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Need opinion on good P4 mobo
Name: justin673 Date: July 15, 2004 at 17:47:59 Pacific OS: Windows XP Pro CPU/Ram: XP2500 / 512mb PC3200
Comment:
I'm building a new computer for a friend of mine and I have only built AMD rigs in the past, but he needs an Intel rig. The computer will only be used for video encoding/editing, animation programs, and multimedia apps. What is the best motherboard/chipset for P4 2.4C 800mhz FSB?
Name: Waqs Date: July 15, 2004 at 17:56:14 Pacific
Reply:
I'd go with the GIGABYTE "GA-8IK1100" i875P Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 at http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=13-128-183&DEPA=0
Really cheap and gr8... even tho AMD fo life~
Asus K8V Deluxe SE AMD 64 2800+ 512MB PC3200 XFX FX 5700LE CASE: Enermax
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Response Number 2
Name: UpAndComing Date: July 17, 2004 at 01:22:37 Pacific
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that's the mobo i'm usin, and i've been fairly pleased with it. 6 dual-channel DDR slots (most others i've seen only have 4), dual bios, and the documentation that came with it was excellent and easy to follow.
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Response Number 3
Name: grom_101 Date: July 18, 2004 at 16:32:26 Pacific
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why p4????????? I think amd athlon xp 3200+ barton is much better for anything? Why again? i would recomend gigabyte motherboards they give u good software and they r good. i have gigabyte 7n400pro 2
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