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t73

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The needs for this rig is mainly for browsing, some office sofwares and movie watching (maybe via S-video the a crt TV)

The build will include
-E6300 CPU
-Leatek PX7300 GS
-DC Twinmos 2*512 CL5 667MHz

I had thought of one of this MB

1. Abit IL9-Pro
http://pro-clockers.com/reviews.php?id=186
http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=330

2. Gigabyte GA-965P-S3
http://www.fastsilicon.com/content/view/91/29/1/6/
http://www.giga-byte.com.tw/Products/Mo...&ProductID=2321&ProductName=GA-965P-S3

3. Asus P5B
- Couldn't find a singlr review ( all are for the Deluxe vr.)
http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=307&model=1178&modelmenu=1

4. Abit AB9
http://www.cpu3d.com/index.php?option=c...tent&task=view&id=819&Itemid=2&limit=1
http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=319
Strange thing is that on the TW global site it mentions support for QC CPU while on the US site there's nothing about this.

 
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Originally posted by: t73
The needs for this rig is mainly for browsing, some office sofwares and movie watching (maybe via S-video the a crt TV)
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too much firepower for that - get a Dell :)

 
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t73

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Thanks, but I don't like the P-D for it is getting very hot.

I notice that the Gigabyte S3 is made of a cheap Caps, therefore the DS3 would be better.

Still which should take Asus P5B/-e, Abit AB9/PRO, Gigabyte DS3

The should support Q-core which for Abit it not so clear.
 
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I'd recommend buying the S3. Unless you plan on relying on the same system for 5+ years (or even 4+), you're probably going to want to upgrade by then. They advertise the fact that the DS3 will last you a long time but you have to ask yourself the question of whether that really is worth it.

For stability, go with the 975 chipset. For overclocking, go for 965.

You could also go the very cheap route and buy the cheapest board that supports core 2 duo because it doesn't appear you won't be able to overclock very well with the ram you're buying.
 
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Originally posted by: eojinlim
You could also go the very cheap route and buy the cheapest board that supports core 2 duo because it doesn't appear you won't be able to overclock very well with the ram you're buying.
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Even with his memory he's guaranteed a 333 FSB.
 
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t73

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Originally posted by: eojinlim
I'd recommend buying the S3. Unless you plan on relying on the same system for 5+ years (or even 4+), you're probably going to want to upgrade by then. They advertise the fact that the DS3 will last you a long time but you have to ask yourself the question of whether that really is worth it.

For stability, go with the 975 chipset. For overclocking, go for 965.

You could also go the very cheap route and buy the cheapest board that supports core 2 duo because it doesn't appear you won't be able to overclock very well with the ram you're buying.
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I'm planning to keep this rig the longer I can, that's the reason a Qude Core Ready board is important to me [and the reason I droped S3].

Long lasting board w/QC support and best stock setting performance [not plan to OC] would be the way to go for me [actually for my brother].

As for the ram I was told the performance gap to 800MHz is small enough to take 667MHZ instead and save a few bucks [specially if no OCing in mind].- was I told wrong?
 
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You'll be happy with any one of these:

Box Intel DP965LT Retail - Pros: Low price, stable, realiable, good quality, 3 years warranty, QC support, IEEE1394a connector. Cons: No OC features, 6 channel sound (instead of 8 channel) http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/lt/lt_proc.htm

Asus P5B - Pros: Good board, decent OC features, QC support, price is good. Cons: No IEEE1394a - (I set up only 1 PC with this board no issues for me)

Gigabyte 965P-DS3 - Pros: Good OC features, QC support, solid capacitor design for increased longevity and better stability under "stress" i.e. OC Cons: No IEEE1394a, higher price, some memory incompatibilities reported (BTW, I'm using the board and love it)

DDR2 667 MHz vs 800 MHz doesn't make a HUGE difference, and you should be ok; but price difference isn't huge either ($15-20 in most cases).
 
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I'm hoping the success of the DS3 and it's "Long Lasting Solid Caps" marketing will influence more MB makers to do the same.
 
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t73

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Originally posted by: zeeon2003
You'll be happy with any one of these:

Box Intel DP965LT Retail - Pros: Low price, stable, realiable, good quality, 3 years warranty, QC support, IEEE1394a connector. Cons: No OC features, 6 channel sound (instead of 8 channel) http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/lt/lt_proc.htm

Asus P5B - Pros: Good board, decent OC features, QC support, price is good. Cons: No IEEE1394a - (I set up only 1 PC with this board no issues for me)

Gigabyte 965P-DS3 - Pros: Good OC features, QC support, solid capacitor design for increased longevity and better stability under "stress" i.e. OC Cons: No IEEE1394a, higher price, some memory incompatibilities reported (BTW, I'm using the board and love it)

DDR2 667 MHz vs 800 MHz doesn't make a HUGE difference, and you should be ok; but price difference isn't huge either ($15-20 in most cases).
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Thanks Zeeon!!
Intel board looks right, [it doesn't have Raid but no issue for me].

Will stock performance be the same? - DP965LT compared to the DS3 or the ASUS [Couldn't find any review on that]

Also there's a DP965LTCK board
looks the same yet something most be different here... :confused:


 
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eojinlim

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At stock, Intel Boards are rock solid in my opinion. Haven't had an issue with them and their service is great anyhow.
 
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