need a decent P3 motherboard, cheap!

Monaco · 11-26-01, 02:50 PM

I was reading a review of the Shuttle AK31 the other day, and what struck me was that it was a great board for very little money. Then I see an ECS board review, an ok board for only $60!!

Is there anything in the Intel Celeron/P3 world that is comparable? A decent overclocking motherboard for $80 or less? It's time for me to upgrade an old system, I'd like to know what's out there that has good OC features and won't break the bank.

I'm not interested in any old boards, i.e. no 440BX suggestions please- I already have a BE6-II anyways.

Jon · 11-26-01, 04:27 PM

Abit VH6-II can be had in the $70 range. Newegg had refurbs for $49 but mine was fubar when I got it and they haven't had any since.

MSI 815EP Pro Lite was what I almost got. Not sure how many overclocking functions it has but might be decent for a Celeron. It's in the $65+ range.

Bmxpunk86pl · 11-26-01, 05:05 PM

yea the abit VH6-II is a great choice. YOu can increase the FSB speed by 1s. My bro has that board and a person that i built a computer from has that board at they havent had any trouble yet.

Monaco · 11-26-01, 05:32 PM

thanks for the suggestions! Both those boards sound interesting, I'm researching them now....

ol' man · 11-26-01, 06:27 PM

the ABIT ST6 is around $85 some places and will offer you a upgrade to the .13u celeries which are great OC'rs.

Check here.

ol' man · 11-26-01, 06:29 PM

What in the world is going on here!

Bmxpunk86pl · 11-26-01, 08:06 PM

yea u like my avatar? its a guy whos holding on to a van going at 35 miles an hour and then letting go and going of the ramp and then bounceing of the building.

ol' man · 11-26-01, 08:46 PM

We got a thread about it over here at HWC. Check it out if you want. I think it is hilarious

Hopefully the guy was okay

http://discussions.hardwarecentral.c...ML/011950.html

11-26-01, 02:50 PM	Thread Starter #1
Monaco Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	need a decent P3 motherboard, cheap! I was reading a review of the Shuttle AK31 the other day, and what struck me was that it was a great board for very little money. Then I see an ECS board review, an ok board for only $60!! Is there anything in the Intel Celeron/P3 world that is comparable? A decent overclocking motherboard for $80 or less? It's time for me to upgrade an old system, I'd like to know what's out there that has good OC features and won't break the bank. I'm not interested in any old boards, i.e. no 440BX suggestions please- I already have a BE6-II anyways.
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11-26-01, 04:27 PM	#2
Jon Just Another Retired Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Abit VH6-II can be had in the $70 range. Newegg had refurbs for $49 but mine was fubar when I got it and they haven't had any since. MSI 815EP Pro Lite was what I almost got. Not sure how many overclocking functions it has but might be decent for a Celeron. It's in the $65+ range. __________________ theHTPC.net CheapCritic.com
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11-26-01, 05:05 PM	#3
Bmxpunk86pl Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: CT/Poland	yea the abit VH6-II is a great choice. YOu can increase the FSB speed by 1s. My bro has that board and a person that i built a computer from has that board at they havent had any trouble yet.
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11-26-01, 05:32 PM	Thread Starter #4
Monaco Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	thanks for the suggestions! Both those boards sound interesting, I'm researching them now....
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11-26-01, 06:27 PM	#5
ol' man Member Join Date: Aug 2001	the ABIT ST6 is around $85 some places and will offer you a upgrade to the .13u celeries which are great OC'rs. Check here.
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11-26-01, 06:29 PM	#6
ol' man Member Join Date: Aug 2001	What in the world is going on here!
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11-26-01, 08:06 PM	#7
Bmxpunk86pl Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: CT/Poland	yea u like my avatar? its a guy whos holding on to a van going at 35 miles an hour and then letting go and going of the ramp and then bounceing of the building.
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11-26-01, 08:46 PM	#8
ol' man Member Join Date: Aug 2001	We got a thread about it over here at HWC. Check it out if you want. I think it is hilarious Hopefully the guy was okay http://discussions.hardwarecentral.c...ML/011950.html
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