BEST DDR3/775 Motherboard ....>specially the Foxconn BlackOps, any Quick feedback?

[systemviper]

Hey, I have been looking for a 2nd 775 motherboard for overclocking, I have a GREAT Gig UD3P
NOW I see that the Foxconn BlackOps X48 LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail is selling for $119.99,
WOW, i thought that was a good price. It was also listed as the "Anandtech Editor choice & Top 5 3DMark ensuring OC Exp"
I am looking for a good OC'ing DDR3 motherboard, the boards I was thinking about are listed below,
the gig and the asus, but then i saw the foxconn. It made me think a new dr3 /775 board for only 120.00, not a bad deal, plus it's the blackopps,
i had one early and paid a fortune for it, but sold it before i could use it, But now i can get it at a good price. For the
$100 to $200 range what is the best DDR3 motherboard for overclocking....


PS> Someone can build a stocking 775 setup for cheap, i am amazed, but alas i am deep into i7's so only for the bench..


It;s for this chip (E8600) CPUz (http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=582715) and a X3370 and my ...

http://img.techpowerup.org/090609/rig2.jpg


thanks for your opinions... :rockout::roll::rockout:


Here are the 3 that i figure are the cream of the crop.

GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-EXTREME
189.99 Retail
none - openbox

Model
Brand GIGABYTE
Model GA-EP45T-EXTREME
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Type Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo
FSB 1600/1333MHz
Chipsets
North Bridge Intel P45
South Bridge Intel ICH10R
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR3 1900(O.C) / 1600
Maximum Memory Supported 16GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot
1 x PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot
PCI Express x4 1
PCI Express x1 1
PCI Slots 3
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 6
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10




OR''

RAMPAGE EXTREME
234.99 retail
157.99 openbox

Model
Brand ASUS
Model Rampage Extreme
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Type Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo
FSB 1600/1333MHz
Chipsets
North Bridge Intel X48
South Bridge Intel ICH9R
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR3 2000(O.C)/1800(O.C)/1600
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16 2
PCI Express x1 3
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 8
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10



Foxconn BlackOps X48 .
199.99 - Retail

Anandtech Editor choice & Top 5 3DMark ensuring OC Exp

Model
Brand Foxconn
Model BlackOps X48
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type LGA 775
CPU Type Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo
FSB 1600/1333MHz
Chipsets
North Bridge Intel X48
South Bridge Intel ICH9R
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR3 1600
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16 3
PCI Slots 3
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 6
SATA RAID 0/1/5/10 Matrix RAID
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset Realtek ALC885
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
Max LAN Speed Dual 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
USB 6 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 1 x IEEE 1394a
eSATA 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Out 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial
Audio Ports 1 x SONAR card with 6 audio jacks,CD-in and Front audio integrated

[WrigleyVillain]

I had a Black Ops and it was fussy compared to my DFI X48 T2RSB+ (though that happens to be one of the easiest higher end DFI boards to overclock and still performs great) and this was just with a dual. It would be happier under water, especially the Northbridge, though I really feel it's best as a niche benching board. Though that is a hell of a price though compared to all other X48 DDR3 options.

[radaja]

i think that that will be my new board(black ops).i was going to get the EP45T-UD3P
until ZSAMZ pointed this deal out to me.X48 ddr3 for 120$ unbelieveable!me likey.

[systemviper]

i think that that will be my new board(black ops).i was going to get the EP45T-UD3P
until ZSAMZ pointed this deal out to me.X48 ddr3 for 120$ unbelieveable!me likey.

yea, i saw and liked, just figured what people had to say...:yepp:

[radaja]

i did some searches for the black ops here on XS and found some pretty good results for dualcores.
and my 8 gigs are on the compatible list done by a member here,said they worked fine,so that sold it
for me and the price of course.

[Vivi]

the Re is the best board out there for sure...

not sure if the blackops will reach 560 even, but im not sure, its amazing for quads.

if you are not heavily cost limited. Rampage extreme is by FAR the best 775 ddr3 board

[Gautam]

Rampage extreme >> *

[XmikeX]

uuuuuuuuuuh...

why are we overlooking the gigabyte board ?

I happen to have -two- blackops and so far, solidly built stuff (apparently) .. but I can't say it's been the best or the easiest OC experience (on air!) for my q9650s. I blindly blame this on the x48 northbridge (90 nm ??).

However, I am _SATISFIED_ with the blackops because my goal was 4 ghz (on air) with reasonably semi-tight timings and I got there. :) ..and the fact that the mobo has two ps/2 ports and allows me to preserve my extensive and expensive KVM arrangement from yesteryear, with no fuss, is a plus .. lol :)

Anyone from the P45 (65 nm) gigabyte + ddr3 world care to share their experiences with say, Qcore LGA775 OC?

I hear those EP45 mobos are outstanding Qcore oc'ers.

Here's the relevant gigabyte thread - http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=205132

XmX

[zsamz_]

rampage extreme
but you just cant beat the blackops for 120$
if i lived in the states i woulda been on that baby soooo fast

[18 is # 1]

The GB board is around $180 after MIR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128349

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

The REX bios annoys the crap outta me.... but I suppose it would be the same with all asus boards so thats just a personal thing.

[Expat GriZ]

E8600+re =:up::up::up:

[5ILVgearX]

the gigabyte board is a P45 chipset, if your lucky you might get a gigabyte board that can hold at 500FSB + But not many of us are that fortunate to get something that golden. I would go for the blackOPs, For $120 what can you lose? If something does go bad RMA to newegg within the 30 days. As for warranty it has 3 years and foxconn makes a lot of mother boards for Dells and HP. Foxconn might be your next new favorite brand :P

[Leeghoofd]

REX all the way mate, The Giga will cap out due to it's chipset (P45 and DDR3 is really not a good idea) and the x48 can run way tighter timings on the rams then P45...

If it's just for 24/7 use any of these boards will do, if yo want to go for the high scores it's the Asusone to go for

[punx223]

ive used the ep45, the rex and the blackops... i lloved the blackops for the options, but she is finnicky with memory, the rex is just insane,.... REX gets my vote... ep45 is very nice, but lets face it the x48 is just a better chipset for the money

[bob(nz)]

the Re is the best board out there for sure...

if you are not heavily cost limited. Rampage extreme is by FAR the best 775 ddr3 board

Definitely agree with these comments :up:

The blackops is a credible 2nd place option though (IMHO). Can certainly get mine past 600 FSB :)

[WhiteFireDragon]

for 24/7, it doesn't matter one bit. but if you look at all the validations, the RE has a much higher validation counts than the other two combined. this statistics suggests something...

[ci2kla]

Asus Rampage Extreme FTW! :cool: