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Nanidin

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Jul 14, 2003
Ok, I have the A7N8X Deluxe pcb 2.0 and the green audio jack stopped working. No reason, no changes, it just stopped working. I am goign to rma it to newegg, but while I was at it I figured I would ask if there are better boards out there. I prefer the Nforce2 chipset and I am going to watercool with my 1700+ JIUHB DLT3C... so I need some good OC ability w/stability too. Any suggestions/ideas post them please!
Thanks
 
Reasons why would be nice too I guess. I mean, yeah you like the board, but is there a reason that it's better than any thing else?
 
Abit NF7-S. Great voltage options, rev 2.0s can consitantly hit high fsbs. Much more stable than the other nforce2 boards I have owned/worked with.
 
Well, I can't give you any specifics yet- I've only had my 8RDA+ since last week and just installed it on Thursday....

But I'll tell you why I chose it:
1) Great experience with Epox boards in the past- I currently have 3 8KHA+, an 8k3a+, and the 8RDA+ as well as an 8KHA+ in my nephew's rig. Many have been running for two years straight.
2) Bang for the buck: They may not be THE top boards but Epox always seems to have one of the top boards- and usually much cheaper than any others.

3) When I was considering what to get to replace a mobo I had thought I killed (Nope- it lived ;)) all the members I asked for a Bang-for-the-buck board recommendation said 8RDA+.
 
Hm, not really looking for bang for the buck, just something of equal or lesser value of the A7N8X Deluxe. I may just try rmaing it and seeing if the replacement has problems.
 
8rda+ v2.x or 8rda3+ v2.x or nf7/s v2.0 or 8rda+ v1.1 with vmods
I get a new 8rda+ from Newegg tomorrow that should be a 2.0, seems everyone that has ordered one since mid-late last week has gotten a 2.0.
 
Normally I would say Abit NF7-S 2.0 but I just read a guy's post where he has his SOLTEK at 250 FSB. Freakin' 250 FSB on an AMD system. I'd say try to go for that one.
 
I saw the post with the guy that hit 250 as well. It made me curious but not enough so to buy that board off of 1 user's experience when there are boards that have been kind to tons of people here.
 
I really like the nf7-s , if you are interested in stability and good features. The digital sound output is a seller for me alone. I have two a rev 1.1 and a rev 2.0 and both oc very well. no issues for either one. I use good quality ram and that help any high fsb. Go for the Abit and you won't be sorry. The 8rda+ does not have all the options it is basically a stripped down or bare bones oc motherboard. Abit = good oc
 
I would have to say for the best mobo on the market......not including costs........the Abit nf7-S.......just amazing overclockinbg features..........on top of that it includes everything that the nforce2 chipset offers.....leaving out only the lame additional lan port :rolleyes: this board just dominates in overcockability and features.........as for a close second I would say the Epox 8rda+ board is very tempting......in the end I choose Abit because it just had enough more for me not to care about the extra $20........also seriously consider the soltek if you want a no frill just beasty overclocking mobo!.....it's not just one guy who has had awsome luck with this board......it comes with the most current A1/C1 stepping on the northbridge.....and has been prooven a superp overclocker.....especially for the $$$$......these are my choices.....I hope you consider them well

1) Abit NF7-S
2)EPOX 8RDA+
3)SOLTEK SL-75FRN2-L

All of the above boards have more stripped down moddels and or more equipted models :D
 
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