recommendation for motherboard

[xsuperbgx]

I was wondering if I could get some recommendations on a motherboard. I mostly need one that I can get good benching results with, while on a budget. I have been doing a little benching and would like to do more, but the motherboard that I have has no voltage adjustment.
My budget right now doesn't allow for a top end board and ddr3. So I am looking for something 785 or 790x (I think). I currently have an A2 X3 435 (unlockable) and an am2+ opteron with ddr2 memory.
Cheaper is better because it would be a temporary board as I am saving for a upper end am3 board with good ddr3. But the board would be eventually sold or given boinc duty. Any recommendations?


Thanks......

 

[trents]

Not familiar with "A2 435". Google didn't turn up anything to do with motherboards when I type in that string.

But the main question is, what technology of ram are you using now? I assume DDR2 but what speed?

I am currently using a 785G/710-based DDR2 board and I really like it.

What's your price ceiling for the board?

 

[coonmanx]

Athlon II X3 435.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=252476

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138193

 

[xsuperbgx]

I have a few different sets of corsair ddr2 800 ram that I have been using. Athlon II X3 435 is the processor (edited 1st post for clarity). If anyone could suggest a good clocking board that is $80- $90 or less that clocks good. I have thought about getting faster DDR2 ram, but I have to decide where to draw the line and just go all out... If it is much more than that I would just wait and get a 890 board and DDR3.

 

[trents]

Athlon II X3 435.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=252476

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138193

Feel silly. Thought poster was referring to his current motherboard.

 

[trents]

I have a few different sets of corsair ddr2 800 ram that I have been using. Athlon II X3 435 is the processor (edited 1st post for clarity). If anyone could suggest a good clocking board that is $80- $90 or less that clocks good. I have thought about getting faster DDR2 ram, but I have to decide where to draw the line and just go all out... If it is much more than that I would just wait and get a 890 board and DDR3.

Sure like the one I just got described in my sig and it fits your budget.

 

[xsuperbgx]

Sure like the one I just got described in my sig and it fits your budget.

I actually did get the same motherboard... was an open box on newegg. It looks like it will suit me for a while. Thanks for the recommendation....

 

[trents]

I actually did get the same motherboard... was an open box on newegg. It looks like it will suit me for a while. Thanks for the recommendation....

Was it missing anything like I/O shield or driver install disks? That's what I always wonder about when I've considered open box mobos. Buying an open box CPU I wouldn't be as worried about as the only thing that could be missing is the cooler and I don't usually use the OEM puny coolers anyway.

 

[leobkny]

i am always weary of the open box items. especially since the warranty is cut down. How was your experience

 

[trents]

i am always weary of the open box items. especially since the warranty is cut down. How was your experience

I would be okay with CPUs open box because the fact is, most of those are returned these days because guys couldn't unlock cores. CPUs are pretty bullet-proof.

 

[leobkny]

I would be okay with CPUs open box because the fact is, most of those are returned these days because guys couldn't unlock cores. CPUs are pretty bullet-proof.

Still would have to be a very good deal for me to buy open item. at least 30% off.

 

[xsuperbgx]

I got the motherboard (open box) and have been running it for a while. It was missing the driver cd, but I just downloaded everything that I needed from asrock. I am kind of disappointed in the o/c abilities. I can only get the HT ref up to 262. (my old board got quite a bit higher)

Overall it is a good board and have had no problems with it, although I won't be setting any record overclocks with it. I have another cpu on the way and I am looking forward to trying out the core unlocking.

Trents...

Sure like the one I just got described in my sig and it fits your budget.

Do you know what the max HT ref you could get on your board ? I am gonna try to install a video card and see if that will allow it to get a little higher. Is there any other way to get the HT ref/fsb to go higher?

 

[xoke]

Still would have to be a very good deal for me to buy open item. at least 30% off.

I buy open box all the time. In college I managed a little computer store (mom and pop), anyways, 90% of your returned products are perfectly fine...just user ignorance or compatibility issues. I agree though, should be at least 30% off.