NForce 3

[gamerxx13]

Which NForce 3 motherboard do you think is the best? Which one would you suggust to someone who is building a new computer, and wants it for a gaming. Also I will be running a 3500.

 

[Icepick]

MSI K8N NEO2. Very popular motherboard. Go out to any tech web site and read their motherboard reviews. The MSI wins the editor's choice award every time. Better yet, read the motherboard reviews at anandtech first.

 

[Icepick]

http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2128
"Based on top performance, the full implementation of the nForce3 Ultra features, value, overclocking performance, and flexibility, the MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum emerges from a class of top Socket 939 Athlon 64 boards as our Gold Editors Choice. This makes the K8N Neo2 our choice as the best Athlon 64 motherboard that you can buy. MSI has produced two excellent motherboards in a row based on nVidia chipsets for Athlon 64. The K8N Neo for A64 Socket 754 was also one of our top choices for Single-Channel Athlon 64. The K8N Neo2 continues that performance as the top Athlon 64 motherboard that you can buy."

http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2282
http://www.anandtech.com/guide...oc.aspx?i=2250&p=3
http://www.anandtech.com/guide...oc.aspx?i=2185&p=2
http://www.anandtech.com/guide...oc.aspx?i=2209&p=3

'nuff said.

 

[Maxil223]

Do you plan to OC? If so, go with a DFI

 

[Icepick]

If he's buying a 3500+, which is socket 939, then the DFI LAN Party is out of the question since it's compatible with socket 754.