Should i get the EP-8KDA3j???

cracker1082 · 08-15-04, 07:06 PM

Currently I have an Asus K8V SE Deluxe motherboard, and the overclocking on this sucker just stinks. I got this in the retail bundle from AMD, and that's the only reason i got this motherboard currently. Would the EPOX be a better overclocker than the AMD, do you guys think?

Any help or advice would be appreciated, as i want to make this purchase soon, possibly tomorrow. Thanks guys.

Odie812 · 08-16-04, 12:51 AM

I think it would be a better overclocker than ANY via chipset board. If you don't need four SATA ports (8KDA3J has two) or built in firewire support, then the Epox would be a fine choice. I haven't had any issues whatsoever so far. I like its simplicity. My only gripes are the location of the SATA ports (right above the AGP slot), and the lack of holes for mounting any kind of good chipset cooling (I had to use thermal tape).

Otherwise, it's great!

Odie

cracker1082 · 08-16-04, 01:38 AM

Thanks for your response.

would an Antec TruPower 480W psu be enough?

OnDborder · 08-16-04, 11:44 AM

I'm getting one. I got the combo also and my epox is on it's way. The asus is an good board, if you just want stock but we wouldn't be hangin' here if we were like that.

bucd · 08-18-04, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OnDborder

I'm getting one. I got the combo also and my epox is on it's way. The asus is an good board, if you just want stock but we wouldn't be hangin' here if we were like that.

Good choice guys. Just remember that the memory timings don't have to be tight like that on the P4 or XP chips.

Highly recommend A-DATA PC4000. Or if you get it from komusa, get the ones that PC4200, make sure it's A-DATA brand. I hear some good stories for those. I also here nice things about Crucial Balistix and Kingmax PC4000.

OnDborder....just thought i would ask about your current setup. I just ordered the same combo P4 2.4c with the Abit IS7 board, since i have little knowledge of the P4s, what kind of OCs do you get?

-D

OnDborder · 08-18-04, 11:40 PM

Sorry for the delay,bucd.. I get @ 5:4 267x12 @1.675, 2.8vdimm, 3.2 very stable..

Some set ups were able to get results like this for a lower vcore.

marscay · 09-08-04, 07:24 PM

the 8kda3+ is a good overclocker - can be a bit flaky until you get it setup properly and ive been through 2 boards so far.

But im currently sitting at 2820 235x12 1:1 3-2-2-10

so it does move along nicely.

Nandro · 10-01-04, 04:55 AM

will this MB support the mobile a64?

CandymanCan · 10-01-04, 02:49 PM

no it doesnt, i havent had any problems with mine, the only thing i gripe about is the newer bios's somereason undervolt the cpu and the board isnt the top overclocker out thier.

08-15-04, 07:06 PM	Thread Starter #1
cracker1082 Registered Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago	Should i get the EP-8KDA3j??? Currently I have an Asus K8V SE Deluxe motherboard, and the overclocking on this sucker just stinks. I got this in the retail bundle from AMD, and that's the only reason i got this motherboard currently. Would the EPOX be a better overclocker than the AMD, do you guys think? Any help or advice would be appreciated, as i want to make this purchase soon, possibly tomorrow. Thanks guys.
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08-16-04, 12:51 AM	#2
Odie812 Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pennsylvania	I think it would be a better overclocker than ANY via chipset board. If you don't need four SATA ports (8KDA3J has two) or built in firewire support, then the Epox would be a fine choice. I haven't had any issues whatsoever so far. I like its simplicity. My only gripes are the location of the SATA ports (right above the AGP slot), and the lack of holes for mounting any kind of good chipset cooling (I had to use thermal tape). Otherwise, it's great! Odie
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08-16-04, 01:38 AM	Thread Starter #3
cracker1082 Registered Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago	Thanks for your response. would an Antec TruPower 480W psu be enough?
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08-16-04, 11:44 AM	#4
OnDborder Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: HOT 'n Arizona	I'm getting one. I got the combo also and my epox is on it's way. The asus is an good board, if you just want stock but we wouldn't be hangin' here if we were like that. __________________ You're a plague and we are the cure. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/2600k......MSI p67a-GD55/2600k CORSAIR Vengeance 16gb.......4gigZ Corsair 7970'z crossfire ....................Sapph 7870 crossfired X-Fi Elite Pro.........................H2O cooling 600gb Raptor/256ssd3..... .......40 Kingston ssd Siverstone 1500wt'r.....................Corsair1000HX MyHeat
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08-18-04, 11:40 PM	#6
OnDborder Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: HOT 'n Arizona	Sorry for the delay,bucd.. I get @ 5:4 267x12 @1.675, 2.8vdimm, 3.2 very stable.. Some set ups were able to get results like this for a lower vcore. __________________ You're a plague and we are the cure. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/2600k......MSI p67a-GD55/2600k CORSAIR Vengeance 16gb.......4gigZ Corsair 7970'z crossfire ....................Sapph 7870 crossfired X-Fi Elite Pro.........................H2O cooling 600gb Raptor/256ssd3..... .......40 Kingston ssd Siverstone 1500wt'r.....................Corsair1000HX MyHeat
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09-08-04, 07:24 PM	#7
marscay Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London, UK	the 8kda3+ is a good overclocker - can be a bit flaky until you get it setup properly and ive been through 2 boards so far. But im currently sitting at 2820 235x12 1:1 3-2-2-10 so it does move along nicely. Last edited by marscay; 09-08-04 at 07:36 PM.
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10-01-04, 04:55 AM	#8
Nandro Disabled Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wherever I happen to be.	will this MB support the mobile a64?
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10-01-04, 02:49 PM	#9
CandymanCan Disabled Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Woodbridge, Va	no it doesnt, i havent had any problems with mine, the only thing i gripe about is the newer bios's somereason undervolt the cpu and the board isnt the top overclocker out thier.
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