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Hoser
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Thu Apr 04, 2002 2:43 pm

Ok fellow Gerbils, I want to build a new system. I know that I will be getting an Athlon 1.6 and will not be o/cing it. I will also be using DDR ram, so my question is this: Without getting too technical (I'm somewhat illiterate to very deep technical terms) what motherboard would offer me the best performance and stability. I was thinking of ASUS (that is what I have now), but i have read in here that many people are having trouble with them. Money is somewhat of an issue, but I can wait for a while to save up if necessary.
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Thu Apr 04, 2002 2:52 pm

Soltek SL-75 DRV version 2,4 or 5, later versions are slightly improved but also have a higher price.

I got my DRV2 for a very good price. It´s high performance and high stability. Just a pity windows don´t have the same standards.

Today any system seems more limited in how well you manage to install and maintain windows rather than most hardware.
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Fri Apr 05, 2002 2:18 pm

I would get a board based on the Sis 735 chipset. Specifically, get a Leadtek 7350KDA. It should run you about $100.
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Fri Apr 05, 2002 2:27 pm

If you're really worried about stability, and are sure you won't oc your proc, consider a Tyan board, I hear they're up there in terms of stability hence AMD chose them as the first people to build SMP Socket A motherboards...

Some of their boards are a bit featureless though,
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Fri Apr 05, 2002 2:42 pm

Asus is good, but if you're in a crunch for money, you'll probably want to look elsewhere, since Asus boards are usually among the most expensive. Epox boards are usually pretty cheap, and good.
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Sun Apr 07, 2002 12:45 am

I've had very good luck with the Gigabyte line of M/B. They've been really stable and trouble free. A little shy on O/C possibilities but they are fairly cheap.
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Sun Apr 07, 2002 9:24 am

Soltek SL-75DRV4, without a doubt.
Ultra stable & cheap.
http://www.soltek.com.tw/English/product/75drv4.htm
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