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OK just wanting people's opinions on motherboards. I was pretty set on getting a gigabyte p965-ds3p. After some advice from people I respect I'm now torn between that and the asus P5B-E plus. From reviews they seem to have similar performance so what are people's opinions on them? Anyone have experience of both?
It's up to yourself, I personally prefer Asus boards, I've just had better experiences with them.
I would take an abit QuadGT over both.
Also DFI's 965 Infinity should be appearing anyday.
P5b.
Hmm, most people seem to be recommending the P5B. Might just go for that one, I looked at the quadgt too but it's a bit more expensive, I'm on a budget.
If you are on a tight budget, wait 11 days (ish) and the processors should have dropped by up to 40%, that saving alone will let you get a decent board :)
Are the quads supposed to be dropping on the 22nd as well, or is that in July?
I think they all are, and theres a few new processors arriving as well.
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Originally Posted by Clunk
No chance.
I'll bet you anything you like that wont happen...certainly not 40% anyway
When you say no chance, is that just a guess or do you know something we dont?Quote:
Originally Posted by Blitzen
My budget takes into account the price drops already! I thought the boards I was looking at were pretty good anyway. I spent a fortune on my last mobo and never used half the features so I'm not going overboard this time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
overboard :lol:
Well AMD have dropped their prices today so there's a good chance that Intel will reciprocate on the 22nd, hopefully :)
Yeah, it seems likely it will actually happen.... with the 6000+ now only £155:shocked2: and AMD demo-ing Barcelona on the 23rd it would make perfect sense. But only 11 days to wait and see:)
Yeah but you would :PQuote:
Originally Posted by BUFF
To be honest I would too, either that or possibly one of the Asus P5N32-E SLI boards. Heard bad things about other 680i boards but this seems to be doing pretty well for itself.
I hadn't used an Abit before getting the IB9 (was on a tight budget at the time and needed Core 2, I have the Crystal meth of upgrade addictions) and have been very impressed with its stibility considering it spent all of 5 minutes at stock settings
:lol: I didn't buy an AB9/AB9 Pro or an AW9D (very nearly did ...) but when the QuadGT was announced I said that's the board for me, got 1 of the first in the UK & so far it's repaid my trust.Quote:
Originally Posted by Madafwo
Can it repair Asus Mental Anguish?
No, bad Clunk! As much as I'd like to I can't afford to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
So have the initial problems with the QuadGT been fixed?
So far I'm leaning toward the P5B-E plus, everyone seems to recommend it above the gigabyte.
Problems! What problems;)Quote:
Originally Posted by doddsy
I have just put a QuadGT in replacing a P5B Deluxe and prior to that an AW9D Max. Of the 3 the Abits are easier to work with but I think that is just my personal preference for the uGuru software.
The only bugbare is with the JMicron driver as per usual but it is an easy work around.
Support is good despite the slow release of bios updates. I am still on the first bios and as yet I dont see a need to change.
Just to add to this post,
What is the difference between all those Gigabyte boards?
GA-965P-DQ6
GA-965P-DS3
GA-965P-DS3P
GA-965P-DS4
GA-965P-S3
Seems a bit crazy to me?!
I'm warming to the quadgt tbh, just been looking through other forums and it seems pretty impressive. The raid problem would be annoying though.
As far as I'm aware:
DQ6 - top of the range with big heat pipes, quad core ready
DS4 - ? Not so quad ready? Cheaper then DQ6
DS3P - basically the DQ6 but without the pipes so cheaper
DS3 - basically the DS3P but without the second 16xPCI-E slot and has mostly non-raid sata ports (cheaper again) with no firewire
S3 - Even cheaper with less features (less sata ports)
Seems a bit crazy to me to, bit too much choice. I'd only consider the DS3P or DQ6 tbh. They all seem like good solid boards though.
I have a QuadGT to replace my ASUS Commando.... the RAID problem is fixed, and the official new BIOS 11 is now out and available. I have not installed the Abit yet, but there are loads of good reports..... and the Commando was more expensive!Quote:
Originally Posted by doddsy
Yeah I'm starting to lean heavily in the direction of the Quad GT now. Anyone know of any memory that it doesn't like?
I think there's only one best bang-for-buck memory to get nowadays
Geil 6400 4-4-4-12, 2GB for about £100
The abit's sure to work with that
Well you can get OCZ and good corsair stuff for ~£100 too. DDR2 really has fallen. I'm looking at the £150 dominators though.
If you can stand yellow I would recommend http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=312367Quote:
Originally Posted by iamwhoiam
Micron D9 (which the QuadGT loves)
& for another take on the QuadGT
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...2&postcount=30
Right, mind's made up. QuadGT for me. (you just cost me more money buff!)
Now to choose RAM, the ballistix do look good. Still leaning toward the dominators. They just look awesome, I'm sure they are micron D9 too.
Edit: No they're not. Hmmm
I wish that I was on commission ... :pQuote:
Originally Posted by doddsy
Maybe you should look into it, you make quite the salesman!
Are you sure that RAM is D9? Seems a bit cheap for it.
The OCZ PC8500 stuff is only about £150 now.... or Cellshock 6400 for £140 or GSkill HZ for £150. Not too sure about that ballistix....I know it's D9s but I've read a few places that it doesn't OC too well:confused:
Just noticed that you've already got some HZ:lol: Is this a full build or an upgrade? Oh hang on, that'll be DDR HZ won't it with that board and CPU...:Oops:
:lol:
Cheers for the input though, the cellshock are at the top of my list, I'll look into the OCZ though. Most other D9s I can find are ~£200!
guess what I do in rl? ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by doddsy
afaik Ballistix 5300 C3, 6400C4 & 8000 C5 are all D9GMH - remember who Crucial's parent company is ...Quote:
Are you sure that RAM is D9? Seems a bit cheap for it.
Of course if it's too cheap then OcUK will charge you £146 for the same stuff :lol:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MY-090-CR
edit :these look interesting though
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MY-082-OC
Just ordered some of those myself. Supposed to OC to ludicrous levels. Should be here tomorrow, so I'll let you know. Got them from here though due to previous OCUK trauma:) :Quote:
Originally Posted by BUFF
http://www.memory-configurator.com/p...kit/index.html
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by BUFF
Those OCZ do look interesting, shame who's selling them! Can't find them as cheap anywhere else. Of course once you add shipping that £152 handily becomes £163.
Awesome, definitely let me know how they are!Quote:
Originally Posted by GSte