what mobo would you suggest?

droeblek9 · 27-June-04, 10:57 AM

system specs:
asus a7n8x-x (has to go)
athlon xp 2500 (barton)
1 g corsair xms ddr 400(2X512...yes, i know mobo doesn't do dual channel)
ati radeon 9800 pro
antec true control 550

i'm definitely going to get a new mobo. dunno if i'm going to upgrade to an amd 64 as well. HOWEVER, in the event that i DON"T upgrade my processor, what mobo would you suggest using with my current setup?

putwig · 27-June-04, 11:02 AM

Why are you scrapping the Asus? It is a damn good board.

Anyhow, Abit Nf7-s would be my suggestion.

Shuttle AN35-N Ultra if the budget is tight (no SATA or Soundstorm audio).

droeblek9 · 27-June-04, 11:07 AM

have to run ram @ ddr 333 to avoid instability issues in my fav. game, and i have dual channel ram (which my mobo doesn't support...chalk that one up to the noob learning curve). if i keep the barton, i would like to get a board that allows me to use the system to max potential.
thanks for the feedback

godfoot · 27-June-04, 11:14 AM

In that case, I'll second Putwig's suggestions........depends on your budget and your expectations. Both are good boards and fill their respective niches rather well.

The Abit board is the best OCer overall and the Shuttle is the best budget OCer, generally agreed upon by all.

Edit: for Socket A mobos, that is.

droeblek9 · 27-June-04, 11:22 AM

price not an issue. what about the asus a7n8x-e deluxe?
thanks for the feedback all

Fu3lman · 27-June-04, 11:26 AM

most here will tell you that the ABIT NF7-S v2.0 is about the best choice when it comes to stability and overclocking, especially with a barton 2500....

i, myself have that very combination and couldnt be happier running a straight 400mhz fsb without touching the multiplier.... (2.2ghz)

godfoot · 27-June-04, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fu3lman


	most here will tell you that the ABIT NF7-S v2.0 is about the best choice when it comes to stability and overclocking, especially with a barton 2500.... i, myself have that very combination and couldnt be happier running a straight 400mhz fsb without touching the multiplier.... (2.2ghz)

Hehe, I am running the same speed (2.2GHz) on my Shuttle with an XP 2000 at only 1.65 volts and stock multiplier (sometimes up to 1.7 if I start having stability issues at the lower voltage).

droeblek9 · 27-June-04, 11:50 AM

when i originally built the system, i was all about overclocking. but, to tell the truth, what i really care about is being able to run Neverwinter nights with the graphics cranked, and system stability.

godfoot · 27-June-04, 11:54 AM

Then go with the Abit. I won't abandon my Shuttle, but the NF7-S Rev 2 will be my next full-use board unless something better comes along.
I have already made the decision to base my colossal project around it.

droeblek9 · 27-June-04, 12:35 PM

thanks for the feedback. it is much appreciated. well, i'm off to try to figure this out (64 vs just mobo). thanks again.

putwig · 27-June-04, 12:38 PM

If you want my personal suggestion. You have a kick but proc, ram and GPU.

A64 technology has yet to mature fully, and major changes are on the horizon.

Get the NF7-s and save for the next generation of A64 chips.

NoSlak · 27-June-04, 12:41 PM

I have and would go with what everyone else has said, reason Im posting is if you dont want to wait for shipping I went into BestBuy yesterday and saw that they are selling mobo's now, including the NF7-S.

Higgs · 27-June-04, 01:21 PM

I have been running NF7-S and 2500+ for a while now and had no problems at all.

Altaica · 27-June-04, 06:23 PM

I have to say that I'm thoroughly pleased with my Soyo KT400 Dragon Ultra "Black Edition". It has many features, supports 4 slots of DDR ram at 400MHz, and has a nice AGP8x/Pro slot. I've never had a problem with this excelent mobo, and would reccomend it highly. And I can already tell some of you out there want to flame me to death for suggesting a Soyo, but please don't.

BigAkita · 27-June-04, 06:39 PM

If I were to meet the CEO of Soyo face to face, I would hit him so hard that his nose would explode outward. Just my personal opinion based upon the support I received.

putwig · 27-June-04, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altaica


	I have to say that I'm thoroughly pleased with my Soyo KT400 Dragon Ultra "Black Edition". It has many features, supports 4 slots of DDR ram at 400MHz, and has a nice AGP8x/Pro slot. I've never had a problem with this excelent mobo, and would reccomend it highly. And I can already tell some of you out there want to flame me to death for suggesting a Soyo, but please don't.

I won't flame you for suggesting Soyo (although I could), but I will flame you for suggesting the KT400 chipset.

Buying any socket A chipset other than NForce2 would be absolutely ludicrous at this time.

Andrevas · 27-June-04, 06:58 PM

I have a Soyo KT400 Ultra PE, it run's my brothers system hot and needs 1.75V for the Vcore to run an Athlon 2100+ Palomino without stability issues.

I was going to get the Soyo Dragon KT880 Black Label, but after reading multiple posts on boards about how ****ty the BIOS is on it, I'm not going to get it.

In the last week I have been convinced Soyo sucks nuts. I will not buy a Soyo.

Instead I'm waiting for Asus and Abit to release their versions of KT880 based boards.

I also just bought an Abit AN7 to replace my brother's Soyo (I don't need anything for overclocking I picked it because it has a good layout of the connectors and will be rock solid stable at stock speeds)

Don't buy Soyo, it will bite you in t3h ass.

BigAkita · 27-June-04, 07:31 PM

The AN7 is a pretty good board. A couple of us are running it and have had good luck in our OC endeavor's.

droeblek9 · 04-July-04, 01:26 PM

thanks for all of the feedback (much appreciated). i wound up buying the abit nf7s, and it's only taken me a week to get my case into shape and the board installed (BUSY week at work....very little free time). hopefully i'll finish getting it up and running today (crossing fingers). thanks again for all of the help; i both value and NEED it.

NoSlak · 04-July-04, 01:59 PM

Man , why did I have to read this threwad right now ?????
I am building a comp for a nephew and was gunna give him my KT-400 that has never given me any probs, I am building this as I type !!!!! and now I read this !!!!

It never gave me probs but then again I never flashed the BIOS which killed a friend of mine Soyo and apparently BA's.
The reciver of this board knows how to turn on a comp and surf the web period.
I'm just ranting to see what you peeps have to say.....

27-June-04, 10:57 AM		#1 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	what mobo would you suggest? system specs: asus a7n8x-x (has to go) athlon xp 2500 (barton) 1 g corsair xms ddr 400(2X512...yes, i know mobo doesn't do dual channel) ati radeon 9800 pro antec true control 550 i'm definitely going to get a new mobo. dunno if i'm going to upgrade to an amd 64 as well. HOWEVER, in the event that i DON"T upgrade my processor, what mobo would you suggest using with my current setup?

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27-June-04, 11:02 AM		#2 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	Why are you scrapping the Asus? It is a damn good board. Anyhow, Abit Nf7-s would be my suggestion. Shuttle AN35-N Ultra if the budget is tight (no SATA or Soundstorm audio).

27-June-04, 11:07 AM		#3 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	have to run ram @ ddr 333 to avoid instability issues in my fav. game, and i have dual channel ram (which my mobo doesn't support...chalk that one up to the noob learning curve). if i keep the barton, i would like to get a board that allows me to use the system to max potential. thanks for the feedback

27-June-04, 11:14 AM		#4 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	In that case, I'll second Putwig's suggestions........depends on your budget and your expectations. Both are good boards and fill their respective niches rather well. The Abit board is the best OCer overall and the Shuttle is the best budget OCer, generally agreed upon by all. Edit: for Socket A mobos, that is.

27-June-04, 11:22 AM		#5 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	price not an issue. what about the asus a7n8x-e deluxe? thanks for the feedback all

27-June-04, 11:26 AM		#6 (permalink)
Fu3lman Light My Fire	most here will tell you that the ABIT NF7-S v2.0 is about the best choice when it comes to stability and overclocking, especially with a barton 2500.... i, myself have that very combination and couldnt be happier running a straight 400mhz fsb without touching the multiplier.... (2.2ghz)

27-June-04, 11:50 AM		#8 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	when i originally built the system, i was all about overclocking. but, to tell the truth, what i really care about is being able to run Neverwinter nights with the graphics cranked, and system stability.

27-June-04, 11:54 AM		#9 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	Then go with the Abit. I won't abandon my Shuttle, but the NF7-S Rev 2 will be my next full-use board unless something better comes along. I have already made the decision to base my colossal project around it.

27-June-04, 12:35 PM		#10 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	thanks for the feedback. it is much appreciated. well, i'm off to try to figure this out (64 vs just mobo). thanks again.

27-June-04, 12:38 PM		#11 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	If you want my personal suggestion. You have a kick but proc, ram and GPU. A64 technology has yet to mature fully, and major changes are on the horizon. Get the NF7-s and save for the next generation of A64 chips.

27-June-04, 12:41 PM		#12 (permalink)
NoSlak Gridiron	I have and would go with what everyone else has said, reason Im posting is if you dont want to wait for shipping I went into BestBuy yesterday and saw that they are selling mobo's now, including the NF7-S.

27-June-04, 01:21 PM		#13 (permalink)
Higgs Apex Advanced Techie	I have been running NF7-S and 2500+ for a while now and had no problems at all.

27-June-04, 06:23 PM		#14 (permalink)
Altaica Apex Advanced Techie	I have to say that I'm thoroughly pleased with my Soyo KT400 Dragon Ultra "Black Edition". It has many features, supports 4 slots of DDR ram at 400MHz, and has a nice AGP8x/Pro slot. I've never had a problem with this excelent mobo, and would reccomend it highly. And I can already tell some of you out there want to flame me to death for suggesting a Soyo, but please don't.

27-June-04, 06:39 PM		#15 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	If I were to meet the CEO of Soyo face to face, I would hit him so hard that his nose would explode outward. Just my personal opinion based upon the support I received.

27-June-04, 06:58 PM		#17 (permalink)
Andrevas Apex Elite Tech	I have a Soyo KT400 Ultra PE, it run's my brothers system hot and needs 1.75V for the Vcore to run an Athlon 2100+ Palomino without stability issues. I was going to get the Soyo Dragon KT880 Black Label, but after reading multiple posts on boards about how ****ty the BIOS is on it, I'm not going to get it. In the last week I have been convinced Soyo sucks nuts. I will not buy a Soyo. Instead I'm waiting for Asus and Abit to release their versions of KT880 based boards. I also just bought an Abit AN7 to replace my brother's Soyo (I don't need anything for overclocking I picked it because it has a good layout of the connectors and will be rock solid stable at stock speeds) Don't buy Soyo, it will bite you in t3h ass.

27-June-04, 07:31 PM		#18 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	The AN7 is a pretty good board. A couple of us are running it and have had good luck in our OC endeavor's.

04-July-04, 01:26 PM		#19 (permalink)
droeblek9 Warcraft Warrior	thanks for all of the feedback (much appreciated). i wound up buying the abit nf7s, and it's only taken me a week to get my case into shape and the board installed (BUSY week at work....very little free time). hopefully i'll finish getting it up and running today (crossing fingers). thanks again for all of the help; i both value and NEED it.

04-July-04, 01:59 PM		#20 (permalink)
NoSlak Gridiron	Man , why did I have to read this threwad right now ????? I am building a comp for a nephew and was gunna give him my KT-400 that has never given me any probs, I am building this as I type !!!!! and now I read this !!!! It never gave me probs but then again I never flashed the BIOS which killed a friend of mine Soyo and apparently BA's. The reciver of this board knows how to turn on a comp and surf the web period. I'm just ranting to see what you peeps have to say.....