I have read through the NF7-S and A7N8X/Deluxe threads at the top but I still can't make a good choice.
I plan to get 2x256Mb sticks of Corsair XMS PC2700 memory to go along with either one too. What I really want is stability, speed and overclockability. I know I would want to experiment with overclocking the CPU at some point in time. Oh yea, the CPU i'm getting is a 2500+ Barton as well. I've done my research, but i'm still undecided on the choice for me. My main worry is the troubles i've heard people having on here and nForcersHQ and if someone could tell me which one will give me the least bit of trouble, that would be great.
As far as the HSF goes, I am going to use the Coolermaster Aero7+ because my buddy has it and it keeps his 2600+ at 112 F under load @ 3400rpms and it isn't too loud either. I also use Linux a lot, and often times build programs that take hours. I hope I provided enough details!
What about these revisions? I would shoot for a Rev 2.00 ASUS board, but what about recent revisions to that Abit board?
I plan to get 2x256Mb sticks of Corsair XMS PC2700 memory to go along with either one too. What I really want is stability, speed and overclockability. I know I would want to experiment with overclocking the CPU at some point in time. Oh yea, the CPU i'm getting is a 2500+ Barton as well. I've done my research, but i'm still undecided on the choice for me. My main worry is the troubles i've heard people having on here and nForcersHQ and if someone could tell me which one will give me the least bit of trouble, that would be great.
As far as the HSF goes, I am going to use the Coolermaster Aero7+ because my buddy has it and it keeps his 2600+ at 112 F under load @ 3400rpms and it isn't too loud either. I also use Linux a lot, and often times build programs that take hours. I hope I provided enough details!
What about these revisions? I would shoot for a Rev 2.00 ASUS board, but what about recent revisions to that Abit board?