P965 vs. 945G

Gasjatt · 4th Dec 2006, 09:01 PM

What's the difference between a 945G based mobo and a P965 based mobo?
I'm planning to build a system with the following spec:

- Core2Duo E6400
- Radeon x1950pro
- 512MB DDR2 667 (x2)
- Sata2 160MB HDD
- SB Audigy Value

Which chipset should I get? P965 or 945G?
I'm using it for gaming, not using CrossFire.

zy · 4th Dec 2006, 09:45 PM

P965 is newer and supports DDR2 800

Chai · 4th Dec 2006, 11:25 PM

P965 is a great overclocking chipset, cheaper than the high end 975X.

Blazer · 6th Dec 2006, 09:41 AM

The P965 chipset was made with the core2 duo processor in mind, while the 945g is a p4 compatable chipset that has been ported to support C2D processors.

werty316 · 6th Dec 2006, 09:57 AM

Definitey go for a motherboard that has the P965 chipset.

Chai · 6th Dec 2006, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer

The P965 chipset was made with the core2 duo processor in mind, while the 945g is a p4 compatable chipset that has been ported to support C2D processors.

But 975X was designed for P4 as well, but it's still hailed as the overclocking king.

zachig · 6th Dec 2006, 02:14 PM

I say go for the 965, as it is newer and much better for overclocking...and if you can afford it...buy a new 975 Ver. 2 Motherboard, as it supports Core 2 Duo CPUs already...

Anyway, that's just my 2 cents advice, GOOD LUCK!!!

ZuePhok · 6th Dec 2006, 04:40 PM

whats your budget? 945 is still a good chipset. the MSI 945P neo3 is a very, very solid board if you are on a tight budget
965 supports ddr800, but DDR800 speed doesn't make that big difference in performance..

975x? whats the point if you are not into overclocking? 975x board is expensive!

zachig · 6th Dec 2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZuePhok

whats your budget? 945 is still a good chipset. the MSI 945P neo3 is a very, very solid board if you are on a tight budget
965 supports ddr800, but DDR800 speed doesn't make that big difference in performance..

975x? whats the point if you are not into overclocking? 975x board is expensive!

Yeah...975x is pretty expensive...that's why I advised him to buy it, only if he can afford the xtra money. But still, if he's not going to overclock, I would still go for the 965.

But hey, that's just me...

The_YongGrand · 7th Dec 2006, 10:55 AM

At the time the Cores are out, which chipset are already released and provided support for these? 945 or 965 first?

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Gasjatt Warming up Join Date: 10 Nov 2004 Location: Penang, M'sia Posts: 134 Reputation: 104 Rep Power: 7	P965 vs. 945G What's the difference between a 945G based mobo and a P965 based mobo? I'm planning to build a system with the following spec: - Core2Duo E6400 - Radeon x1950pro - 512MB DDR2 667 (x2) - Sata2 160MB HDD - SB Audigy Value Which chipset should I get? P965 or 945G? I'm using it for gaming, not using CrossFire.

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The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,880 Reputation: 1187 Rep Power: 19	At the time the Cores are out, which chipset are already released and provided support for these? 945 or 965 first? __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E7200, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Gigabyte 945GCMX-S2, Sapphire ATi Radeon HD4850 512MB DDR3 Intel Pentium Dual Core E2140, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Asus P5B-E Plus, nVidia Geforce 7950GT 512MB DDR3

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Blazer Newbie Join Date: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	The P965 chipset was made with the core2 duo processor in mind, while the 945g is a p4 compatable chipset that has been ported to support C2D processors.

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zachig Active Join Date: 9 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere Posts: 782 Reputation: 232 Rep Power: 8	I say go for the 965, as it is newer and much better for overclocking...and if you can afford it...buy a new 975 Ver. 2 Motherboard, as it supports Core 2 Duo CPUs already... Anyway, that's just my 2 cents advice, GOOD LUCK!!!

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