Mobo for AM2

[dz_jad]

I've studied a bit, and I'm thinking about running with the Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe. Any comments on this? I decided to drop the MSI k9n from the running, and it seems that the m2n is the only left. I've read about the Foxconn and a couple others...how do they work in comparison?

I'm looking to drop an 64 3500+ into it for now, and Corsair PC2-6400 DDR2-800 2 GB for the RAM. I want to be able to upgrade in a few months when the dual-core prices drop.

ok, found a question...is there a difference between the m2n32 and m2n-sli?...better question, what is the difference? I've seen that it is a different board...but what is the difference?
Suggestions?

[Corsair]

I think the m2n-sli has sli support

I have a sAM2 3500, and I was going to buy the K9N Plat, but I've switched to the Abit K9N SLi.

[onethreehill]

M2N-SLI Deluxe - 2 x PCI Express x16 slot at x16, x8 speed
Support NVIDIA®SLI™ technology (both at x8 mode)

chipset - NVIDIA nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP

M2N32-SLI Deluxe - 2 x PCI Express x16 slot with NVIDIA® SLI™ support, at full x16, x16 speed

chipset - NVIDIA nForce® 590 SLI™ MCP

[akijikan]

If you get the 590 chipset board...get some EPP ram

[dz_jad]

I dont know the differences much between ram, thats another thing I need to study some more....

[afireinside]

If you get the 590 chipset board...get some EPP ram

Why's that? What's EPP do?

The foxconn board is nice. I haven't tried the ASUS yet but the foxconn will not disappoint.

[melocot]

EPP is an improvement of SPD created by nVidia, it includes more data like the voltage, more timmings, frequency... and when you combine it with a BIOS that can interpretate them you can choose between the different profiles stored, there are two versions, 2 full-profiles or 4 abbreviated profiles.

So is an memory overclock, maybe the profiles are for example one for max FSB another for tight timmings, etc...

You can find more information here or in google .

For me it's not a must.

[vapb400]

Yeah EPP seems like a total gimmick if you have even slightly comprehended the BIOS of any enthusiast board.

[Lestat]

screw asus all your going to do is spend a crap load just so you can go spend more cuz it has to be modded to compensate for vcore/vdimm/chipset voltage droop.
mostly vcore, which will make or break an overclock.

id be interested to see what foxconn has up their sleeve.

personally id wait., let DFI get their hardware on the market since it seems like they are the only ones who are taking their time and making a killer mothebroard.

[afireinside]

EPP sounds like something for people who don't know how to overclock and have lots of money

[Cooper]

EPP sounds like something for people who don't know how to overclock and have lots of money

just like 590SLI chipset.
That pci-e OCing been done for great ORB results since this slot been introduced to market.

Foxconn seems to be the best atm

[Vincentvega18]

epp is a good idea, it means not only will memory be set at rated speeds as already happens with ddr2, but also the cpu speed is optimised to this. Crazy thing is nvidia calling it sli memory........what next, sli screens and keyboards?

[nn_step]

Foxconn if you can't...
And I am suggesting MSI right now.. ASUS isn't exactly looking good to me right now.. Damn you M2N-E....

[perkam]

Abit KN9 SLI or Foxconn for high end.

All other choices get pwnz0red.

Perkam

[ScottFern]

I really hope these new AM2 mobos aren't priced like the conroe boards are. $280 for a mobo are you kidding?

[Amiteriver]

The abit Kn9 sli seems pretty good so far
on h20

[K404]

Any release dates for the Epox Optimus?

What about the Epox boards in general? Still using NF4 from the released boards i`ve seen...but damn what a price!

Would NF4 chipset make any difference to R-HT if it exists, or is it just the CPU that matters for that?

[naelq]

personally i would go the ABIT KN9 SLI, how pitty they don't seem to be reviewed like once!
but again, the ASUS isn't a bad choice, though it's not anything special!

BTW, the DFI should be released next week or two, at least according to our distributor

[dz_jad]

Any release dates for the Epox Optimus?

What about the Epox boards in general?

EP-MF570 SLI : http://www.epox.com.tw/eng/news_content.php?serno=53
"The Tremendous Optimus Motherboard, EP-MD580 XR" http://www.epox.com.tw/eng/news_content.php?serno=55
says it came out June 21st, but I cant find it on Froogle....