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I need a mobo recommendation

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daballard

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I've come across a P4 Northwood 3.2 GHz 800 fsb socket 478 and I would like a recommendation for a mobo from the good people at anandtech forums. I did a forum search and the only thread I could find seemed a little dated.
I also need a HSF if you could recommend that too.
TIA
 
I'm not really too interested in overclocking, but having the option is always nice incase I change my mind down the road. 🙂
I am still debating get a PCIe mobo or an AGP solution with a card like the 6600 GT. Any advice is apprciated.
 
My msi 865pe neo2 LS overclocks a 2.8c by 30%. Although it's discontinued, it's still available at some venders. I wouldn't spend top dollar on a p4 setup just for pci-e. For heatsinks, I would recommend one of the thermalright copper 92 or 120mm. The 120 won't fit on some boards, so you have to do some research. I also recommend a fan rpm adjuster, if your cpu fan doesn't come with one. I use a zalman "fan mate 1", about $5. Running my p4 at 3640 at only 2550 rpm, with temps ranging from 44-57 celcius. The abit is7 is also highly recommended. Both boards are about $80.
 
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