A64 3400+ mobo

[jim1976]

I'm currently upgrading to an A64 3400+ and I'm looking for a mobo.
I have 2 questions

1. Should I go with the Nforce3 250 or the VIA chipset?
2. Plz recommend some good models but not too expensive. I have looked at Jpeyton's recommendations but they are a little bit expensive. So...

Thanks

 

[UK Frost]

I would definetly go for an NForce 3 board.
I dont know how much is too expensive but most people on here seem to be recommending the:

Msi - Asus - Chaintech boards.

I have just built a s754 3400 newcastle for some one using a MSI K8N Neo Platinum and it's a lovely board.

Regards..

 

[Rapsven]

Wait for the new DFI Lan Party UT. Best 754 board out there, hands down.

 

[lrmat]

i am awaiting the same cpu with the Asus K8N-E DELUXE mobo. i should receive it monday (i received the case, ram, and optical drive friday from newegg (thermaltake tsunami, corsair value, 1gig and nec 2510a)).

i was going to go with the msi board but there were so many naysayers that i went with the asus. i'll post my progress and take pictures as i build my new rig (first one i build alone).

 

[zodder]

nForce3 - MSI K8N Neo Platinum.

 

[BW86]

nforce3, get the chaintech VNF3-250 or the epox EP-8KDA3J. But if u dont need to get them right away wait for the DFI Lan Party.

 

[Mik3y]

dont get the dfi lanparty if you are not going to overclock and if you dont have a window on your case. though the lanparties are my favorite mobo, it wouldnt justify the extreme costs if you dont have/do the 2 points i stated.

 

[jim1976]

Originally posted by: Mik3y
dont get the dfi lanparty if you are not going to overclock and if you dont have a window on your case. though the lanparties are my favorite mobo, it wouldnt justify the extreme costs if you dont have/do the 2 points i stated.

So from the existing mobos which is the best for o/c? BTW I haven't seen someone recommend an Abit. Why's that?

 

[MegaWorks]

Originally posted by: zodder
nForce3 - MSI K8N Neo Platinum.

:thumbsup:

 

[amdguy]

K8n NEO, i have that board and it is 110% stable and roxor!

 

[Kaspian]

Chaintech VNF3-250........good board good price

 

[jim1976]

Originally posted by: Kaspian
Chaintech VNF3-250........good board good price

So what's the extra features in ZNF3 that makes it much more expensive and does it o/c good?

 

[jim1976]

And one final important question :

I'm worried about multitasking issues because it's one of the things that I luv with my P4. Will I have an issue with that?

 

[whitelight]

DFI Lan Party UT. It's ~$130, which costs around the same as other NF3 mobos. Read the AT review and you'll be hooked.

 

[UK Frost]

Originally posted by: jim1976
And one final important question :

I'm worried about multitasking issues because it's one of the things that I luv with my P4. Will I have an issue with that?

Even processing tasks where Hyper threading is beneficial the performance gain is still marginal.I use a P4 and i would consider an MSI/A64 3400 a good upgrade.I cant imagine a scenario where you would lose out.

 

[jim1976]

Ok thanks. If I recall correctly in order for an A64 mobo to o/c well you'll need PCI/AGP lock.
Does anybody know which ones offer that?

 

[BW86]

i know the vnf3 has it because im using it u need to change the agp from 66 to 67 for the lock to be activated though its a great board. MY friend has the Epox EP-8KDA3J and thats a great board too.