Suggestions on purchase

[nauman]

I know this question has been asked many times, but I just wanted to get some input for my case.

I am planning to get a new MB and a new PIII 800Mhz processor 133Mhz FCPGA. I was thinking of going with the intel 815E MB, but I think you may disagree with that and that is why I am posting if someone can guide me in buying a good MB. is the 815E a good option to go with. I know that people have very high opinions of the BX, but I wanted to get the 133Mhz MB. I take ASUS , supermicro also make a 815e MB. which one is better or are there others.
I think I do get sound and graphics in all three Intel, SuperMicro ad ASUS, which I will upgrade down the road as I do not play any games. Key is Stability. I am currently working with a P166 so overclocking, VERY high performance where milliseconds count, etc are not at all that important over stability.

TIA for your valuable suggestions.

 

[AndyHui]

I would recommend the ASUS CUSL2......it's relatively stable, and on-board audio is optional, so you won't have to pay for it. Video is integrated into the i815E chipset, so you can't get away from it, but at least you have an AGP slot for upgrades.

 

[nauman]

so I take you that the Intell MB with Audio and Lan built in is not a good choice. Can someone let me know why the Asus is better than the Super Micro , Intel , etc... or point me to a source..
thanks

 

[AndyHui]

The Intel i815E Easton board has no opportunities for overclocking, nor does it have as many features as the ASUS CUSL2.