recommend a budget core 2 duo OC mobo?

[kingdomwinds]

I have had some problems with my DS3. I have had issues with the x-fi card and random reboots. I also think that my DS3 is killing my PSU.

So are there any other budget oc motherboards for c2d? I looked into the P5B-E but that can only handle 2.1v for memory.

[QuicKSwitcH]

dfi 965-s if u can get ur hands on it

[StealthyFish]

dfi 965-s if u can get ur hands on it

I'd second that

Actually, I also ordered the Abit IB9 for 73 (after rebate) from newegg for a secondary system. Should be here on wednesday. I'll try that out and see how it goes (I've got some budget stuff on it, kingston//GeIL budget RAM, P4 630, etc...), but I could put my GeIL on it and see what it can do (I don't have a C2D, but I guess I could play around with it and see how it does :) .

[Kain XS]

e6420 or e6600 paired with DFI infinity 965p or Abit Quad GT. :)

[hstuehmeyer2000]

the p5b plus,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131177

this p5b can actually has vdimm settings over 2.1v, it can go up to 2.45, and can do 550fsb

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=135918&highlight=p5b-plus

[Makubex_GB]

What exactly is the budget?

[Solarfall]

dfi 965-s or asus p5b plus.. both seem to be reasonably good.

[ineedaname]

If you want really cheap a MSI p965 neo f offers moderate overclocking for cheap.

[XenatR]

how do you know it is the motherboard and not the soundcard and power supply?

[p0tter]

Gigabyte S3

[kingdomwinds]

Two of my psu that i hooked up to the DS3 have smoked. they were quality PSU too, the seasonic s12 600w and ocz gamextream 600w.

The DS3 does not detect my X-fi when i reboot. This x-fi works fine in other motherboards. Also i get wierd reboots randomly. Not BSOD but just odd reboots. Im guessing its the DS3+ my dieing psu that is causing it. My Oc is 24 hour stable so that should not be the problem. This mobo is just not reliable

[The Nemesis]

The DFI is instock @eWiz (http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-I-P965S) free w/shipping.

[jws2346]

What exactly is the budget?

Yeah, I don't know what the "budget" is either. I have 2 P5B Deluxe mobo's, a AW9D-MAX mobo and a Biostar TForce P965 (with another one coming, IMO a good cheap overclocking board, with the exception of not being able to adjust the 1:1 for RAM) I have tried a E6300, A E6420 and a E6600 in the Biostar and I have had no complaints, I use el cheapo WINTEC AMPO 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)for my OC's. My E6600 only got 3.2 GHz. (I have another E6600 on the way and I hope it'll clock this high. :)

[Wind]

hmm it's all out of stock in canada, cant find a place that has it... ewiz ships to canada for like 60 bucks, now it would probably run me about 238, i wonder if i should do it... ncix was supposed to get some yesteray, but they say they are unsure now since they didnt get it.. does anyone have any experience with purchasing from ewiz to canada? also i still have to wait for ram but the store says it will come tomarrrow, you guys think its worth to hold out on the dfi?

[jws2346]

hmm it's all out of stock in canada, cant find a place that has it... ewiz ships to canada for like 60 bucks, now it would probably run me about 238, i wonder if i should do it... ncix was supposed to get some yesteray, but they say they are unsure now since they didnt get it.. does anyone have any experience with purchasing from ewiz to canada? also i still have to wait for ram but the store says it will come tomarrrow, you guys think its worth to hold out on the dfi?

Wow, :eek: 238 what :confused: If a $104 USD (@ NE) mobo is 238 :confused: in Canada what would a over $200 USD mobo cost :confused:

[Wind]

well its more money because i have to pay for shipping from ewiz and thats about 60 bucks, so its about 200 ish USD , but i did a currency conversion so its about 238 CDN

[Garrett]

I'm quite happy with my Asus P5N-E SLI... 100 euros and clocks decent imho :thumbsup:

[kingdomwinds]

that Asus P5N looks like a nice cheap mobo. Im just not sure if it would work with my Patriot memory. The DFI looks nice too its just that i might be overwhelmed by the advanced bios options

[Makubex_GB]

that Asus P5N looks like a nice cheap mobo. Im just not sure if it would work with my Patriot memory. The DFI looks nice too its just that i might be overwhelmed by the advanced bios options

We would be able to help you better if you would tell us exactly how much is your budget? Or at least a price range?



The DFI is instock @eWiz (http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-I-P965S) free w/shipping.
Says item not found.



Yeah, I don't know what the "budget" is either.
Huh? I know what the word budget means if that's what you're referring to. :p:

[kingdomwinds]

Under $150

[Makubex_GB]

Under $150, I would say your best choices, as an alternative to Gigabyte, are the DFI P965-S (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136034) and the Asus P5B-Plus (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131177).

[kingdomwinds]

Thanks for the recommendations. Will Intel's 45mm work in current core2duo mobos?

[Makubex_GB]

As far as I know, Nope.

[Frank M]

Thanks for the recommendations. Will Intel's 45mm work in current core2duo mobos?

AFAIK, only the P35/G33/X38 etc will work with 45nm.
Requires different voltage control.

[JoeBar]

I'm quite happy with my Asus P5N-E SLI... 100 euros and clocks decent imho :thumbsup:
I agree. I actually own a P5N-E SLI on my 2nd rig and it's a great m/b. Very stable and a great mem oc'er. Not the best for high fsb's, but for high mem clocks.

[jws2346]

Huh? I know what the word budget means if that's what you're referring to. :p:

Yeah, I think everybody with access to the "Net" can find the definition of "budget". What I meant is his budget like mine (reasonable to me) or like Bill Gates, I imagine his budget wouldn't be reasonable to me.