MotherBoard Recommendation?

[Guytalbot]

Hi, its been about a year since I could keep up with with hardware, might as well be 100 with as fast as things change, anyway I friend just gave me an Athlon XP 2000+ and I was wondering what the best mobo for it would be, I am looking to spend under $100 preferably below $80 but if the extra 20 bucks will give a huge performance increase I would be willing, any suggestions? I rarely overclock anymore but do game a fair amount when I have time.
Thanks

 

[KidChaos]

Epox 8RDA+ ($99 at www.mwave.com)

 

[Dragon365]

That is a good choice, also consider the Albatron KX400-8x at newegg for $79 - I havce it, and it is quite fast and rock stable.

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: KidChaos
Epox 8RDA+ ($99 at www.mwave.com)

If you don't need the extras of the "+" model, the 8RDA is $88 at Newegg. Nice board.

amish

 

[Whitedog]

I will never skimp on a mobo again... ever.

ASUS A7N8x

 

[Guytalbot]

bump, I know there are more opinions out there

 

[Texun]

Originally posted by: Whitedog
I will never skimp on a mobo again... ever.

ASUS A7N8x

Are you saying the Epox would be skimping? Not trying to be a smart a$$ just checking your reasoning.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: texun

Originally posted by: Whitedog
I will never skimp on a mobo again... ever.

ASUS A7N8x

Are you saying the Epox would be skimping? Not trying to be a smart a$$ just checking your reasoning.

i would say it might be. read the reviews on the 8rda. they are mixed. i personally have the asus and couldnt be happier. spend the extra $20. you get what you pay for

 

[Texun]

Originally posted by: nick1985

Originally posted by: texun

Originally posted by: Whitedog
I will never skimp on a mobo again... ever.

ASUS A7N8x

Are you saying the Epox would be skimping? Not trying to be a smart a$$ just checking your reasoning.

i would say it might be. read the reviews on the 8rda. they are mixed. i personally have the asus and couldnt be happier. spend the extra $20. you get what you pay for

Thanks!

 

[Guytalbot]

This will be a third system though, and I don't need the best motherboard out there, simply something that is stable and reliable with decent performance for a decent price.
Thanks

 

[thorin]

Originally posted by: KidChaos
Epox 8RDA+ ($99 at www.mwave.com)

Thorin

 

[DT4K]

You definitely want an Nforce2 board.
It is by far the best choice for an Athlon system right now.
Personally, I would buy Asus, Abit, or Epox.