What to buy tonight???

clarity · 1 Aug 2006 at 19:09

Hi guys and gals I need to get a new mobo tonight having my other computer not work is driveing me mad, but what to buy, ive narrowed it down to a:
P5WD2
Maybe even buy a used or fixed under warranty job?
Or
A Gigabyte DS3
If the DS3, is it worth spending extra and getting the DS4??

Any help seriouly appreciated

Graeme43 · 1 Aug 2006 at 19:13

If I were you I would remove those links quick :eek:

I hear the D3 and 4 have memory compatibility isseus with some ram

Phunky Phish · 1 Aug 2006 at 19:15

I would remove the links before they remove you!!

Not a good idea to mention compitition mate!!

Graeme43 · 1 Aug 2006 at 19:17

westma said:
I would remove the links before they remove you!!

lol nice way to put it

I would get DS4 if you have ram that has been said to work in it. My RAM wont even though its 800mhz and the board says it can take that speed. something to do with it running at incorrect timings that it cant manage :rolleyes:

clarity · 1 Aug 2006 at 19:21

Graeme43 said:
If I were you I would remove those links quick

I hear the D3 and 4 have memory compatibility isseus with some ram

Whoops links removed

Cyber-Mav · 2 Aug 2006 at 01:43

best to get the most stable board out the two and one that has most features, not sure on overclocking but both may be around the same mark.

clarity · 2 Aug 2006 at 10:46

Cheers for the replies guys where can I check my RAM is compatible with the DS4?

WesleyBurns · 2 Aug 2006 at 11:47

clarity said:
Cheers for the replies guys where can I check my RAM is compatible with the DS4?

There is a bit of s*** storm at the moment with what RAM does work with the new DQ6, DS4 and DS3 mobo's.

Im sure it will be sorted soon with a BIOS update, but i found that some PNY PC4300 - 533Mhz ram works well on my DS4 and getting some great performance as its synchronous with the conroe processor(get one, they are fantastic!).

I would opt for the DS4, best between the DQ6 and DS3.