C2D CPU + Mobo

InvaderGIR · 28 Jun 2007 at 21:15

Hi all

I'm tempted to get a E6320 and a S775 mobo to change for this AM2 bits, my problem is...what mobo.

I need atleast 2x PCI, 1x PCI-E, 2x DDR2 RAM slots, 6x SATA, 1x FireWire, 1x IDE.

I'm looking at probably spending something like £60-£80 on the mobo, but as little as possible ideall, as the C2D chip already costs a fair amount (compared to what I'll get for the AM2 mobo + CPU).

I may be clocking the CPU, so it would be good to have a mobo that is capable of it, just in case I do want to.

So, spec me a mobo guys.

InvG

Columbo · 28 Jun 2007 at 21:17

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-061-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=565

Job Done apparently.

InvaderGIR · 28 Jun 2007 at 21:21

Aye, I spotted that, but wasn't sure if it was a good'un or not. I'm used to Asus being like the best mobos you can buy, so am kinda sceptical about Gigabyte.

InvG

Columbo · 28 Jun 2007 at 21:33

Don't be. I've got to admit I was always a DFI man, and Ive had my problems with this Gigabyte and up until a couple of days ago was slagging it off like hell.

I must have had some kind of bum Windows install because I wiped my system on Monday and since then I've not had one problem.

If you get this mobo, get some very good RAM, like the Ballistix. Got my e6320 at 3.2ghz (stock volts) as my RAM is holding it back I believe.

InvaderGIR · 28 Jun 2007 at 21:57

I'm currently running some Corsair XMS2 6400 stuff, rated at 4-4-4-12.

InvG

Will_3rd · 28 Jun 2007 at 22:03

Mobo of choice at the moment is either the P35 DS3P/DS3R

Columbo · 28 Jun 2007 at 22:04

InvaderGIR said:
I'm currently running some Corsair XMS2 6400 stuff, rated at 4-4-4-12.

InvG

Exactly what I've got.

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Had to slacken the timings to 5-5-5-15 (2T)

Columbo · 28 Jun 2007 at 22:05

Will_3rd said:
Mobo of choice at the moment is either the P35 DS3P/DS3R

Not in the stated budget though.

InvaderGIR · 28 Jun 2007 at 22:18

ManCuBuS said:
Exactly what I've got. .

Had to slacken the timings to 5-5-5-15 (2T)

Currently runs at 5-5-5-18 though due to the Asus board.

I doubt I would do another upgrade for quite a while, and knowing me, if I did then I'd buy a whole new mobo and CPU, so there is no need for me to get the P35 board, which supports the new C2D.

That is correct isn't it...P35 is the new chipset for the new C2Ds?

InvG

InvaderGIR · 30 Jun 2007 at 11:32

Ok, so I'm in the position to get this mobo and this cpu for £173 brand new and deliverd.

Is this a good price for these two, or should I wait will the price drops really hit and would I be able to get them for a substantial amount less on/after the 22nd?

InvG