[RAFFY]

I just got a 10% off coupon from newegg good for any motherboard. I was looking at maybe getting a good 775socket to screw around with and overclock. Any suggestions, the board needs to be from newegg and 775 socket

 

[jach11]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131232

 

[r31ncarnat3d]

My vote would be for this motherboard.

 

[neobloodline]

You can get the EVGA 750i SLI FTW for $50 in their B-stock deals. I just got one and it's fantastic.

• NVIDIA SLI certified
• Intel socket 775
• 45nm CPU ready (Yorkfield & Wolfdale)
• 6 Phase power design
• PCI Express 2.0 support
• 4 Right-angled SATA-2 ports with support for RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD
• On-board buttons for CMOS/Power/Reset
• HD Audio - 7.1 Channel

 

[RAFFY]

Quote:

Originally Posted by neobloodline You can get the EVGA 750i SLI FTW for $50 in their B-stock deals. I just got one and it's fantastic. NVIDIA SLI certified Intel socket 775 45nm CPU ready (Yorkfield & Wolfdale) 6 Phase power design PCI Express 2.0 support 4 Right-angled SATA-2 ports with support for RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD On-board buttons for CMOS/Power/Reset HD Audio - 7.1 Channel

Wow I'm a tard I'm a hard core b stock fan and totally forgot about it some how

 

[homestyle]

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Originally Posted by r31ncarnat3d My vote would be for this motherboard.

2 years later and that board is still going for that much.

I see it has usb 3, but that doesn't warrant the high price.

 

[r31ncarnat3d]

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Originally Posted by homestyle 2 years later and that board is still going for that much. I see it has usb 3, but that doesn't warrant the high price.

I think it's the DDR3 support as well. If I remember right, the EP45T-UD3P retails at a higher price than the EP45-UD3P, which would place this board at around the right retail price (albiet one I don't agree with either)

 

[homestyle]

Even worse. If you have ddr3 anyway, might as well get the 1156 socket.

 

[r31ncarnat3d]

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Originally Posted by homestyle Even worse. If you have ddr3 anyway, might as well get the 1156 socket.

They're incompatible. DDR3 for S775 uses higher voltages than DDR3 for S1156/S1366/AM3. S775 DDR3 wouldn't function for those chipsets, and S1156etc. DDR3 would fry in S775 boards.

Besides, it's more than simply getting S1156. Changing sockets also means changing CPUs, which some people don't have the money for.

 

[Chopxsticks]

What is B stock and were does one locate it? I need to buy a 775 board for my friends QX6850

 

[Cacophony]

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Originally Posted by Chopxsticks What is B stock and were does one locate it? I need to buy a 775 board for my friends QX6850

refurbished mobo's......go to evga website and look at their bstock page.

 

[Chopxsticks]

i dont know Intel chip sets, whats a good one to look for? I will be using an ATI gpu if that matters

 

[homestyle]

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Originally Posted by r31ncarnat3d They're incompatible. DDR3 for S775 uses higher voltages than DDR3 for S1156/S1366/AM3. S775 DDR3 wouldn't function for those chipsets, and S1156etc. DDR3 would fry in S775 boards. Besides, it's more than simply getting S1156. Changing sockets also means changing CPUs, which some people don't have the money for.

its the same ddr3, just different manufacturer voltage specs. when they first came out they were spec'd to run at 1.8+ volts and then it was determined that Intel stated 1.65 volt on memory was standard, so memory manufacturers took the same 1600 1.8 volt and sold it as 1333 1.65 volt ram. Not exactly, but you get the general idea.

the bottom line I was getting at was the person looking at this 775 board would already have ddr2 ram (like the OP) or would be getting a whole new setup...

if they had to get ram and a new board, then it would be total waste to go 775. but that is another topic.

 

[Jet Blast]

I recommend the Gigabyte P45-UD3P. I had an E7200 paired with that mobo and overclocking was cake. Not sure if the egg carries it anymore, but if so I would keep that in mind.

 

[ghost2501]

I just got NEW unopened P5E64 WS EVOLUTION on ebay for 99$ I am so so happy~!

 

[kremtok]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chopxsticks i dont know Intel chip sets, whats a good one to look for? I will be using an ATI gpu if that matters

P45 chipset is the way to go for long-term overclocking stability. I've had bad personal experiences with the 680i/750i (same thing) chipset, but for $50 it's kind of hard to pass up. In the end it depends on how much you want to spend and how long you plan on running the system.

 

[PCCstudent]

I don't think anything is going to replace the EP45-UD3P in popularity, trouble is, it is not available from Newegg anymore. I bought mine from Newegg less than a year ago for like 125.00 then 20.00 manufactures rebate. Now they go for 150.00+ new and there is always a spirited bidding war on ebay for used. I would not sell mine for less than 150.00 (perhaps no one would pay that either but once you get used to a board and espically the BIOS you don't want to change). Also all the colors used on the board look pretty cool.

 

[djsi38t]

I happen to own one of the best overclocking p45 775 motherboards made for sale.Pm me if you're interested.

 

[Kand]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&Tpk=p5q%20pro

Out of stock.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-433-_-Product

DDR3. Nice price though.

Edit: Looking at your PC. E2140! Might as well get a P55 setup now.

 

[kremtok]

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Originally Posted by PCCstudent I don't think anything is going to replace the EP45-UD3P in popularity, trouble is, it is not available from Newegg anymore.

You're right there, but the UD3L is available. Same board but only 1 PCI-e X16.