Choice of Asus Mobo And Intel Processor

[LordGorzul]

I am getting the 3.4 ghz P4 2 mb cache getting 2 mb cache is a worthwhile move right?
what difference does it make?

Also the geforce 6800GS good choice there too I hope.

The mobo I'm unsure about.
I didn't want to go with the intel board, because I'd like to be able to overclock a bit at least.
The only other option I got is Asus. these 4 are my options.

Asus P5LD-2VM
Asus P5AD2-EP
Asus P5WD2-EP
Asus P5WDG2WS

Which one would you go for?

 

[Luckyboy1]

What are you going to be using this PC for?

What programs and applications are you going to run on it?

 

[stevty2889]

The P5LD2-VM sucks for overclocking, you have to overclock the PCIe bus to get past ~222mhz FSB. The P5WD2-EP is probably the best, but it's expensive. If you get a 3.4 P4, make sure you get a 651, thats the 65nm version and they overclock better and run cooler. If you get a prescott version, well good luck they are flamethrowers. my 550 was throttling at stock speeds. Personaly I wouldn't get a netburst chip at all.

 

[imported_killuminati]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=29&threadid=1850722&enterthread=y

Btw i am running teh Intel Pentium4 630 ( 3.0ghz with 2MB L2 Cache ) , the performance is excellent , fast stable , and Cache gives some extra boost .
but i suggest u to buy the Cedar mill Ones .
the Intel Pentium3 651 , its 3.2ghz , and is based on the 65 process :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116005
its quite cooler then mine . my prescott get hot very quickly form idle 49c to 62C , but dont wory will be buying aftermath cooler .

Peace & ciao !!!

 

[LordGorzul]

Originally posted by: stevty2889
The P5LD2-VM sucks for overclocking, you have to overclock the PCIe bus to get past ~222mhz FSB. The P5WD2-EP is probably the best, but it's expensive. If you get a 3.4 P4, make sure you get a 651, thats the 65nm version and they overclock better and run cooler. If you get a prescott version, well good luck they are flamethrowers. my 550 was throttling at stock speeds. Personaly I wouldn't get a netburst chip at all.

I'm getting the non-Prescott version of the P4 3.2Ghz 2mb cache prcessor, however, as I've been told there is no 651 , it's the 640+ , what's the difference ?

 

[Sable]

Will any of those boards let you drop a Conroe in when they're released? It might be something to consider before choosing a board.