EPOX 9NDA3 , who has it? and do you like it?

[Wags1974]

I chose this for the comp im putting together this week, anything I should know?

 

[MDE]

I like mine a lot. If you're overclocking with SATA hard drives use SATA ports 1 and 2 (near the AGP slot) because those are the only locked ports. Also, you can probably unplug the chipset fan without any issues (I unplugged mine and it's running at 280 HTT stable, heatsink is cool but I have a front 120mm fan blowing over it). The ATX power cable plug is in kind of an awkward spot but you can keep it out of the way if you plan a bit. Also, the OCZ DDR Booster is NOT compatible with this board, so don't even try it if you were thinking of it. If there are any other questions you might have I'll gladly answer them.

 

[Wags1974]

great , I am going to go ahead and order this, Ill be putting it together when it shows up in a few days.

Ill check the forums tomorrow to see if you see anything wrong with my setup. It is running me about 1400 so I dont want to mess up , lol.

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I was a bit concerned when I read the only two locked sata ports were next to the agp slot, so I dont know if Ill have room for this gfx card, but others seem to have done it somehow and still oc/d.

 

[ChineseDemocracyGNR]

Originally posted by: MDE
If you're overclocking with SATA hard drives use SATA ports 1 and 2 (near the AGP slot) because those are the only locked ports.

That's too bad, because those ports are in a horrible location depending on the video card installed.

 

[Wags1974]

He seemed to oc nicely with a bfg 6800 in his sig so I think ill be able to get it done.

 

[arswihart]

I also have the 9nda3+, it is great, once you epox, you never go back-ox

 

[MDE]

Originally posted by: ChineseDemocracyGNR

Originally posted by: MDE
If you're overclocking with SATA hard drives use SATA ports 1 and 2 (near the AGP slot) because those are the only locked ports.

That's too bad, because those ports are in a horrible location depending on the video card installed.

Yep, my NV5 Silencer blocked them and I had to take it off. I'll sell it eventually and grab a Zalman as the BFG heatsink is loud even on 50%.

 

[Wags1974]

Ill b e assembling in a few days so Ill let you guys see some pics and know how it worked out.

thx for help.

 

[Wags1974]

Been up and stable for four hours, got this from fedex yesterday evening. WOW what a nice mobo... settings at 200x10 now stock. I will oc in a few days, just enjoying the huge performance boost at stock, and going to get some base benchmarks with my 6800 gt before I oc.

 

[Wags1974]

getting 4800 marks in 05 stock... love this mobo

 

[Jman13]

Yeah, I've got one as well.. Board works quite well, but my 133 memory divider doesn't work above 245FSB. All others work at all speeds, and 133 works below that. Odd. Other than that, fine board.