Wich mobo?

[Dantrag]

what is the best socket A mobo for overclocking? and would i be able to combine that with 5.1 sound and dual channel pc2700?

 

[lalaji]

I like the Asus A7N8X Deluxe. It has dual channel DDR, 6 channel integrated audio, and i hear its real good for overclocking. I havent tried overclocking yet but everyone i know has used this mobo. So i think the A7N8X deluxe will be the best bet. I hope this helped.

 

[Dantrag]

but is the dual channel also for pc2700?

 

[Greeno]

yep..

DC, will work for PC2100/2700/3200 and i dare say more

:]

 

[Dantrag]

so the A7N8X deluxe it wil be

 

[Rick]

So many people have had problems with this board, I have a hard time recommending it.

But I'm sure it is a good overclocker if it works for you.

 

[JackieChanIsGOD]

Get this one...


http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=6


It's better...

 

[jefferoo]

Originally posted by JackieChanIsGOD
Get this one...


http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=6


It's better...

Not if you're going to try to run linux..., but i agree that the abit board is better, I almost bought one before i got the a7n8x dx 2.0.

 

[JackieChanIsGOD]

Originally posted by jefferoo
Not if you're going to try to run linux...,

Could you explain?

I say the Abit, because of all the compatibility problems i've heard of with that ASUS... plus i've heard that this Abit OCs like a motherphucker...

 

[Th3M1ghtyD8]

If you are on a budget get the ASUS A7N8X-X, it is the budget version, the only difference is the lack of Dual Channel DDR, which if you are overclocking may actual make it easier to get a stable system.

 

[Dantrag]

can i run dual chanel with 3 modules? and where can i get the NF7-S (i live in the uk)

 

[StormBringer]

I have heard some bad things about the A7n8x-X. Acid may be able to tell you something about this, as I have not experienced anything good or bad from that particular board.

I have the A7n8x-DX and am very happy with it.

Originally posted by Dantrag
can i run dual chanel with 3 modules?

Seems I was misinformed, I was just told it can be done. though I was told it could not by Asus Tech support

 

[Dantrag]

ok i'm gonna go for,the a7n8x deluxe

 

[Charles Hammond]

I always recommend you only buy RAM after you make sure it is compatible with the motherboard. Most manufacturers have a website where you can look up a specific MB and get the suggested memory it recommends.

 

[Dantrag]

i'm upgrading my system so i don't want to buy new ram
it would just be nice if i could run my pc2700 in dual channel when i get a a7n8x-dx but as i'm overclocking it might not work anyway

btw you can lock the pci and agp on the a7n8x can't you?

 

[somekid007]

asus a7n8x, abit nf7-s and msi kn2dl are all great o/c mobos. paired with barton 2500 and some good quality ram, the combo could get dangerous in the wrong hands