Overclocking too much so the FSB isnt that much of an issue for me. When i evaluated my options I was going between the Abit (mentioned above *KX7 333 i think*) and the SOYO.

in the end, I went with the SOYO because of the Integrated hardware and overall neat-o looks.

integrated 5.1 sound was a plus too. USB2.0 support, RAID capable...only "problem" with it is the fact that it isnt much of an overclocker. but like I said, that isnt my bag anyway. not yet.

read reviews, www.tomshardware.com had an 18 KT333 board review up, check that out.

BigAkita · 20-October-02, 11:18 PM

I just bought the Soyo KT-400 board. I know that Soyo doesn't have a reputation for great overclocking, but all the tools are there. All voltages are controllable, and the FSB speed is very incremental and precise. I went with the KT-400 because.....Just because. I know the 333 performs better, but I think I can do well with this board.

I saw some great OC's with the Soyo on another forum, I hope to achieve the same. I just placed the board in the new case a few minutes ago. Will OC it very soon and should have results by next weekend.

20-October-02, 08:08 PM		#1 (permalink)
loodamaris Apex Advanced Techie	Best KT333 mobo? Hey everyone..Revamped my rig setup this weekend. Gonna buy a "budget system" - XP 1600 w/ 512 PC2700, ect. Oh, yeah, R9700. Well, my question is what KT333 mobo is the best? I wouldn't mind getting my FSB up to 166, and that isn't that high, as I have heard some 1600's getting 190 FSBs - locked. So, what is the best overclocking/stable overclocked mobo? Any and all help is thanked in advance.

20-October-02, 08:09 PM		#2 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	The K7V from Asus is pretty much the industry standard. Edit: meant A7V. The K7V is a Soyo board. Last edited by BigAkita; 20-October-02 at 08:20 PM..

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20-October-02, 08:11 PM		#3 (permalink)
GlitterKill Pimp-of-all-Pimps	KX7-333... hands down. I can run this board at 213FSB stable... it smokes.

20-October-02, 08:13 PM		#4 (permalink)
loodamaris Apex Advanced Techie	Thanks. Sorry if that was a "dumb" question, but there are so many damn KT333s and so many reviews, I couldn't decide. GK - Is your processor locked? What stepping/speed?

20-October-02, 11:09 PM		#5 (permalink)
BZA Semin-Hoe-Le Supp-Hoe-Ter	I happen to use the SOYO KT333 Ultra Platinum. I dont venture into Overclocking too much so the FSB isnt that much of an issue for me. When i evaluated my options I was going between the Abit (mentioned above KX7 333 i think) and the SOYO. in the end, I went with the SOYO because of the Integrated hardware and overall neat-o looks. integrated 5.1 sound was a plus too. USB2.0 support, RAID capable...only "problem" with it is the fact that it isnt much of an overclocker. but like I said, that isnt my bag anyway. not yet. read reviews, www.tomshardware.com had an 18 KT333 board review up, check that out.

20-October-02, 11:18 PM		#6 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	I just bought the Soyo KT-400 board. I know that Soyo doesn't have a reputation for great overclocking, but all the tools are there. All voltages are controllable, and the FSB speed is very incremental and precise. I went with the KT-400 because.....Just because. I know the 333 performs better, but I think I can do well with this board. I saw some great OC's with the Soyo on another forum, I hope to achieve the same. I just placed the board in the new case a few minutes ago. Will OC it very soon and should have results by next weekend.