Need a MicroAtx to games with

[Tweakin]

I have an open thread in the video section as I'm having problems with games on this system. I can't run any 3D apps or tests on my current motherboard as they just crash the system. So, I need a new Micro Atx board.

It needs to house a eVGA 6600GT, 1Gb Mushkin Value DDR, and freakin play games. I can't seem to fin a review on either of these boards. Anyone have one of these?

 

[ChineseDemocracyGNR]

I found the thread you started there, and I don't think it's a mobo problem, but a temp like was suggested by DAPUNISHER.

You also mention performance issues; make sure you re-install the OS after replacing the ATI card with an nVidia one.

 

[Tweakin]

It is a fresh OS load...and when I run any system diagnostics the system not only scores really low, but locks up half the time. I had the same gear on an Asus A7n8X-lx (hp oem board from asus) and everything worked fine...till the sound went out. That's what started this project. I wanted to OC the system a little and look for some more fps.

I think this board doesn't like the memory, and the sound is trash...lots of static in the background. Only have a couple of days left to RMA it back to Newegg and ask for a refund...so now I have a decision to make and very little money to do it with. I also had the 6600GT in my other system to check it out and it worked fine, but this is a smaller case and I might have nudged the HS. I just don't think it's a video card problem any more.

 

[Tweakin]

Just ran the SiSoft Sandra and the memory is about 75% of the reference, and under 3D future mark the system locked up at frame 220 or so.

 

[Tweakin]

looks as though it's not the motherboard...just doesn't like my memory. Installed some crucial pc2700 and it fixed the bandwidth issues...now it's just down to a bad video card.