Mobo Change?

Midnight Dream · 03-14-05, 11:08 PM

Ok, currently in my rig, I have the Asus P4S533-MX. Its what I have had for about 6 months, give or take alittle. I have a P4 2.4GHz w/ HT tech. Should I be considering a new mobo, and if so, which one would be good for a budget?

SNieX · 03-16-05, 10:23 AM

well why do u want to change?

batboy · 03-16-05, 10:58 AM

I don't think that mobo has a PCI bus lock, if I'm correct, then that's really limiting the O/C. Is your current mobo a microATX? What size case is the new mobo going in?

Midnight Dream · 03-17-05, 01:38 PM

hehe, full tower. Thing is, the P4S533-MX is only a 533FSB, and also the AGP is limited to 4x I believe. So....yea, limiting my capabilities.

batboy · 03-17-05, 03:55 PM

If you want the option to upgrade to a Prescott in the future, get the Abit IC7-G. If you'll only be using the Northwood in the new mobo, then an Abit IS7 will work.

Midnight Dream · 03-18-05, 11:59 PM

Which is better for the cheaper value? I am a student with a part time job, so money is somewhat hard to come by. Plus, im having to save up for college as well.

03-14-05, 11:08 PM	Thread Starter #1
Midnight Dream OSPF Loving Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia	Mobo Change? Ok, currently in my rig, I have the Asus P4S533-MX. Its what I have had for about 6 months, give or take alittle. I have a P4 2.4GHz w/ HT tech. Should I be considering a new mobo, and if so, which one would be good for a budget? __________________ Gigabyte GA-EP43-UD3l - 6GB Patriot 6400 DDR2 Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz - XFX HD 6850 Black Edition Learn to Fold - T32 A little bit of Heat Still hate JoT But I love you! And so does OSPF! Why do you turn us away!
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03-16-05, 10:23 AM	#2
SNieX Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada- Brampton	well why do u want to change?
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03-16-05, 10:58 AM	#3
batboy Senior Moment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas, USA	I don't think that mobo has a PCI bus lock, if I'm correct, then that's really limiting the O/C. Is your current mobo a microATX? What size case is the new mobo going in? __________________ 2600K, Asus P8P67 Deluxe, 2X2GB G.Skill Pi PC3-2133, PC & Cooling 750W watercooled: Eheim 1048 pump, Swiftech Apogee GTX and 2X120mm rad FS020 case, OCZ SSD, Sapphire HD 6950, Acer X241W 24" widescreen
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03-17-05, 01:38 PM	Thread Starter #4
Midnight Dream OSPF Loving Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia	hehe, full tower. Thing is, the P4S533-MX is only a 533FSB, and also the AGP is limited to 4x I believe. So....yea, limiting my capabilities. __________________ Gigabyte GA-EP43-UD3l - 6GB Patriot 6400 DDR2 Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz - XFX HD 6850 Black Edition Learn to Fold - T32 A little bit of Heat Still hate JoT But I love you! And so does OSPF! Why do you turn us away!
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03-17-05, 03:55 PM	#5
batboy Senior Moment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas, USA	If you want the option to upgrade to a Prescott in the future, get the Abit IC7-G. If you'll only be using the Northwood in the new mobo, then an Abit IS7 will work. __________________ 2600K, Asus P8P67 Deluxe, 2X2GB G.Skill Pi PC3-2133, PC & Cooling 750W watercooled: Eheim 1048 pump, Swiftech Apogee GTX and 2X120mm rad FS020 case, OCZ SSD, Sapphire HD 6950, Acer X241W 24" widescreen
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03-18-05, 11:59 PM	Thread Starter #6
Midnight Dream OSPF Loving Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia	Which is better for the cheaper value? I am a student with a part time job, so money is somewhat hard to come by. Plus, im having to save up for college as well. __________________ Gigabyte GA-EP43-UD3l - 6GB Patriot 6400 DDR2 Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 2.93GHz - XFX HD 6850 Black Edition Learn to Fold - T32 A little bit of Heat Still hate JoT But I love you! And so does OSPF! Why do you turn us away!
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