PLs recommend motherboard

[MattM76]

Hi,

I need a non-SLI, non-overclocking board to put a dual core s939 (opteron 170 vs. X2 4400) board on.

What is the best board given these things. I will use it for scientific usage (no gaming).
Thanks

 

[pkrush]

I'd get one from a company like Tyan or Supermicro, since stability is important.

 

[Wentelteefje]

Any board on nForce 4 should do fine... To name some:

MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum - $ 123
EPoX EP-9NPA+Ultra - $ 105
DFI nF4 Ultra-Infinity - $ 95.99

I know you didn't want overclocking mobo's, but the ones that can work stable at high frequencies, can do it certainly at the standard ones... 😉 They are all three VERY good...

 

[Regalk]

I have an Asus A8N-E and am happy with it. I have stressed this board since day 1 and it is rock solid (since Oct 29th)
250 X 9
267 X 9
275 X 9
289 X 9
303 X 9
322 X 8.5
333 X 8
etc etc
Oh my only gripe is the loud chipset fan but it is not that bad - I can live with it.

 

[imported_OrSin]

Personal I would go with one with on board video. Most top tier motherbaord are equally stable when you don't overclock.

Get a either a motherboard with the NV 6100 or ATI Express chipset.
Look for:
MSI, Gigibit, ASUS, or biostar as the maker.

 

[Jhhnn]

What OrSin said. Integrated video has come a long way, and is really very good for non-gaming usage, in addition to being quite cost effective. Most of the integrated video boards are also matx, letting you enjoy a smaller case package.

These boards use the current top end nvidia 6150/430 integrated video chipset-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLi...xPrice=&SubCategory=22&Submit=Property

I don't think I'd go with the foxconn, but any of the other 3 would do just fine...

Check out the V and Z series Inwin cases, too... they're excellent for matx boards, and come with decent psu's as part of the bargain...