In dire need of MOBO help.......

[BUrassler]

I have an EPOX ep-akda3j. This is my second one, the first one completely died one night and I had to RMA it. I got this new one just like 3 weeks ago and it has been fine until now. All of the USB ports all either dead now, or randomly work at times with only various devices. I can?t stand it anymore. Unless someone has a solution to this USB problem, could I please be recommended a new, VERY STABLE AND RELIABLE mobo for my system?! I don't OC, so all I want is an inexpensive, stable 754 socket board from a known company with great customer service. Thanky you very much.

Athlon64 3000+
Leadteck 6600gt
sata 160 gb
dvd-rw
1 gig mushkin
PCPC 450 watt PSU
logitech wireless duo

 

[Jiggz]

I've tried a lot of mobo in my years of computing. But so far, the most stable mobo I have used are those made by Gigabyte. They are not the fastest nor are they the slowest. But they are stable as a rock. The next most stable will be Abit and then Asus. These two are actually more expensive but they are also fast and OC'able! The worst mobo I ever used is ECS and the followed by Epox. They are just so unstable, I waste more time troubleshooting and re-installing. Try this link Mobo 754 I will not even consider the Via chipsets. Instead focus on the Nforce 4 chipset mobo. The only disadvantage is that it uses PCI-e. I'm not sure what your exisiting graphic card is but if it is PCI-e you're on the roll. If it is AGP, then you might want to check Abit and Asus.

 

[Kaiser__Sose]

maybe your power supply is faulty and frying the mobos..

 

[smthmlk]

is that athlon64 3000+ a 754 or 939? Check out Asus boards. if it's a 754, the k8v-se deluxe is a good board, as is the k8n-e deluxe. if 939, have a serious look at the a8v deluxe revision 2... fits your requirements nicely.

 

[BUrassler]

my CPU is 754 and my 6600gt is an AGP.......... thanks so far

 

[Zepper]

What does epox have to say about it? Have you looked at their FAQ or other tech info? What devices do you have connected to USB?
. Are there many of them? Are many powered from the USB and not self-powered? If so, consider using a powered hub. On board ports have limited power capacity.

.bh.