uATX board for overclocking.

[t_aitch]

Im going to be downsizing my wc'd rig to something less obtrusive and loud.

So im looking change the case and motherboard, but keep the same cpu and memory.

Im currently running a DFI Ultra-D with my 4400+ X2 running at around 2.6ghz. I would really like to acheive this when i downsize to a uATX board, but im not sure what to go for.

Before i had the DFI i had an asus A8n, which was very capable of overclockiing, but obviously the DFI offered more features, and is more stable.

If someone could recommend me a uATX Skt939 board which would suit my needs that would be spot on.

Thanks guys!

 

[Tute]

DFI make one of the best 939 mATX boards, the RS482. It's got a really nice mix of overclocking options - you should be able, with good cooling, to reach that kind of clock easily.

Otherwise there's a Biostar board based on the nVidia 6100 chipset that also rivals the DFI as an awesome clocker.

Either way, you're going to have to dig deep to find these boards, doubt you'll find them new now so it's going to be on the 'bay or in MM.

 

[t_aitch]

Thanks for the advice.

Ive been looking at the price of DDR2 memory, and they seem to have dropped to a lower price than that of my DDR memory (GSkill).

This is making a move to AM2/Core2Duo look much more attractive.

In terms of overclockability/performance. Which is the better to go for? AM2 or Core2Duo?

Ive heard of the massive overclocks people have received with the new intel cpus, and i know its a big question. But which one is right for me?

 

[BUFF]

mobo & RAM costs will be similar so just difference in the CPU cost.
An AMD64 x2 3800+ is~£70 whereas an E4300 or E6300 is ~£115.
The Intels are the better CPUs though esp. for overclocking - except that there aren't any great ocing mATX C2D mobos yet ...