Quick, What is the BEST Socket 754 mobo out?

GigaHertzAddict · 07-18-04, 06:57 PM

I need to get the BEST and FASTEST Socket 754 mobo WITH PCI and AGP clock locks. I'm selling my Abit KV8 to a friend because it doesn't have locks and is limiting my overclock. Thanks!!

The Coolest · 07-18-04, 07:26 PM

The EPOX board based on the nFroce3 250GB chipset seems to be the favorite right now

Hardin · 07-18-04, 08:22 PM

This one has PCI/AGP lock and it is cheap. I'm planning on buying one soon.

GigaHertzAddict · 07-18-04, 08:31 PM

EPOX? really? I'd think Asus would be the best? or no?

The problem with that abit board from what I read was that there are 2 versions. 1.0 and 1.1 The 1.0 doesn't support the PCI/AGP locks, but the 1.1 does. So when you order the board and you get a 1.0 you're screwed, so you're taking a chance. If anyone has this board, please verify this.

deception`` · 07-18-04, 08:37 PM

1. The Asus board just came out; rather, it has just appeared on newegg and zipzoomfly and at the moment we are unaware of it's capabilities in terms of stability and overclockability but I am sure this will change in the near future.

2. The EpoX board is in fact a new favorite for it's overclockability either rivals or excels above that of the MSI K8n Neo Platinum; unfortunately, this EpoX boards do not support mobile cpu's as of yet so that may change your decision.

3. The problem with the Abit KV8 series was changed with a bios update; it is a fully functional board and is a viable alternative to the NF3 250gb line of boards. If you do decide to go Abit know that they have chosen to abstain from the Nforce3 chipset for they feel that it too "unstable" for their likings. However, there are plenty of other manufacturers that can provide you with a great NVIDIA solution.

The choice is yours....

deception``

GigaHertzAddict · 07-18-04, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by deception``

1. The Asus board just came out; rather, it has just appeared on newegg and zipzoomfly and at the moment we are unaware of it's capabilities in terms of stability and overclockability but I am sure this will change in the near future.

2. The EpoX board is in fact a new favorite for it's overclockability either rivals or excels above that of the MSI K8n Neo Platinum; unfortunately, this EpoX boards do not support mobile cpu's as of yet so that may change your decision.

3. The problem with the Abit KV8 series was changed with a bios update; it is a fully functional board and is a viable alternative to the NF3 250gb line of boards. If you do decide to go Abit know that they have chosen to abstain from the Nforce3 chipset for they feel that it too "unstable" for their likings. However, there are plenty of other manufacturers that can provide you with a great NVIDIA solution.

The choice is yours....

deception``

So you're saying that whether I get version 1.0 or 1.1 the PCI/AGP locks will work? Also why is abit saying the nvidia is unstable? does it hold merit? And it it true that the VIA is faster and better?

NiTrO bOiE · 07-18-04, 08:48 PM

The Asus board has some problems. (cool and quiet needs to be enabled to overclock, only 2.7volts on the memory) But a new BIOS should be able to fix it.

gunman · 07-18-04, 08:59 PM

just go with the J version of the Epox you can't beat that good of a mobo for 99 dollars with a 250gb chipset

GigaHertzAddict · 07-18-04, 09:16 PM

Thanks guys, I'd still like to hear from someone who that the abit board..

Jess1313 · 07-18-04, 09:32 PM

I have the ABIT board, If you order from NEWEGG you should get a 1.1 board. I have had both boards 1.0 & 1.1 & both did lock the AGP/PCI. Some off the very first boards did not lock but if you RMAed it to ABIT they fixed it.

For the last two weeks I have not seen anybody get a 1.0 board from NEWEGG, they all have been 1.1 boards. Just dont buy a refurb, get a new one.

The board is a sweat running board.

I have heard this about the 250gb chipsets, I cant say anything that would prove this.

There is alot of the EPOX boards out there that are showing very good results.

If I where going to buy a 250gb board the epox is the one I would buy.

But the VIA ABIT board has proven to be very fast & stable for me ( I like it all around). The sata raid works flawless on this board also.

It like the OCZ EB ram also.

GigaHertzAddict · 07-19-04, 01:35 PM

Ok, I just ordered the Abit board from newegg, I hope I get a v1.1 and I'll let you know how it overclocks. thanks again

kulki · 07-19-04, 04:08 PM

Whats wrong with MSI 8KN Neo Platinum? It also has the 250 GB chipset and supports mobiles.

The Coolest · 07-19-04, 04:12 PM

There were a lot of people having quality issues with these boards, like blown caps, and not allways supported mobiles

07-18-04, 06:57 PM	Thread Starter #1
GigaHertzAddict Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City	Quick, What is the BEST Socket 754 mobo out? I need to get the BEST and FASTEST Socket 754 mobo WITH PCI and AGP clock locks. I'm selling my Abit KV8 to a friend because it doesn't have locks and is limiting my overclock. Thanks!!
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07-18-04, 07:26 PM	#2
The Coolest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel	The EPOX board based on the nFroce3 250GB chipset seems to be the favorite right now __________________ "<The_Coolest> You can't unwaste wasted CPU cycles" - Start FOLDing now! Main rig: Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz @ 4.5GHz (Scythe Mugen2) / Mobo: Biostar TP67XE / SSD: Crucial M4 128GB (+ HDDs) / GPU: HD5450 or 8800 Ultra / Mem: 4x4GB DDR3-1600 G.Skill 4GBXL RipJaws X - 16GB total / PSU: Seasonic S12II 620W. Secondary rig: Core i3 540 3.06GHz @ Stock / Mobo: MSI H55M-ED55 / GPU: Integrated / Mem: 2x2GB DDR3-1600 G.Skill 4GBRL RipJaws - 4GB total / PSU: FSP ATX350-PNR 350W. Core Temp - Accurate temperature monitor for Intel's Core/Core 2 and AMD64 processors Heatware
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07-18-04, 08:22 PM	#3
Hardin Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sumter, South Carolina	This one has PCI/AGP lock and it is cheap. I'm planning on buying one soon.
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07-18-04, 08:31 PM	Thread Starter #4
GigaHertzAddict Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City	EPOX? really? I'd think Asus would be the best? or no? The problem with that abit board from what I read was that there are 2 versions. 1.0 and 1.1 The 1.0 doesn't support the PCI/AGP locks, but the 1.1 does. So when you order the board and you get a 1.0 you're screwed, so you're taking a chance. If anyone has this board, please verify this.
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07-18-04, 08:37 PM	#5
deception`` Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Atlanta	1. The Asus board just came out; rather, it has just appeared on newegg and zipzoomfly and at the moment we are unaware of it's capabilities in terms of stability and overclockability but I am sure this will change in the near future. 2. The EpoX board is in fact a new favorite for it's overclockability either rivals or excels above that of the MSI K8n Neo Platinum; unfortunately, this EpoX boards do not support mobile cpu's as of yet so that may change your decision. 3. The problem with the Abit KV8 series was changed with a bios update; it is a fully functional board and is a viable alternative to the NF3 250gb line of boards. If you do decide to go Abit know that they have chosen to abstain from the Nforce3 chipset for they feel that it too "unstable" for their likings. However, there are plenty of other manufacturers that can provide you with a great NVIDIA solution. The choice is yours.... deception``
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07-18-04, 08:48 PM	#7
NiTrO bOiE Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC	The Asus board has some problems. (cool and quiet needs to be enabled to overclock, only 2.7volts on the memory) But a new BIOS should be able to fix it. __________________ CPU: AMD 64 3000+ DTR @ 2750 MB: DFI Lanparty UT 250GB Memory: 2x 1GB G.Skill PC3200 Video: Radeon X800XT-PE w/ Maze 4 GPU Hard Drives: 36GB Raptor (Main) 160GB Hitachi (Storage) Optical Storage: 44x CD, 8x DVD-RW Sound: Audigy 2 ZS Case & Power: Black Chieftec FT w/ Window, Antec TP 430 Watercooled WW, Pro Core (2) 120mm Deltas, Hydor L20 Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
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07-18-04, 08:59 PM	#8
gunman Registered Join Date: Jun 2004	just go with the J version of the Epox you can't beat that good of a mobo for 99 dollars with a 250gb chipset
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07-18-04, 09:16 PM	Thread Starter #9
GigaHertzAddict Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City	Thanks guys, I'd still like to hear from someone who that the abit board..
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07-18-04, 09:32 PM	#10
Jess1313 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The DFI AMD Forum......	I have the ABIT board, If you order from NEWEGG you should get a 1.1 board. I have had both boards 1.0 & 1.1 & both did lock the AGP/PCI. Some off the very first boards did not lock but if you RMAed it to ABIT they fixed it. For the last two weeks I have not seen anybody get a 1.0 board from NEWEGG, they all have been 1.1 boards. Just dont buy a refurb, get a new one. The board is a sweat running board. I have heard this about the 250gb chipsets, I cant say anything that would prove this. There is alot of the EPOX boards out there that are showing very good results. If I where going to buy a 250gb board the epox is the one I would buy. But the VIA ABIT board has proven to be very fast & stable for me ( I like it all around). The sata raid works flawless on this board also. It like the OCZ EB ram also. __________________ Folding for Team 32 Heat
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07-19-04, 01:35 PM	Thread Starter #11
GigaHertzAddict Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City	Ok, I just ordered the Abit board from newegg, I hope I get a v1.1 and I'll let you know how it overclocks. thanks again
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07-19-04, 04:08 PM	#12
kulki Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: College Park, Maryland	Whats wrong with MSI 8KN Neo Platinum? It also has the 250 GB chipset and supports mobiles.
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07-19-04, 04:12 PM	#13
The Coolest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel	There were a lot of people having quality issues with these boards, like blown caps, and not allways supported mobiles __________________ "<The_Coolest> You can't unwaste wasted CPU cycles" - Start FOLDing now! Main rig: Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz @ 4.5GHz (Scythe Mugen2) / Mobo: Biostar TP67XE / SSD: Crucial M4 128GB (+ HDDs) / GPU: HD5450 or 8800 Ultra / Mem: 4x4GB DDR3-1600 G.Skill 4GBXL RipJaws X - 16GB total / PSU: Seasonic S12II 620W. Secondary rig: Core i3 540 3.06GHz @ Stock / Mobo: MSI H55M-ED55 / GPU: Integrated / Mem: 2x2GB DDR3-1600 G.Skill 4GBRL RipJaws - 4GB total / PSU: FSP ATX350-PNR 350W. Core Temp - Accurate temperature monitor for Intel's Core/Core 2 and AMD64 processors Heatware
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