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    Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    Right, Ive come to the conclusion that my motherboard has died. (Read my previous threads) So what Motherboard would you guys suggest?

    I want to be able to put a P4 3.06GhZ Processor in it, and be able to upgrade it to a Core 2 Duo in the future

    It must use DDR2 RAM as thats what I have at the moment.

    Im looking to spend about 30-40 GBP (Preferably from scan.co.uk so I can get free delivery ;D)

    Hit me

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    Re: Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    775 boards are going fast so you need to get on it straight away

    I have the GA-EP31-DS3L and it's a great board, overclocked my e2140 from 1.6GHz to 2.6GHz 24/7 for the last year on stock voltage, and it's got everything you might need for backwards, and forwards compatibility on LGA775. They don't stock it any more but this is virtually identical

    It won't do x-fire or sli because the P31 chipset doesn't do it afaik, but then you would need to spend a lot more to get that.

    http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Gigab...-SATA-RAID-ATX

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    Re: Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    This may be better as it's essentially the same with a newer chipset.

    http://www.scan.co.uk/product.aspx?ProductId=28955

    It's on Scan's Today Only too for about £2 cheaper.

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    Re: Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    I thought all support for Netburst(basically non-Core based CPU's) was dropped starting with the P35's ?
    Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
    CAT-THE-FIFTH: "The Antec 300 is a case which has an understated and clean appearance which many people like. Not everyone is into e-peen looking computers which look like a cross between the imagination of a hyperactive 10 year old and a Frog."
    TKPeters: "Off to AVForum better Deal - £20+Vat for Free Shipping @ Scan"
    for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.

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    Re: Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    Quote Originally Posted by Terbinator View Post
    I thought all support for Netburst(basically non-Core based CPU's) was dropped starting with the P35's ?
    Wow didn't know that, good job you're here!

    Dunno about P35 onwards but my P31 definately supports it. Makes sense that it was dropped though.

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    Re: Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    Intel officially stops supporting, but as above it may work in some motherboards.
    Wiki link = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_P35
    Kalniel: "Nice review Tarinder - would it be possible to get a picture of the case when the components are installed (with the side off obviously)?"
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    TKPeters: "Off to AVForum better Deal - £20+Vat for Free Shipping @ Scan"
    for all intents it seems to be the same card minus some gays name on it and a shielded cover ? with OEM added to it - GoNz0.

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    Re: Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ulti View Post
    This may be better as it's essentially the same with a newer chipset.

    http://www.scan.co.uk/product.aspx?ProductId=28955

    It's on Scan's Today Only too for about £2 cheaper.
    That one seems to support it (according to gigabyte) so it looks like a good deal:

    http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...e=GA-G41M-ES2L

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    Re: Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    Just a bit OT. How do i activate my free shipping from scan (From getting 20 posts or w/e)

    Going to get http://www.scan.co.uk/product.aspx?ProductId=28955I think.

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    Re: Ok, so what board would you guys reccomend?

    Never mind, done it now

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