Hi all,
I have actually purchased the following components and had them working on a Via P4PB-400 mobo for the last week. Was very unhappy with the Via mobo as I could only run the Corsari XMS 3500 C2 memory at 166 (DDR 333). The highest FSB I could get was 138. I would really appreciate some suggestions for a mobo that would suit my needs. Here's what I have to work with:
CPU : P4 - 2.4 GHz (478 Pin) 533 FSB
Cooling: Standard Intel fan & HS
Mem: 512 MB Corsair XMS 3500 C2
Case: Antec with 350 W power supply. Two temp controlled fans, one in front and one in back.
Video: Leadtek nVidia gForce4 Ti4200 - 64MB
Sound: SB Live 5.1 Digital Edition
Storage: Two identical W. Digital ATA 100 SE 8MB buffer - 120 GB
CD/RW: Lite On 40x12x48
DVD Burner: Pioneer A04 DVD burner
I would like to have USB 2.0. Firewire is not important as I have a Firewire PCI card.
Do not need LAN.
Do not need Raid but don't mind having one so that I can run each one of my four IDE devices on it's own channel.
Do not need ATA 133 for WD 120 GB SE with 8 MB buffer but would like to have it.
Serial ATA not important.
Do not need onboard graphics but if Intel 845G is the way to go, I can pay the few extra dollars and will disable the onboard graphics.
I don't think I want to try another board with the Via P4X400 again.
A board using the SiS648 chipset would be an option. Have read about the new Gigabyte 8SG667 board but lack of any voltage control is a concern. Some people seem to have problems with it too. But it seems to like the Corsairs a lot. Are there any boards with an Itel chipset that could run the Corsair 3500 C2 at its correct speed? How about a board with the 845PE chipset? They seem to work well with PC3200 DDR 400 well as well.
My main requirements are:
1. Be able to use the 512MB Corsair 3500C2 at DDR 400 or better.
2. Be able to OC the FSB better than 145. FSB 150 would be great. Do not plan to add any additional cooling. Just will use stock Intel heat sink and fan provided in Intel's retail box and will use Arctic Silver 3 thermal compound.
You help in selecting the right motherboard would be greatly apreciated.
Fred
I have actually purchased the following components and had them working on a Via P4PB-400 mobo for the last week. Was very unhappy with the Via mobo as I could only run the Corsari XMS 3500 C2 memory at 166 (DDR 333). The highest FSB I could get was 138. I would really appreciate some suggestions for a mobo that would suit my needs. Here's what I have to work with:
CPU : P4 - 2.4 GHz (478 Pin) 533 FSB
Cooling: Standard Intel fan & HS
Mem: 512 MB Corsair XMS 3500 C2
Case: Antec with 350 W power supply. Two temp controlled fans, one in front and one in back.
Video: Leadtek nVidia gForce4 Ti4200 - 64MB
Sound: SB Live 5.1 Digital Edition
Storage: Two identical W. Digital ATA 100 SE 8MB buffer - 120 GB
CD/RW: Lite On 40x12x48
DVD Burner: Pioneer A04 DVD burner
I would like to have USB 2.0. Firewire is not important as I have a Firewire PCI card.
Do not need LAN.
Do not need Raid but don't mind having one so that I can run each one of my four IDE devices on it's own channel.
Do not need ATA 133 for WD 120 GB SE with 8 MB buffer but would like to have it.
Serial ATA not important.
Do not need onboard graphics but if Intel 845G is the way to go, I can pay the few extra dollars and will disable the onboard graphics.
I don't think I want to try another board with the Via P4X400 again.
A board using the SiS648 chipset would be an option. Have read about the new Gigabyte 8SG667 board but lack of any voltage control is a concern. Some people seem to have problems with it too. But it seems to like the Corsairs a lot. Are there any boards with an Itel chipset that could run the Corsair 3500 C2 at its correct speed? How about a board with the 845PE chipset? They seem to work well with PC3200 DDR 400 well as well.
My main requirements are:
1. Be able to use the 512MB Corsair 3500C2 at DDR 400 or better.
2. Be able to OC the FSB better than 145. FSB 150 would be great. Do not plan to add any additional cooling. Just will use stock Intel heat sink and fan provided in Intel's retail box and will use Arctic Silver 3 thermal compound.
You help in selecting the right motherboard would be greatly apreciated.
Fred
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