BEST $75 or less AM2 Mobo online? For x2 3600 Brisbane

[msi1337]

whats the best mobo to pick for the x2 3600 brisbane for under $75 shipped?

must be AM2, have pci-e video slot, sata, and use DDR2

 

[Uppsala9496]

The Asus M2A-Vm is a decent mATX for about $65. No overvlocking however.
Check out newegg. I am sure there are a bunch of decent boards that fit your requirements and price range.

 

[Heidfirst]

abit KN9 is $79 shipped from newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127010

the new BIOS apparently solves the false Brisbane temp reports as well

 

[Captante]

Asus M2N - NForce 430 ATX @ $77 + $6 shipping (be sure to get RAM that will operate at 1.8v)


GIGABYTE GA-M61P-S3 - NForce 6100 ATX @ $77 + $6 shipping


These are two of the better inexpensive AM2 boards available ... if you plan on running at stock or only a mild overclock I'd go with the Asus (just built a PC for my father using one) but be careful that you select RAM that will run stable at 1.8v - 1.9v because it has limited VDIM control... if you plan on overclocking & tweaking the Gigabyte is a better choice.


Edit: This DFI Infinity has some mixed reviews but should also be a very solid choice & may be a bit faster too:

DFI INFINITY NF ULTRAII-M2 - NForce 4 Ultra ATX @ $80 + $6 shipping

 

[najames]

Newegg's power search is your friend. Find the boards that meet your specs then check Newegg reviews or online to see if they work with Brisbane.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/PowerSear...2+1070921489&SubCategory=22&GASearch=3

What about the Biostar Tforce 550 or the mATX board? Both will likely overclock and are $75 or less. The 550 board was used for a Newegg combo with Brisbanes and they sold a ton of them, guaranteed to work. I also know that the new 690G mATX baord will work with them, personally own one.

I asked DFI about the Ultra II because it did not evidently work with Brisbanes at the time. They didn't reply, just sent me a BIOS. Reviews at the Egg on 3/25 said it does not work with a Brisbane until flashed. YMMV.

 

[elcamino74ss]

This is the one I just got.

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128321

My vid card came in today so I'll get to fire it up here shortly

 

[Cruise51]

Originally posted by: Captante
Edit: This DFI Infinity has some mixed reviews but should also be a very solid choice & may be a bit faster too:

DFI INFINITY NF ULTRAII-M2 - NForce 4 Ultra ATX @ $80 + $6 shipping

That board is one of the best for am2 overclocking.

 

[Heidfirst]

Originally posted by: Cruise51
That board is one of the best for am2 overclocking.

many of the best am2 oc boards are nF4 based - that DFI, the abit that I mentioned earlier etc.

 

[elcamino74ss]

I got mine put together late last night. I haven't had time to try any OC yet but signs look good. I'm reading 63-66F(17-18c) on my cpu at idle so I temp wise I'm doing ok. Will post up results this weekend after I get some time with it.