Looking for a mobo to replace my P5N-E SLI

[Feek]

I bought a P5N-E SLI a while ago and I've never been particularly happy with it so I'm now looking to replace it.

My requirements are that it must have a 775 socket, be able to accept a Noctua NH-U12F HSF and support 4Gb in Vista x64.

I'm not up on current or recent motherboards so can anyone offer some advice please?

Thanks.

Keith.

 

[Wicked Akuba]

You don't need SLI?
less than 100 $ - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16813128017R
less than 150$ - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128050
less than 200$ - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813127030

 

[Feek]

A friend has suggested the GA-965P-S3 LGA, it seems as that may be the way to go.

 

[chizow]

I replaced my P5N-E about 2 months ago for similar reasons. Just wasn't happy with it and it kept killing my RAM. Replaced it with an MSI P6N Platinum SLI, which has been a lot better, but still has issues (Vista+4GB+X-Fi+650i chipset something not playing nice in there). If you don't plan to SLI, why not take a look at one of the newer P35 chipset boards? If I were to buy today, I'd probably go that route.

 

[Cutthroat]

I`d buy a P35 motherboard, they are good, and give you the best upgrade path right now.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Abit IP-35 Pro is $180 and a hell of a deal IMO. It clocks as well as the Asus P5K Deluxe for alot less money. Also the Gigabyte DS3R is good if you don't need extra features offered by the Abit or Asus.

That's my quick thoughts.

 

[JustaGeek]

Have you tried the subtimings like we discussed in the P5N-E SLI thread...?

tRC from 18 to 24
tRRD from 3 to 6
tWR from 5 to 6

Otherwise, just wait for the Bearlake X38 - it might be worth it, and the prices for P35 chipset mobos might come down...

It's only 1 month away...

 

[Heidfirst]

X35 is going to be a lot dearer than 650i SLI though & you can already get P35 mobos (like abit IP35-E) for under $100.

 

[ultra laser]

I could not be happier with my P35-DS3R. I've had zero problems with it, with all solid caps it's built to last, it has all the features I need, and most importantly overclocks like a champ.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: ultra laser
I could not be happier with my P35-DS3R. I've had zero problems with it, with all solid caps it's built to last, it has all the features I need, and most importantly overclocks like a champ.

If I'm not mistaken, all the P35 boards out at this time use Solid Caps. At least the boards I looked at before I settled on my IP35 Pro.