Is this a good motherboard?

[mOeeOm]

I wanna upgrade my computer to..well not a high end, but a powerful computer at decent price, and I'm starting off by buying a mobo. Is this a good one?

http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/socket939/a8v-d/overview.htm

more info here too:

http://www.sprintcomputer.com/systems/parts.php?ViewPart=10013

Also, if I were to purchase this one, would I be only restricted to AMD Athlo 64 s939 processors?

Thanks.

 

[KoolDrew]

I would get a NF4 Ulta mobo (Chaintech VNF4 Ultra) and yes you will need to use a socket 939 CPU with a socket 939 motherboard.

 

[kitkat22]

I would look into something with PCI-X, only because that is what the future will hold and allows for expanded upgradibility. You can get away with a cheap video card if you absolutely have to and just upgrade later.

 

[mOeeOm]

Well could you post some links to better mobos within good price range? $200-$300.

 

[mOeeOm]

Also, was wondering if ASUS is a good company for mobos or should I go for nforce4?

 

[KoolDrew]

I would look into something with PCI-X, only because that is what the future will hold and allows for expanded upgradibility. You can get away with a cheap video card if you absolutely have to and just upgrade later.

PCI-X and PCI Express are two totally different things.

Well could you post some links to better mobos within good price range? $200-$300.

You consider that a good price range? Where do you live?

 

[mOeeOm]

Canada I'm just on a low budget...

 

[theMan]

i like my a8v deluxe, but today, it would be best to get something with nforce4. the via chipsets have some issues, but i havent had any. i think you will be dissapointed if you get it, not because its bad, but because nforce4 is a lot better, and there is a lot of cheap boards out there with nf4 if price is an issue.

 

[mOeeOm]

Originally posted by: theman
i like my a8v deluxe, but today, it would be best to get something with nforce4. the via chipsets have some issues, but i havent had any. i think you will be dissapointed if you get it, not because its bad, but because nforce4 is a lot better, and there is a lot of cheap boards out there with nf4 if price is an issue.

Any you'd like to name? so I can see what I can get.

 

[KoolDrew]

The Chaintech VNF4 Ultra is a good board for a good price. It does lack firewire and has a poor manual though (as I have heard).

 

[theMan]

msi k8n neo4 platinum
dfi ultra d (if overclocking a lot)
chaintech vnf4 ultra
asus a8n-e

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

Don't get a VIA chipset. Your best bet would be to go with a cheap nForce4 Ultra board like the Chaintech if you're on the budget. If you can spare a bit more, the MSI Neo4 Platinum is a great board and has tons of awesome features, and the DFI Lanparty Ultra-D is the best overclocking board on the market.

 

[gar3555]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
I would get a NF4 Ulta mobo (Chaintech VNF4 Ultra) and yes you will need to use a socket 939 CPU with a socket 939 motherboard.

Good call, the Chaintech VNF4 Ultra is solid, I have it in one of my comps, it is good for the price, I also have the K8N neo4, and it runs well too

 

[SLIorCROSSFIRE]

i would also go with a nforce4 ultra...but just cos its newer, but there is no real need, its still a fantastic mobo

 

[kitkat22]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew

PCI-X and PCI Express are two totally different things.

Boy, have I been confused. I think I got the x's and e's switched. Sorry, comes from looking at computer screens all day!