Suggestion for the best dual processor board on the market?

[valicon]

Hi all:

Happy holidays to all. What is the best performing dual processor motherboard available now that has puuled some good reviews??? I am looking to build a server and I need a real good board. Thanks all.

 

[Gein]

Greetings from Portugal!

If you wish to build a server, go Intel.
If you wish to build a more feature rich server/workstation, you may go Intel (OR840) or maybe Abit (VP6), MSI (694D Pro - I own this one...) or AOpen DX 34.

It's up to you to see witch one is better for you!

Check the server mobos at Intel website.


Gein

 

[ChipNOW]

Well it all depends on what chipset you want...
The MSI 694D Pro and the Abit VP6 are both VIA Apollo 133A powered motherboards, which means you do get drastically low memory performance.
The OR840 is powered by the i840 chipset, meaning you have to use RAMBUS Direct RDRAM, which, though substantially cheaper than before, is still hugely expensive.
Finally there are boards based on the ServerWorks LE III chipset. This is a high end chipset which has VERY high memory performance - this would probably be your best bet, but the initial cost of the board is expensive.
So there you are... your choice is probably between these three chipsets - make an informed decision - all will serve you well.
Good luck

 

[Vinayak]

I believe L440GX+ may be best choice because of its stability and compatibility with 1Ghz PIII. You can also consider ServerWorks boards from Asus. We haven't heard much about OR840's stability.