Looking for a stable mainboard for P4 1.8a

quadcells

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I tried Epox EP-4BDA and it seems to have a problem when shuting off the computer and then start it again I would get the siren which means over temp. but it is not over temp. Pressing the reset switch will fix it. I flashed the BIOS to the latest and I removed the thermal pad and replaced it with Artic Silver II. But I restart is fine.

So I think of sending it back for a different one.

Any favorites?

TIA
quadcells
 

sep

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It all depends! Please supply more info.

If you want 100% Stability with no questions asked get an Intel Motherboard:
i850 = Intel D850xxx
i850E = Intel D850Exxx
i845E = Intel D845BGSE

If you want Stability with oc'ing ability then:
i850 = Abit TH7-II, ASUS P4T-E
i850E = Asus PT4533-C, others coming soon
i845E = Check the forum for all the overclocked 1.6a or 1.8a. I think it's the ASUS P4B533.

Good Luck!
 

quadcells

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Thanks,
No o/c in this rig. Just want a stable PC running WIN XP Pro for home video editing, no gaming, Maybe some cad work.