best motherboard for Xp 3000 or 3200 cpu? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Nikilidstrom · 06-28-2004, 12:00 PM

Im getting ready to do another upgrade on my system, and I have decided to go with either the Xp 3000+ or 3200+ cpus. I was curious to see what your guys' opinions are on what is the best motherboard for that chip. I looked for a MB roundup review, but the newest one I could find was from August 2003, and I also found dozens of other websites suggesting other boards. I have heard good things about the nforce 2 chipset, and I would like to have Sata capability for the future. I don't need on board audio, but I would like at least 4 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel, as well as firewire if possible. Any suggestions you could give me would be much appreciated.

Lasereth · 06-28-2004, 12:37 PM

Abit NF7-S Revision 2.0.

Buy it and you'll want to give me a blowjob. Or at least thank me for advice on the best Athlon XP motherboard on the market.

-Lasereth

bltzkriegmcanon · 06-28-2004, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by Lasereth
Abit NF7-S Revision 2.0.

Buy it and you'll want to give me a blowjob. Or at least thank me for advice on the best Athlon XP motherboard on the market.

-Lasereth

Urrgh... Bad imagery. But he is right. For the buck, the Abit-NF7-S rev. 2 is the best mobo for Athlon XP on the market. The onboard sound is fuckin' awesome, and the Nforce2 chipset is quite nice. For $82.00 on newegg, you can't get much better!

theburner · 06-28-2004, 01:06 PM

I have the Abit IC7-Max 3 for Intel chips.. Great, solid mobo. However, check the northbridge fan. It is useless, and worth replacing with a good heatsink before you even install it. If it is blue and round, replace it. TRUST ME>

Redjake · 06-28-2004, 04:06 PM

Get the Abit NF7-S v.2, rip off the northbridge fan as burner said, and replace it with a giant heatsink or something. good to go!

R3d · 06-28-2004, 04:57 PM

which mobo would be better to get the Abit NF7-S or the A7N8X-X

whats the main differences.. and would the extra 40$ be worth it? cpu i'd be usin would be athlon 2500+ barton

Lasereth · 06-28-2004, 05:00 PM

The extra $40 is for the onboard Soundstorm Audio and the extreme performance OC'ing you're able to do with the NF7-S. I think it's easily worth the extra money.

-Lasereth

Nikilidstrom · 06-28-2004, 06:42 PM

All cock sucking aside, I appreciate the info. Just outta curiosity, has anyone had any experience with the Abit AN7 board?

Wyodiver33 · 06-29-2004, 02:11 PM

I have the A7N8X Deluxe V2.0 and I like it a lot. Two coworkers bought the same board and none of us have had any problems.

06-28-2004, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	best motherboard for Xp 3000 or 3200 cpu? Im getting ready to do another upgrade on my system, and I have decided to go with either the Xp 3000+ or 3200+ cpus. I was curious to see what your guys' opinions are on what is the best motherboard for that chip. I looked for a MB roundup review, but the newest one I could find was from August 2003, and I also found dozens of other websites suggesting other boards. I have heard good things about the nforce 2 chipset, and I would like to have Sata capability for the future. I don't need on board audio, but I would like at least 4 USB 2.0 ports on the back panel, as well as firewire if possible. Any suggestions you could give me would be much appreciated.

06-28-2004, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Abit NF7-S Revision 2.0. Buy it and you'll want to give me a blowjob. Or at least thank me for advice on the best Athlon XP motherboard on the market. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

06-28-2004, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
theburner Canadian Beer Ambassador Location: Cumming, GA	I have the Abit IC7-Max 3 for Intel chips.. Great, solid mobo. However, check the northbridge fan. It is useless, and worth replacing with a good heatsink before you even install it. If it is blue and round, replace it. TRUST ME> __________________ Take Off Eh!

06-28-2004, 04:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	Get the Abit NF7-S v.2, rip off the northbridge fan as burner said, and replace it with a giant heatsink or something. good to go! __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

06-28-2004, 05:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	The extra $40 is for the onboard Soundstorm Audio and the extreme performance OC'ing you're able to do with the NF7-S. I think it's easily worth the extra money. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

06-28-2004, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
R3d Insane Location: Sask, Canada	which mobo would be better to get the Abit NF7-S or the A7N8X-X whats the main differences.. and would the extra 40$ be worth it? cpu i'd be usin would be athlon 2500+ barton

06-28-2004, 06:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	All cock sucking aside, I appreciate the info. Just outta curiosity, has anyone had any experience with the Abit AN7 board?

06-29-2004, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	I have the A7N8X Deluxe V2.0 and I like it a lot. Two coworkers bought the same board and none of us have had any problems. __________________ I like stuff.