Best MB for AMD 2500+?

[subgenius]

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.

Thanks

 

[DAPUNISHER]

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.

 

[GetInMyFatBelly]

If you want the ultimate nForce2 board for the XP 2500+, look at Gigabyte 7NNXP

 

[Insane3D]

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..

Edit:

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

 

[Macro2]

I thought DAPUNISHER was a Soltek man?

 

[Insane3D]

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.

 

[Vette73]

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

 

[DAPUNISHER]

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.