Whats the best gaming socket 939 motherboard out right now?

[blackstealth007]

I was wondering what motherboard anyone thought was best other than the Nvidia sli motheroboard. Input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

 

[Thurgo0dy]

DFI NF4 Ultra-D

 

[blackstealth007]

That is? What about the Fatality anyone. I also want to overclock. Can that one overclock well?

 

[imported_Homeboy]

I believe the DFI NF4 Ultra-D is the best. It is by far the best for overclocking. Just be aware, it is PCI Express and not AGP. I have the Soltek SL-K8TPRO-939. It has the AGP slot, but a piece of crap to overclock. Temperature settings don't report right. The hardware monitor that is included sucks. My CPU is an AMD 3500+ Athlon 64 and my memory is Crucial Ballistix rated at 500. The best (stable) FSB I can get is between 220-230. That is pathetic. PATHETIC!!!!! Are you listening Lydia. PATHETIC !!!!!!!

 

[ts3433]

If you have AGP and want to overclock, try one of the Epox NF3 boards (EP-9NDA3J, EP-9NDA3+).

 

[blackstealth007]

Is Epox really good? I have never heard of them. Are they reliable?

 

[Appledrop]

it wont post??? Mine wouldnt at first, but i realised i was shorting it against the case - try booting it out of your case before definately deciding it is dead (unless of course you have already done so )

 

[blackstealth007]

I went to the motherboard and it looked really good (reviews and all) Thanks for the info By the way everyone... My A8V posted a day after I Joined this forum. You guys saved a lot of time and made my day. Thanks!

 

[blackstealth007]

I have the Ultra x connect power supply and someone told me they are having problems so I switched with a different power supply and it booted up after 6 months.

 

[jstarman]

Good news...you must feel relieved!

 

[ts3433]

Originally posted by: blackstealth007
Is Epox really good? I have never heard of them. Are they reliable?

Reliable and good OCers. nick1985 on these forums has his 3000+ Winchester at 2.7GHz stable on an EP-9NDA3+, and with all the recommendations I see these boards getting I'd imagine many people have experienced similar results.

Glad to hear you got that sorted out, though--consider getting a good-quality PSU (I've heard from many sources that the X-Connects really aren't all that good).