Socket 775 SATA3 motherboards?

Guest2 · 27 Mar 2012 at 22:24

I have a Gigabyte EP45-DS3P motherboard with 4x1gb OCZ memory and a Q6600

I think there is an issue with my motherboard as my computer doesnt start when I leave it powered off for a while. It does eventually power on after looping for a few minutes. Progessor, CPU, RAM, Graphics card and PSU all pass tests

I also have a Crucial M4 128gb hard drive. Are there any older socket 775 motherboards that support SATA3?

pastymuncher · 28 Mar 2012 at 14:01

No 775 boards support Sata 3. Gigabyte and Asus did some DDR3 boards with USB3 but there are no sata 3 boards. If you want sata 3 then you need a pci-e add on card or it's upgrade time.

Guest2 · 28 Mar 2012 at 14:16

thanks. Dont think ill bother upgrading, ill try and find a second hand 775 motherboard for about £30 or £40

What are the best 775 boards - Asus p5q, Abit IP35 and EP45? Are there some other good ones

pastymuncher · 28 Mar 2012 at 14:34

The P5Q Pro/Pro Turbo/Deluxe are argueably the best boards but the Gigabyte EP45's are worth looking at as well, especially the Extreme. Would'nt touch a Abit now. Boards are getting on a bit now and no support either.

El Jimben · 29 Mar 2012 at 21:09

pastymuncher said:
The P5Q Pro/Pro Turbo/Deluxe are argueably the best boards but the Gigabyte EP45's are worth looking at as well, especially the Extreme. Would'nt touch a Abit now. Boards are getting on a bit now and no support either.

The P5Q-E is pretty good too

Diggsy · 30 Mar 2012 at 20:45

pastymuncher said:
The P5Q Pro/Pro Turbo/Deluxe are argueably the best boards but the Gigabyte EP45's are worth looking at as well, especially the Extreme. Would'nt touch a Abit now. Boards are getting on a bit now and no support either.

In fairness if you're buying second hand there's not much in the way of support for any manufacturer. I certainly wouldn't pass up a decent Abit IP35Pro / XE if you get the chance to nab one. Still a very capable board.