Alternative to EPoX nForce4 Ultra (939) EP-9NPA+Ultra

[TriggerHappy101]

What alternative mobo do you recommend instead of this EPoX nForce4 Ultra (939) EP-9NPA+Ultra
http://labs.anandtech.com/alllinks.php?pfilter=1507

Needs to be sub 110 dollars and very stable.


Any suggestions??

Thanks!

 

[caveman017]

My dad and I just got Abit NF8 Ultras.. check newegg - they are going for around $60 shipped after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127222

 

[alimoalem]

the epox was a nice board..not sure if the asus a8n 5x would be comparable but i hear it's good

 

[TriggerHappy101]

I want a comparable motherboard.

 

[DaveSimmons]

I've had an Asus A8N-E for about 4 months, 100% stable at stock speed with an X2 4200+, 2 GB Crucial PC3200, 7900GTX. $85 at newegg

 

[Mem]

Epox EP-9NPA3ULTRA $74.99.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Mem
Epox EP-9NPA3ULTRA $74.99.

I hate the position of those power connectors

 

[Mem]

I hate the position of those power connectors

Not a useful post,FYI Epox put them there so that power transfer to CPU was clean and minimal distance.

 

[Operandi]

AOpen nCK804a-LFS

Pros: Near perfect layout (in my opinion), high quality Rubycon caps, room for passive northbridge cooling.

Cons: Error in the BIOS causes temp reading to be far higher then it actually is, which in turn breaks the automatic fan control. No brackets for digital audio out, and only one included SATA cable.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Mem

I hate the position of those power connectors

Not a useful post,FYI Epox put them there so that power transfer to CPU was clean and minimal distance.

Ok, I will be sure to never comment again...:roll:

 

[cmdrdredd]

DFI Lanparty UT Ultra-D

$99.99 at newegg now.

Or you can get the Ultra Infinity for $85.99 both very solid boards and good overclockers.

 

[TriggerHappy101]

Thanks for the suggestions. Would anyone like to add?

I wont get the Epox EP-9NPA3ULTRA $74.99 because it is NF3, not 4.

I think ill get the DFI Lanparty UT Ultra-D.

Any more input?

 

[Mem]

I wont get the Epox EP-9NPA3ULTRA $74.99 because it is NF3, not 4.

I think ill get the DFI Lanparty UT Ultra-D.

Any more input?

Wrong,it is nForce 4 Ultra,Link.

 

[TriggerHappy101]

Originally posted by: Mem

I wont get the Epox EP-9NPA3ULTRA $74.99 because it is NF3, not 4.

I think ill get the DFI Lanparty UT Ultra-D.

Any more input?

Wrong,it is nForce 4 Ultra,Link.

So whats the difference between the two boards?

 

[Mem]

I believe main difference is no firewire 1394A on the EP-9NPA3 Ultra.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: Mem
I believe main difference is no firewire 1394A on the EP-9NPA3 Ultra.

Right and unless I'm mistaken the DFI board is generally a better overclocking board if you plan to do any overclocking.

 

[Jeff H]

TriggerHappy101, check out the EPoX store for the EPoX 9NPA+Ultra board. An OK deal at $78 + Shipping. I've purchased from EPoX before and they've done good by me.

Jeff

 

[TriggerHappy101]

Originally posted by: Mem
I believe main difference is no firewire 1394A on the EP-9NPA3 Ultra.

Okay cool.

 

[razor2025]

I have the same board. Good OCer and stable board. However, the PCI-E layout is crap. With the size of the card these days + aftermarket cooler, you'll easily cover up the precious PCI slots. IMO the A8N-E has the sensible location for PCI-E covering the near-useless 1x slot instead of the precious PCI slots.