Best p4 motherboard? [Archive] - XtremeSystems Forums

The Runner

11-17-2003, 06:14 AM

hey, got like 120ish to spend on a p4 board. Whats the best one in that price range?

I want one with some nice vdimm voltage and also some stability.

Thanks ppl.

Soulburner

11-17-2003, 07:22 AM

For that price range and good vdimm options, check out the Epox boards.

faruquehabib

11-17-2003, 07:56 AM

abit IS7

NyCUndaGrounD

11-17-2003, 08:31 AM

Asus P4c800-e

Soulburner

11-17-2003, 08:36 AM

He said he wanted high vdimm.....both of those boards guys have only 2.85 and 2.9. The Epox has 3.3v.

The Runner

11-17-2003, 09:03 AM

how well does the EPoX boards O/C?

which board offers the best stability etc...

and which specific epox board do you recommend?

Thanks :)

charlie

11-17-2003, 10:14 AM

Refurbished P4C800 from Newegg, less than $100...EASY Vdimm mod!!

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sexsymbol

11-17-2003, 02:45 PM

Without money being an issue which one will be the winner?? Best performance, overclock and stable. I thought Abit was the best one but people experiences with IC7 Max 3 don´t seem to be that good. The asus seems to be the best one in overall.

Soulburner

11-17-2003, 03:18 PM

If you want a trouble free overclocking beast go with the P4C800E. It will cost you a good $50 more than the Epox. The Epox looks like a really good board and I have heard some good things about it not to mention the price, but for some reason I don't see everyone running one.

Vatt

11-17-2003, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by Soulburner
If you want a trouble free overclocking beast go with the P4C800E.

Well, I guess that's your personal opinion, mine is exactly the opposite.

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22561

Nothing but troubles with a P4C800-E. Even the CMOS clear jumper doesn't work like it should.

Evil_Spork

11-17-2003, 03:35 PM

i hear the p4c800 has horrible vcore flux and makes it very hard to get a stable OC.

Soulburner

11-17-2003, 03:40 PM

Okay let me re-state that. If you want the least troublesome and most consistent Canterwood board, get the P4C800E.

Iridium192_217

11-17-2003, 05:26 PM

p4c800-e deluxe is the best in my book:)

[SLC]Tachyon

11-17-2003, 07:13 PM

IC7, highest mem bandwith last time I checked...

Soulburner

11-17-2003, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by [SLC]Tachyon
IC7, highest mem bandwith last time I checked...
Find a guy here that goes by the name luihed and look in his sig....I think he'll argue that statement :D.

Blue078

11-17-2003, 08:13 PM

Asus P4C800 Deluxe =#1 $189
Asus P4P800 Deluxe =#2 $129

Both overclock good with out vdimm mod
Both go even higher with tighter timings WITH vdimm mod

{vdimm mod takes 15 max to install }

Guess you caint tell I like the Asus boards this time around :)

luihed

11-17-2003, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by Soulburner
Find a guy here that goes by the name luihed and look in his sig....I think he'll argue that statement :D.

Maybe the IC7 has a higher bandwidth but I aint complaining with mine......:D

climbski

11-17-2003, 09:18 PM

Since I prefer mem voltages in the 3.5V+ range for benching the board of choice is certainly the ASUS P4C800-E

benonmsn

11-19-2003, 10:09 AM

i have a p4c 800-e dlx, ic7-max 3 and a epox 4pca3+

they all suck, but the asus sucks the least. the asus lets me FSB to 280ish wehre the rest wont, and its the most stable. if u get the p4c800-e dlx, u will be happy

JoeBar

11-20-2003, 04:41 PM

There are many good 875 boards out there but i think that P4C800 is the least problematic, with good performance and oc'ing abilities.