nForce2 BEST motherboard to buy for under $100...

[bjc112]

Just wondering if there is a more viable option... I would most likely do some overclocking if my 2100 can handle it...

Thanks!

Bryan

 

[MikeMike]

nforce 1, or 2?

 

[bjc112]

2...

 

[bjc112]

I was thinking of going with something in Epox or Abit, but considering they both offer the Nforce i might just got with that...

 

[Corporate Thug]

8rda+ if your ocing or may th abit plain jain Nf7

 

[bjc112]

that's the toss up... But considering the Epox is a few $$ cheaper i might as well go for it...

Any other chipsets doing well other than Nforce?

 

[SUOrangeman]

I've recently built three nForce2 boxes, two based on the MSI board and the third has an Asus A7N8X Deluxe. All of them are purring nicely.

-SUO

 

[bjc112]

Good news..

 

[m1ke101]

8rda+

 

[snidy1]

Spend an extra $20 and get the Asus A7N8X

 

[gotsmack]

no, spend the extra $24 and get the NF7-S or just get the regular nf7 for under $100

 

[bjc112]

Do both of these boards, Epox and Abit have PCI/AGP locks...

If i crank that FSB up i don't want my AGP getting out of spec...

Thanks!

Bryan.

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: bjc112
Do both of these boards, Epox and Abit have PCI/AGP locks...

If i crank that FSB up i don't want my AGP getting out of spec...

Thanks!

Bryan.

I know the Epox does. I have one, it is sweet. 🙂

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: Megatomic

Originally posted by: bjc112
Do both of these boards, Epox and Abit have PCI/AGP locks...

If i crank that FSB up i don't want my AGP getting out of spec...

Thanks!

Bryan.

I know the Epox does. I have one, it is sweet. 🙂

Cool, thats what i am gonna go for..

Thanks.

 

[CraigRT]

for the money, without a doubt, the best one is the SL-75FRN2

definitely.....

 

[human2k]

Abit NF7 Revision 2.0 @ excaliberpc.com for $100. Order your heatsink/cpu/ram there and get $12-$15 off for combo discounts. BTW they revision 2.0 is guaranteed, advantages include better 200MHZ+ FSB overclocking and Barton 200MHZ support. Add $20 if you want SerialATA/Soundstorm.

 

[Krk3561]

I built a computer for a friend with the Abit NF7, its a nice board. For under $100 i would go with either the 8rda+ or the NF7. NF7 is a great OCing board (lots of options) and V2.0 supports the 400FSB XPs coming out soon. The NF7 has a PCI/AGP lock.

 

[McCarthy]

Don't forget Aopen still has rebates going on a couple boards at newegg

AK79D-1394, $108, free ship, $20 rebate.
Hard to go wrong at $88 for a nForce2 with firewire built in.
That's the board I got, running my 2100 at 2700 when I game, default voltages, but as they say your mileage may vary.

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: human2k
Abit NF7 Revision 2.0 @ excaliberpc.com for $100. Order your heatsink/cpu/ram there and get $12-$15 off for combo discounts. BTW they revision 2.0 is guaranteed, advantages include better 200MHZ+ FSB overclocking and Barton 200MHZ support. Add $20 if you want SerialATA/Soundstorm.

Well i have a 2200+ waiting for me, on the other hand however my Crucial 2100 might not push past 140.. so overlclocking is not a must here...

I don't think the 2200 is a throughbred B so unlocking is also not an option...

Coupled with the new board, and my 9500 Pro i should be ok...

Thats why i think i am going with the Epox for 92 from newegg...

🙂

Thanks again guys...

Unless i can flip this ram off for a decent prcie 2x256 i will grab some pc 2700 and be set..

 

[Bonesdad]

Originally posted by: snidy1
Spend an extra $20 and get the Asus A7N8X

Why???

 

[Macro2]

soltek

 

[nut581]

soltek 75frn2 series .. most users get about 230fsb out of the box OC ..