Getting P4 3.0ghz 800mhz FSB w/HT, what "value" mobo is best?

This is a repost from another forum. I apologize for the duplication but it appears this is the place I should have posted originally. Thanks!



Hi,

I've been a longtime reader on this forum and I found it to be incredibly helpful.

Historically, I've been a low-end PC buyer (I don't have much money) so I don't know much about high-end components -- which is why I need your help.

I'm getting a P3 3.0ghz 800mhz FSB w/HT CPU cheap (long story) but I need to pair it with a mobo that has good value. Can you help me pick one out? I was hoping to spend less than $100.

I'm not picky but I would like a stable mobo that has easy overclocking features. I don't care about onboard audio (I'll be using a SB card) and I would prefer NOT to have onboard video (potential conflicts with my GF4).

I don't need SATA or RAID support. I would like onboard lan (gigabit lan would be cool but not a requirement) as well. 4 USB ports or more, but firewire is not necessary.

Lastly I would like to have a mobo that will use the features of my CPU (HT, 800mhz FSB). That might automatically mean I have to spend more than $100, but I don't know.

Thanks so much for your help!

check out some of the refurbs from newegg. the have some good deals on the abit ic7 and asus p4p800 from time to time

Yup, I just picked up a p4p800 deluxe refurb at newegg for 75.00. Thats far from a value board but with a value price. Last I looked they still had some.

Look at the Abit IS7-E. Seems like about a week ago they were $92 (or so) including shipping at newegg.com. This mobo has lots of features you said that you didn't need, but maybe you'll like having them anyway. Has built-in LAN, but not the Gigabit LAN.