Can't decide what 939 mobo for my A64..

[Defacil]

I'm stuck deciding what motherboard to choose just for stability and performance. I read the Epox review on anandtech and was disappointed about the memory problem and the constant crashing with their bios. I also heard many ppl having problems with the MSI but I'm beginning to think its just a "myth". I've heard good things about the Asus but I always thought the nForce3 chipset was better so...

Epox 9NDA3+

Asus A8V Deluxe

MSI K8N-Neo2 Platinum

....I'm seeking your input 😀

Which do you all suggest?

 

[Mik3y]

go with the epox.

 

[icejunkie]

I, myself, am an ASUS type of guy. Always used it, never had problems. Heck, I'm writing this on a machine that has an ASUS A7A266, which can qualify to be my grandfather in PC years...

 

[nick1985]

see sig

 

[Defacil]

Are any of Anandtech's problems with the Epox board apparent in the retail version?

 

[JBDan]

Originally posted by: Mik3y
go with the epox.

And your reasons? Besides cost!

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: Defacil
Are any of Anandtech's problems with the Epox board apparent in the retail version?

well anandtech says there is an issue with running 4 dimms....since i only run 2 i could care less.

 

[JBDan]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: Defacil
Are any of Anandtech's problems with the Epox board apparent in the retail version?

well anandtech says there is an issue with running 4 dimms....since i only run 2 i could care less.

This is an issue with all boards NICK Srry I said I would not post after you but i must comment on this> 🙂 Epox= how many reviews have you seen on these mobo's? I am intrigued by these EPOX mobo's for I know NOTHING about them, but have heard "great" things about them. . Its all about what YOU want Facil. If you want stability and consistency its easy= go with Asus.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: JBDan

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: Defacil
Are any of Anandtech's problems with the Epox board apparent in the retail version?

well anandtech says there is an issue with running 4 dimms....since i only run 2 i could care less.

This is an issue with all boards NICK Srry I said I would not post after you but i must comment on this> 🙂 Epox= how many reviews have you seen on these mobo's? I am intrigued by these EPOX mobo's for I know NOTHING about them, but have heard "great" things about them. . Its all about what YOU want Facil. If you want stability and consistency its easy= go with Asus.

so there is no other brand i should consider if i want stability?

 

[JBDan]

Not at all you are quite the connoisseur on Epox and oc'ing with 4400 mem. This is just such a SINGLE example and people should know about all the possibilities. Best advice is try either mobo and return if you feel the need to get better performance 🙂

 

[MrCodeDude]

EPoX. Always a great performer with a ton of options for a great price.