Best MB for AMD 2500+?

subgenius

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Anyone have any advice on the best motherboard for an AMD 2500? I've seen great reviews of the Asus A7V8X-X and the Asus A7N8X Deluxe v2, but I'm open to other suggestions. If it helps, I'm a first time computer builder, and will be using my system for video editing.

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DAPUNISHER

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If you can find another 50-75$ to add to what you plan to spend already go with a P4 system since they are significantly faster for video editing and encoding.

EDIT: If you are already set on AMD then it's all about what features you want, the 8RDA+ is a great price/performance board@85$ shipped from Newegg, and the Abit NF7-S is a fully loaded overclocking powerhouse@124$ shipped from Newegg.
 

Insane3D

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Originally posted by: GetInMyFatBelly
If you want the ultimate nForce2 board for the XP 2500+, look at Gigabyte 7NNXP

Ewww...Gigasuck... WTF is up with that add on power ciruitry on their overpriced, albeit feature packed, POS? An extra 3 phases on a seperate card...with active cooling? No thanks..

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I second DAPUNISHER's advice on the 8RDA+ or the NF7-S Rev 2. :)
 

Insane3D

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Originally posted by: Macro2
I thought DAPUNISHER was a Soltek man?

The Soltek's are nice, but they don't have a model with the MCP-T and the goodies like Firewire and Soundstorm.
 

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I like and use the abit NF7-S board. I use the ethernet, sound, and Sata ports. No problem and stable for me :)
 

DAPUNISHER

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I've been thoroughly impressed with Soltek since starting to use their NF2 boards and they match my needs perfectly but to suggest it over the 8RDA+ which has a very similar feature set and is less expensive@ the moment is just pure, blind, brand loyalty ;) Had the 8RDA+ been less expensive than the 75FRN when I purchased I would probably never have given Soltek a chance.