Intel or 3rd party board?

Chai · 30th Nov 2004, 08:33 PM

Please explain why did you go for Intel board.

Reliability?

Bestia(ry) · 30th Nov 2004, 08:41 PM

Well, everyone got different opinions about Intel-boards.
One says they're standard crap, another one stated they've got nothing special. Mine is, an literature shows it too, that this one is still the most stable and fastest (stock, not oc'ed) i875 478-MoBo out there in the market.

Chai · 30th Nov 2004, 10:46 PM

Oh, I don't deny their stable, fast and reliable! Intel boards are far more stable than any other same chipset motherboard tested!

But because of zero overclocking ability, I wouldn't get it. Please note I didn't say it's a crap board. It really depends on usage.

Maximus_Detritus · 30th Nov 2004, 10:56 PM

I dont think Bestia wants to OC it. He did say 'stock speeds'.

That sig would have to change too, though. Hehehe.

ZuePhok · 30th Nov 2004, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Oh, I don't deny their stable, fast and reliable! Intel boards are far more stable than any other same chipset motherboard tested!

But because of zero overclocking ability, I wouldn't get it. Please note I didn't say it's a crap board. It really depends on usage.

intel board now support overclocking adi.
started with the 875 board.

Chai · 1st Dec 2004, 12:21 AM

I couldn't overclock with i925X...

Bestia(ry) · 1st Dec 2004, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

Oh, I don't deny their stable, fast and reliable! Intel boards are far more stable than any other same chipset motherboard tested!

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Please note I didn't say it's a crap board.

I didn't say you did say.

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Originally Posted by Maximus_Detritus

I dont think Bestia wants to OC it. He did say 'stock speeds'.

True.
As I said, fast enough at stock-speeds, no need to oc' it.

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That sig would have to change too, though. Hehehe.

It's done.

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Originally Posted by goldfries

intel board now support overclocking adi.
started with the 875 board.

There're only functions for oc'ing the RAM. But I don't mind, I don't need oc-functions on that board 'cause of it's usage.

Chai · 1st Dec 2004, 09:18 AM

In my recent i925X test, ASUS was faster than Intel...

Maximus_Detritus · 1st Dec 2004, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chai

In my recent i925X test, ASUS was faster than Intel...

Hehe, is this a dissertation on the i875 chipset or the i925?

I was under the impression Bestia got a s-478, not LGA775 board, Chai

As it is, I would prefer a third-party board, because of the (usually) increased feature set, and also because of the greater overclocking potential. Not saying that they are slouches at stock speeds, but maxing out hardware is a nice thing to do

I'm willing to sacrifice a little bit of reliability for that sake, but not too much. My DFI board is remarkably stable in overclocked conditions.

DFI are good, I'd take them any day. Just wondering when they will come up with an AMD s939 board

That would be something.

ZuePhok · 1st Dec 2004, 10:10 AM

are u sure 925x dun hvae the burn in option?
I can't remember the 925x desktop board but 875pbz desktop board definately has the BURN IN option in the BIOS.

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1st Dec 2004, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,810 Reputation: 3294 Rep Power: 48	are u sure 925x dun hvae the burn in option? I can't remember the 925x desktop board but 875pbz desktop board definately has the BURN IN option in the BIOS. __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.