>>Suggestions for mobo<<<

[DarkNephree]

I'm gonna put together a new system and would like some recommendations on which motherboard to get. How is the ECS K7vta3? I like those deals at Fry's when they offer the AMD 2200+ & K7vta3 combos for dirt cheap. Since I haven't researched mobo's lately I was just wondering which of the current boards are reliable, reasonably priced, and of course ^:clock:able. I'm looking to spend under $200 for an XP 2200 or 2400 and a mobo. Suggestions?

 

[Peter]

Fry's are supplying the latest revision K7VTA3 (v8.0), nothing wrong with that. You need to know it's a no-nonsense board, no overclocking toys, just the basics in I/O.

Reliable and overclocking shouldn't really be said in the same sentence. Make up your mind which one you want.

 

[pspada]

I've sold several of the K7VTA3s, and have had no problems with them. I even have one here in-house, and it works just fine. No frills, that's to be expected, but otherwise a solid performer.

 

[DarkNephree]

Leaning more towards reliability and long term quality as the important factors in making my decision. I take it from the replies that the K7vta3 is just that. Any other recommendations?