mobo to oc e2160

[Cob]

The quad at 170 is a steal and IMO the only chip to get in the C2D range at that price point.

Yip. And I agree with everything you are saying in the Q6600 posts in the CPU forum.

I mentioned the Abit P35 E at £70

Again yes. But the OP was looking at the £88 IP35.

The DFI is old my todays standards and the price reflects this.
Newer mobos are out that run cooler and faster and overclock better and support more cpu's.

Just because the DFI was 120 on release does not make it the mobo to get.

You misread my post.

The newer chipset is the only real advantage that the IP35/IP35-E has over the Infinity.
Yes it may run cooler, but the P965 chipset isn't exactly hot.
Yes the IP35/IP35-E may overclock a bit better than the Infinity, but the Infinity will probably take the E2160 to its limit.
Yes the IP35-E supports more CPUs (the P965 chipset will actually support Penryn with a BIOS upgrade, tho probably won't be much use for overclocking), but the Infinity will happily take the E2160 that the OP is buying.

For someone like yourself that goes through CPUs pretty often, the Abit would be the better choice without a doubt. But for the OP there's no need or reason to spend the extra on the latest and greatest chipset when the previous one is available for less money and will do everything he needs it to.

 

[easyrider]

Yip. And I agree with everything you are saying in the Q6600 posts in the CPU forum.


Again yes. But the OP was looking at the £88 IP35.


The newer chipset is the only real advantage that the IP35/IP35-E has over the Infinity.
Yes it may run cooler, but the P965 chipset isn't exactly hot.
Yes the IP35/IP35-E may overclock a bit better than the Infinity, but the Infinity will probably take the E2160 to its limit.
Yes the IP35-E supports more CPUs (the P965 chipset will actually support Penryn with a BIOS upgrade, tho probably won't be much use for overclocking), but the Infinity will happily take the E2160 that the OP is buying.

For someone like yourself that goes through CPUs pretty often, the Abit would be the better choice without a doubt. But for the OP there's no need or reason to spend the extra on the latest and greatest chipset when the previous one is available for less money and will do everything he needs it to.

THe OP was looking at the Abit P35 E after I mentioned it.
NOt the 88 quid version

OP "So p35 is the way to go? thanks for the info, the Abit one is within my price range!"

His price range is around 70 so the ABIT fits the Bill.

Its 12 quid more than the DFI and is worth it for all the reasons I mention and all the reasons you agree with.

 

[Cob]

THe OP was looking at the Abit P35 E after I mentioned it.
NOt the 88 quid version

OP "So p35 is the way to go? thanks for the info, the Abit one is within my price range!"

Yip at #7 he certainly did. But at #12 he was deciding between the IP35 and the Infinity. The higher the post number the more recent the post

His price range is around 70 so the ABIT fits the Bill.

Its 12 quid more than the DFI and is worth it for all the reasons I mention and all the reasons you agree with.

I actually countered your reasons with my own reasons of why I feel the P965 is as good a choice for the OP.

Selective reading at its worse, old chap.

 

[easyrider]

Yip at #7 he certainly did. But at #12 he was deciding between the IP35 and the Infinity. The higher the post number the more recent the post


I actually countered your reasons with my own reasons of why I feel the P965 is as good a choice for the OP.

Selective reading at its worse, old chap.

So you want him to buy the DFI for what reasons exactly.

Tell me why he shouldn't spend the 12 quid extra on the P35 E?

PLease dont give the reason thats the DFI does everything he needs.

This is a cop out.

I want a valid reason why he shouldn't get the cooler better overclocking more supported cpu mobo in the p35 for the cost pf 12 quid.

 

[easyrider]

is the p35 worth the extra? There is the cheaper abit -e one which seems to lack a few features and the heatpipe layout which is inbetween, would that be worth getting? !

yes.

The p35 runs a lot cooler than 965 chipsets.

The heatpipe is no biggy and the Abit P35 E is a great clocker that cost just 12 quid more than the DFI.

Its a better mobo period.

 

[Shimmy]

I think you need to ask the OP what features he wants, when he is likely to upgrade again etc...

Instead of bickering.

Dunno about anyone else, but easyrider has been getting on my **** recently how he's been treating people. Yes easyrider knows lots, has experience which is all well and good. But the manner which he expresses it is oppressive and condescending, I think he needs to take some time chill.

My advice to you Cob is to try not to lower yourself to his level, although is difficult if you feel differently to what he says.

Back OT, I think the OP needs to clearly state what he wants and needs.

 

[easyrider]

Back OT, I think the OP needs to clearly state what he wants and needs.

As the title states!
Looking for a motherboard (at a reasonable price) that will be able to push a 2160!

Thanks in advance

The ABIT P35 E will push a 2160.

Plus every C2D in the range including penryn.

It is a better mobo than the DFI and supports all the C2D's in range.Will overclock them further and run cooler.

Sorry if these facts seem to offend you.

I will not suggest inferior products to people who ask for advice.

 

[Shimmy]

Reread my post, I'm not suggesting one bit that one motherboard is better than the other, nor am I saying you shouldn't recommend one over the other.

What I was and am saying to you, is still in my original post:

Dunno about anyone else, but easyrider has been getting on my **** recently how he's been treating people. Yes easyrider knows lots, has experience which is all well and good. But the manner which he expresses it is oppressive and condescending, I think he needs to take some time chill.

EDIT: I'm not going to go any further about this (as I cba arguing), it was just something I had to get off my chest. I felt like you were almost 'bullying' people to follow your opinion.

 

[easyrider]

EDIT: I'm not going to go any further about this (as I cba arguing), it was just something I had to get off my chest. I felt like you were almost 'bullying' people to follow your opinion.

Not really.

The facts speak for themselves.

I have used many C2D mobo's and C2D chips.

I had one of the first DFI Infinity on release.I had it a week.

People upgraded from 965 to P35 for a reason...not for the fun of it.

All I can do is offer this experience.Wether people choose to take heed is their perogative.

 

[dovey]

Thanks for the recommendations (sorry for causing a bit of an argument there)
I think I'll go for the IP35-E, it seems like the bigger brother to the 965P and like some have mentioned if i do get the opportunity to upgrade I can without too much of a worry. Thanks again as i was pretty behind with 775 boards, will be my first intel since my celeron 333 many years ago.

 

[easyrider]

I think I'll go for the IP35-E, it seems like the bigger brother to the 965P and like some have mentioned if i do get the opportunity to upgrade I can without too much of a worry.

Wise choice.

After all you may want to upgrade your 2160 at some point.The P35 gives you a solid platform for future upgrades.