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I know I saw this thread somewhere but I can't find it. What was the verdict for the best C2D mobo to get?
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Help. I've searched the forum long enough.
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I don't think it was in here. (shrugs
Was it this thread?
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=503585&highlight=Fry's
Was it this thread?
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=503585&highlight=Fry's
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What's its main function?
How much are you willing to spend?
I got that cheap but useful ASRock Dual775-VSTA board that takes all your old DDR & AGP hardware but can still use C2D chips. There's a newer version that even takes quad cores. Both sell for less than $60. Your total cost would be ~$250 for mobo/cpu. Forget about OCing though. This is just a bridging platform as you incrementally upgrade the hardware.
A new system build using the latest new components with a mid-range card can cost just under $1k.
I've just received an Asus Commando P965 to replace my ASRock as I've finally updated all my old components enough to move over to a P965 board.
There is a real good deal on a DFI P965 that looks to be a gaming/OC screamer for ~$140. There's also the GigaByte DS3 P965 for $120. But you'll need DDR2 and PCIe graphics.
There's also 975 and the NV 680i boards for more $$$.
For SMP_FAH you can't beat that ASRock platform. You can convert old P4 & Socket A platforms for <$250 each. ChasR has been doing that.
How much are you willing to spend?
I got that cheap but useful ASRock Dual775-VSTA board that takes all your old DDR & AGP hardware but can still use C2D chips. There's a newer version that even takes quad cores. Both sell for less than $60. Your total cost would be ~$250 for mobo/cpu. Forget about OCing though. This is just a bridging platform as you incrementally upgrade the hardware.
A new system build using the latest new components with a mid-range card can cost just under $1k.
I've just received an Asus Commando P965 to replace my ASRock as I've finally updated all my old components enough to move over to a P965 board.
There is a real good deal on a DFI P965 that looks to be a gaming/OC screamer for ~$140. There's also the GigaByte DS3 P965 for $120. But you'll need DDR2 and PCIe graphics.
There's also 975 and the NV 680i boards for more $$$.
For SMP_FAH you can't beat that ASRock platform. You can convert old P4 & Socket A platforms for <$250 each. ChasR has been doing that.
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I was gonna say, that mobo has Quad Core support. 
I have one sitting here, getting ready to throw a chip in it.
I have one sitting here, getting ready to throw a chip in it.
Depends what best means ... the gigabye 965p s3 is just as good an oc'er as the ds3, but cheaper with standard caps instead of solid state.
P5b-d is also a good one.
Is it just for folding ( ie need lots of feature or none)?
What c2d are you thinking of (ie low multi 63x0 or high 6600 or higher) ?
Will you be able to put fast memory in it?
P5b-d is also a good one.
Is it just for folding ( ie need lots of feature or none)?
What c2d are you thinking of (ie low multi 63x0 or high 6600 or higher) ?
Will you be able to put fast memory in it?
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cw823 said:
Good point! I need to know how to match the memory to the mobo and proc, too!
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best core2 mobo ever = Abit IN9-Max 
Best core2 mobo w/ budget in mind = the ones that were listed above
Best core2 mobo w/ budget in mind = the ones that were listed above
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the super talent series got some excellent results, there is a thread inthe memory section regarding 'budget sticks' with some sweet results on the 2*512 and 2*1g series of 5300 and 6400NedClocker said:
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You're such an abit ****the garynator said:best core2 mobo ever = Abit IN9-Max
Best core2 mobo w/ budget in mind = the ones that were listed above
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For the few dollars more, the 6400 sticks would serve you longer, IMO.
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cw823 said:
Twice as much but it's not open box and this also takes quad cores for <$60.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157107
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You only need 1 stick for SMP folding.
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ChasR said:
Glad to hear that. Guess it means I have a good mobo to put a new C2D chip on. I was wondering if it was good enough, but didn't take the time to research the forums.
golfingtigger said:
It is a great mobo ... on low multi c2d's like the 63x0, the 975's mobo's don't reach as high an fsb oc as 965 mobo's, but for folding i don't think it matters since there are very few cpu's that will fold stable at much over 400 fsb.
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