Chipset - which should I choose ? I´ve already read a lot of about it but it´s so confused !

[vagnermarks]

I want to buy a new motherboard, but there are some obscures informations and topics about chipset that create doubts. For example: which chipset would be the best for P4 or Athlon? (don´t mind which socket). Last month I could buy a motherboard with a determined chipset and today it is not up-to-date. Which criterions should I take as important to get a new motherboard and choose the correct chipset? Is the chipset responsible for a good performance? The chipset could be responsible for some kind of compatibility between some component ?
I am asking for orientation because I really could not find a specific text about chipset. Somebody can help me? Sorry for my inexperienced.

Marks

 

[Vette73]

For AMD the "best" IMO is nForce4 Ultra
Supports just about all the newwest standards in most items liek Sata2, NCQ, Dual core Athlon64s (with supporting board design as well in place), etc...

 

[ProviaFan]

And for Intel, the 955X (or 945) is a must for guaranteed future dual core support.

I second the NF4 Ultra recommendation and suggest AMD socket 939 instead of 754. :thumbsup:

 

[calaverasgrandes]

I have ben trying to find a good chipset as well. The Nforce 4 looks good for the above mentioned reasons. Also The more recent VIA offereings are a bit behind on the CPU support it seems, EG Venice, dual core.

 

[imported_Kensai]

nForce 4 Ultra or SLI.

 

[imported_Talisman]

Definitely NF4 Ultra or SLI. Xceptional performance...!!

 

[MADMAX23]

Yeah, nForce4 Ultra or SLI, they won't let you down!!

 

[vagnermarks]

Thanks for all kind of information.
I am looking for the best system and I need to find the best configuration and solution for my project:

I need to buy 1 server and 15 PCs with different motherboards. It´s important because I will use these PCs to give hardware classes. So, how to find the best set (MoBo, Chipset, Processor, HD, RAM) without spend a lot of money because I am not rich !

I know, and you have already proved to me, the chipset is so important than processor.

I need to have a resistent configuration for 15 PCs and a server that support a big quantity of information. I do not go to work with games or graphic solutions.

Please I´d like to receive professional suggestions. I cannot make a mistake. Firstly because I have not enough money and the most important: I worked a lot to try to get my independence.

Your suggestions is very important and it can make all the difference !
AMD with nForce or Via or others? or
Intel with chipset Intel?
Of course we can find a lot of peculiarities and technics differences.

Thanks
Marks

 

[Aenslead]

Originally posted by: vagnermarks
Thanks for all kind of information.
I am looking for the best system and I need to find the best configuration and solution for my project:

I need to buy 1 server and 15 PCs with different motherboards. It´s important because I will use these PCs to give hardware classes. So, how to find the best set (MoBo, Chipset, Processor, HD, RAM) without spend a lot of money because I am not rich !

I know, and you have already proved to me, the chipset is so important than processor.

I need to have a resistent configuration for 15 PCs and a server that support a big quantity of information. I do not go to work with games or graphic solutions.

Please I´d like to receive professional suggestions. I cannot make a mistake. Firstly because I have not enough money and the most important: I worked a lot to try to get my independence.

Your suggestions is very important and it can make all the difference !
AMD with nForce or Via or others? or
Intel with chipset Intel?
Of course we can find a lot of peculiarities and technics differences.

Thanks
Marks

I think that there is no better integrated plataform than the nVidia nForce 2 IGP Ultra. I find it to be the most stable and fast of all integrated solutions. Maybe you could also consider for those 15 stations this chipset? What will its primary use be?

 

[filterxg]

Originally posted by: Aenslead

Originally posted by: vagnermarks
Thanks for all kind of information.
I am looking for the best system and I need to find the best configuration and solution for my project:

I need to buy 1 server and 15 PCs with different motherboards. It´s important because I will use these PCs to give hardware classes. So, how to find the best set (MoBo, Chipset, Processor, HD, RAM) without spend a lot of money because I am not rich !

I know, and you have already proved to me, the chipset is so important than processor.

I need to have a resistent configuration for 15 PCs and a server that support a big quantity of information. I do not go to work with games or graphic solutions.

Please I´d like to receive professional suggestions. I cannot make a mistake. Firstly because I have not enough money and the most important: I worked a lot to try to get my independence.

Your suggestions is very important and it can make all the difference !
AMD with nForce or Via or others? or
Intel with chipset Intel?
Of course we can find a lot of peculiarities and technics differences.

Thanks
Marks

I think that there is no better integrated plataform than the nVidia nForce 2 IGP Ultra. I find it to be the most stable and fast of all integrated solutions. Maybe you could also consider for those 15 stations this chipset? What will its primary use be?

NF2 IGP was good in its day. The best integrated solution is an ATI chipset (754 or 939). However even a 6200TC will do better. Just depends how price sensative you are.

One mistake many people on tight budgets make is to build a computer around a component they love (usually CPU and/or GPU). Unless you are building a computer around a single application that needs that kind of processing power, it is the wrong approach. Even if you are, you'll have many headaches as a result. Use quality components, and if you need to drop down to a Sempron or 6200 then so be it.