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alant2
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posted: May. 10, 2008 @ 7:27p

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I already have an ADM computer was thinking of going Intel this time due to all the easy overclocking and speed and large Cache cpus.

I already have an empty atx case, +80% atx psu (after mobo will need vid card psu and memory)

Would prefer a full board but if only can get micro due to budget that is ok too.

Also prefer to keep away from ECS as i read they are bad quality although most deals I see are for low price ecs boards.

i know I can't afford it nor should I spend the money but just feel driven to do it.

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alant2
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posted: May. 10, 2008 @ 10:13p

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what about this board, not less than $50
newegg

alant2
Member

posted: May. 11, 2008 @ 9:29a

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real cheap board here

newegg

Model
Brand BIOSTAR
Model K8M800 Micro AM2
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type AM2
CPU Type Athlon 64 / Sempron
FSB 800MHz Hyper Transport (1600MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge VIA K8M800
South Bridge VT8237R+
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 2×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 667
Maximum Memory Supported 2GB
Dual Channel Supported Yes
Expansion Slots
AGP Slots 1 x AGP 4X / 8X
PCI Express x16 None
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 2 x ATA100 4 Dev. Max
SATA 1.5 Gb/s 2
SATA RAID 0/1
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP
Onboard Audio
Audio Channels 6 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Realtek 8201CL PHY
Max LAN Speed 10/100Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
LPT 1
Video Ports D-Sub
USB 4 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports 3 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support 4 ports
Physical Spec
Form Factor Micro ATX
Dimensions 7.8" x 9.6"
Features
Power Pin 20 Pin

Casper42
CompuGuru

posted: May. 12, 2008 @ 2:21p

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So let me get this straight, you want an ATX Motherboard for Overclocking an Intel Core2 but you dont want to pay more than $50 for it. Good luck.

Biostar might as well be ECS IMHO.

P965 is an old chipset. Was replaced by the P35 and soon the P45
I would stick with a P35 or X38 on the Intel side or nForce 780i/750i on the nVidia side if you want an OC Friendly board.

Then your latest post is an AMD Board even though you asked for Intel.

UAIron
Senior Member

posted: May. 12, 2008 @ 4:24p

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P35 overclocking capabilities and performance is pretty on par with the P965 chipset.

Besides, he wants an AMD chipset anyway.

Casper42
CompuGuru

posted: May. 12, 2008 @ 4:45p

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UAIron said:Besides, he wants an AMD chipset anyway.

alant2 said:I already have an ADM computer was thinking of going Intel this time due to all the easy overclocking and speed and large Cache cpus.

Really?
I dont think AMD Makes Chipsets for Intel Processors

UAIron
Senior Member

posted: May. 12, 2008 @ 6:12p

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Casper42 said:UAIron said:Besides, he wants an AMD chipset anyway.

alant2 said:I already have an ADM computer was thinking of going Intel this time due to all the easy overclocking and speed and large Cache cpus.

Really?
I dont think AMD Makes Chipsets for Intel Processors

My bad, I misread what he wrote.

The original poster is better off spending about 75 bucks and at least getting this board:
http://www.Newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128084

Get an E21XX series dual core processor.

Video card: 8800GS or 9600GT

Memory: Crucial memory thats cheap AR