Imsati
September 28th, 2007, 10:44 PM
Was going to get a new MoBo earlier in the week, but things came up and now I'm looking to order one tomorrow. Was between a $90 Abit and a $60 ECS, and everyone said go for the Abit.
I did a bit more research and found an Intel that was almost identical but $5 less.
Intel:
http://www.intel.com/products/mother...5Gtp/index.htm
Abit:
http://www.uabit.com/index.php?optio...ge=1&model=330
I don't need it for ultra-hardcore graphics or super fast gaming, just need it for basic stuff while still maintaining speed and future upgradability (sweet--I made a new word!). MoBo I have now isn't too great and is going to be returned. Just need to install the new one first. I don't need the absolute best, just something much better than what I have now. I plan on keeping my CPU for quite a while (I have had zero problems so far with the D-series). Honestly, my only requirements are DDR2, SATA2 capable, and a full-speed PCI-E x16 slot. I'm not concerned with SLI or 1333 FSB or any of that.
Whatever I get, it will be installed with: Pentium D 940, 1 Gig DDR2, e-GeForce 7100GS, and 2 SATA 2's.
Suggestions on which of those is better? Thanks a bunch! I guess I don't need to order it right away due to no weekend shipping, but I would like to cross it off my to-do list rather soon.
I did a bit more research and found an Intel that was almost identical but $5 less.
Intel:
http://www.intel.com/products/mother...5Gtp/index.htm
Abit:
http://www.uabit.com/index.php?optio...ge=1&model=330
I don't need it for ultra-hardcore graphics or super fast gaming, just need it for basic stuff while still maintaining speed and future upgradability (sweet--I made a new word!). MoBo I have now isn't too great and is going to be returned. Just need to install the new one first. I don't need the absolute best, just something much better than what I have now. I plan on keeping my CPU for quite a while (I have had zero problems so far with the D-series). Honestly, my only requirements are DDR2, SATA2 capable, and a full-speed PCI-E x16 slot. I'm not concerned with SLI or 1333 FSB or any of that.
Whatever I get, it will be installed with: Pentium D 940, 1 Gig DDR2, e-GeForce 7100GS, and 2 SATA 2's.
Suggestions on which of those is better? Thanks a bunch! I guess I don't need to order it right away due to no weekend shipping, but I would like to cross it off my to-do list rather soon.