Gigabyte DS3 still a good motherboard

[Dwarefy]

Hey I'm new on this forum, I heard peoples there were qualified so I'll try my question.

And by the way sorry myself for my english I'm not a 8 years old kid only someone who's first language isn't english

I planned to built a PC for one of my friend and the DS3 was the model I chose but I heard somes were having problems with theire Optical drives is this still true by now?

He don't need any Sli capables motherboards so one pci-express is enought.
He doesn't think of overclock also so I don't need a reliable motherboard on this point.

The parts would be:

E6600
Gigabyte DS3
Corsair pc2-5400 2x1gb
Evga 8800 GTS 320mo
Seagate Barracuda 320gb
1 dvd writer and a dvd drive. Probably IDE but I'm aren't sure anymore

If you think a other motherboard would fit my needs better be pleases to suggest it

Thanks you

 

[vailr]

Plan A: If you already have an IDE optical drive, use that. If you run into problems, go to Plan B.
However, if you have not yet obtained an optical drive, I'd advise paying the few extra pesos and getting a SATA optical drive.
Plan B: Pay the few extra dollars and get a SATA optical drive.
Memory: Given low current price premiums on PC6400 v. PC5400 memory, I'd suggest going with PC6400 memory.
Overclocking: at least a mild overclock should be easily achievable.
Board: The DS3 version 3.3 is still an excellent choice, with future upgrade potential to 1333 MHz FSB CPU's.
PSU: you'll need a quality 550W or better power supply.
Cooling: Maybe replace stock Northbridge heatsink with an active cooler, such as the Thermalright H-05.

 

[MotF Bane]

I have an IDE interface ASUS CD/DVD combo drive on a GA-965P-DS3, it has no problems.
Rev 3.3 is an awesome board.

 

[Cheex]

I agree. The DS3 Revision 3.3 is still a very good motherboard and will be for some time to come.

Good choice...:thumbsup:



PS: Welcome to the AT forums!!

 

[Dwarefy]

Hey thanks you for all those answers

I'm thinking about PC2-5400 'cause Corsair 5400 cost around 169$ and 6400 around 239$
and he don't plan on overclocking
Ah I'm canadian so all prices are in canadian funs

My reference site is NCIX

Is it hard to configure SATA optical drives?
I never had one so I can't talk

DVD writers: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?majorcatid=103&minorcatid=1015
Dvd drives: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?minorcatid=1014

Thanks you !

 

[vailr]

OCZ Platinum Revision-2 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Dual Channel Memory (2 x 1024MB)
$174.97 after $50 rebate:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/...m-details.asp?EdpNo=2882686&CatId=2368
This is the drive I have:
Samsung SH-S183L Black SATA DVD+RW 18X8X16 DVD-RW
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?...&vpn=SH-S183L/BEBN&manufacture=Samsung
Also consider:
Pioneer DVR-212D Black DVD-RW 18X6X18 DVD+RW 18X8X18 DL 10X SATA
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?...283&vpn=DVR-212DBK&manufacture=Pioneer
No configuration; just plug in and go. Set system to boot from the DVD drive with the Windows install disc.

 

[Dwarefy]

Thanks you Vailr

Still this memory is 174 with a mail rebate I'm no fan of these heh

I'll see with my friend

Or else I'll take the corsair pc2-5400 at 104 $ (169$ minus instant rebate)

Is your drive good?

 

[vailr]

Yes, the Samsung SATA DVD-RW drive performs very well.

Edit: There's better prices at zipzoomfly.com on PC6400 Corsair memory, if you can arrange ordering from them to Canada.

 

[Dwarefy]

True there's better price but those are in american funds not canadian that's why

Still thank you.

Are you only using one drive for all or you also use a sata dvd drive.

The only one I could find is this one

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?...70&vpn=SHD-16S1S-05&manufacture=Others

 

[vailr]

Only use one optical drive.

 

[Dwarefy]

Ok

I see you're here often so I'll ask you more questions

Wich device should be plugged in first sata's

HD or Optical drive?

 

[Dwarefy]

Hey I just fall on the 650i ultra EVGA motherboard review by anandtech and this chipset seems to be really interesting.

I read also there wasn't any major problems

Is the 650i Ultra the only chipset that doesnt include SLI? It could be THE one for me

I don't know yet the price in canada (still not on NCIX.com)

What do you think between the 2 ?

 

[vailr]

If you're not planning on Raid, use only the orange Intel ports.
HD on first (Port 0), optical on 2nd (port 1).
However, if you want to enable AHCI, the purple JMicron ports work better, since Intel
currently has no AHCI drivers for their non-raid ICH8 chipset.

Edit: The 650i Ultra board may also be a good choice. I've never used an nVidia chipset board. Between the DS3 version 3.3 v. 650i Ultra boards: whichever one is lowest cost, I guess. For optical drive, I'd still recommend NOT investing in a NEW IDE drive; go with SATA optical + either board.

 

[Dwarefy]

Thanks you !

I'll watch carefully the evga release and give further answers

 

[Navid]

Why the emphasis on version 3.3 of the Gigabyte board?
What is the benefit over version 1.3?

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=29&threadid=2030955