Nforce 3 150 vs Via KT800?

[McArra]

Which performs better?

 

[Jagercola]

The via chipset because the current nforce setup gimps the memory. The typical problems via has is with the memory controller in the northbridge. They brought it into the core of the A64, so that problem is solved. No agp lock though. Wait for the Nforce 3 250 or a better board that uses the Sis chipset if you want to overclock.

 

[McArra]

I want to overclock.... I think I'll go with Nforce 3 150 as I have to buy in less than a week. Is gigabyte K8N PRO NFORCE 3 a good choice? Or is asus a better choice?

I like ASUS K8V DELUXE KT800. Hasn't it got AGP lock for overclocking?

Is Nforce 3 150 the way to go for overclocking?

 

[joe2004]

Via at default, NForce to overclock. The trouble with NForce is that for an overclock to beat Via you will need to do volt modding. If you are not afraid of that go for NForce. For a stable overclock without extreme the choice should be VIA.
And not all boards are the same!
Via: Albatron, Epox, Asus.
NForce: Giga-byte, Shuttle.
Personally I have two Asus K8V deluxe and I find these, without exaggeration, some of the best and the most stable boards I've ever had. Both are retail, I learned lesson buying "refurbished."

 

[McArra]

Isn't there a kind of Nforce 2 400Ultra..... I think I'll go with Asus's Via solution... but can't I lock AGP??? That's really bad for my 9800Pro!

Edit: I want to hit 2,2ghz out of the A64 3000 and PC3200.

 

[McArra]

Link. How did they manage to do this overclock w/o agp lock and make it work with 9800Pro. It is not a tolerant card with AGP overclocking.

 

[Shimmishim]

id' say one of the best a64 boards out at the moment is the shuttle an50r

these boards need a bit of modding but once complete... these things ROCK...

but me personally, i'd wait for the nforce 3 250 which should come out with the new socket...

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Originally posted by: McArra
Link. How did they manage to do this overclock w/o agp lock and make it work with 9800Pro. It is not a tolerant card with AGP overclocking.

I'm not certain how they managed it, perhaps an exceptional card? I do know if I had the K8V I'd be using clockgen Unfortunately it doesn't support my bord at this time

 

[Ronin]

Actually, if the memory timings on the nForce board are set properly, it's an extremely difficult board to beat (I've got both boards). I'll have to find out where I saw the article that went into it in detail, however. BTW, the NF2 Ultra 400 (Gigabyte 7N400 Pro) allows you to set the AGP frequency, as well as voltage. Been a good solid OCer for me (3000+ Barton running at 2.5GHz Stable with air cooling).

 

[McArra]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER

Originally posted by: McArra
Link. How did they manage to do this overclock w/o agp lock and make it work with 9800Pro. It is not a tolerant card with AGP overclocking.

I'm not certain how they managed it, perhaps an exceptional card? I do know if I had the K8V I'd be using clockgen Unfortunately it doesn't support my bord at this time

:Q Just great!!! Thanks!!!

 

[myocardia]

I can assure you they got that overclock using ClockGen, because it not only allows upping the fsb, but it allows you to set your agp frequency separately. I never saw A64 overclocks like that, with a 9800 Pro, before they came out with ClockGen for the A64 boards.

 

[McArra]

That's great news for me! Now I'm sure I want to buy Asus K8V800 deluxe coupled with A64 3000+. Thanks for all your answers guys, you've been really helpful! :beer: