C2D mobo

zicovsky · 3rd Jul 2007, 01:45 AM

Hey guys,

I know this probably has been asked 39478329 times. but all threads I've searched talk about a good mobo for overclocking or SLI or something else, so here goes.

Can anyone recommend me a good mobo for a Core 2 Duo E6320?

I'm not going to overclock, i'm not going to use SLI, I just want a cheap (< $100) but good mobo that supports C2D, dual channel DDR2 667 ram, SATA 3.0 and PCI-E 16x.

There are so many option I don't even know which one to choose, I've been looking at "GIGABYTE DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express" but it's $120 and people say it's good for overclocking, which I don't even care about.

Any help is appreciated

PowerSlide · 3rd Jul 2007, 04:31 AM

if u r not into overclocking any mobo would do just fine

how bout biostar t965? its cheap so its value for money

Chai · 3rd Jul 2007, 08:30 AM

You might wanna go for P35-DS3 instead, it's a newer chipset, and it's supposed to be slightly faster. If it's not that much more expensive, I would go for this instead.

ZuePhok · 3rd Jul 2007, 09:21 AM

P35-DS3. no question.

zicovsky · 4th Jul 2007, 02:06 AM

Ah that mobo is too expensive, it's like $139 at newegg.

This is the system i'm going to get:

Intel C2D E6320
MSI 945P Neo5-F LGA 775 Intel 945P
SUPER TALENT 1GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300)
Western Digital 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB PCI Express x16

What do you guys think? i was going to get dual channel rams but meh, not that much difference in performance.

Papercut · 4th Jul 2007, 02:26 AM

Only 1GB of RAM?

zicovsky · 4th Jul 2007, 04:02 AM

yeah, i already have 1 gig on the computer that I'm using, so i'll have 2

i wish i could get a better mobo. but this one will have to do.

PowerSlide · 4th Jul 2007, 06:21 AM

its a nice spec..how bout psu?

Chai · 4th Jul 2007, 08:36 AM

LMAO! Dump everything on the 8800GTS and the rest are crap... no offense. Only 1GB RAM, outdated motherboard.

PowerSlide · 4th Jul 2007, 10:36 AM

thought zico say he hav 2 sticko ram

dump msi get the biostar 965..well at least 965 is newer than 945 haha

3rd Jul 2007, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
zicovsky I'm a regular Join Date: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 306 Reputation: 132 Rep Power: 7	C2D mobo Hey guys, I know this probably has been asked 39478329 times. but all threads I've searched talk about a good mobo for overclocking or SLI or something else, so here goes. Can anyone recommend me a good mobo for a Core 2 Duo E6320? I'm not going to overclock, i'm not going to use SLI, I just want a cheap (< $100) but good mobo that supports C2D, dual channel DDR2 667 ram, SATA 3.0 and PCI-E 16x. There are so many option I don't even know which one to choose, I've been looking at "GIGABYTE DS3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express" but it's $120 and people say it's good for overclocking, which I don't even care about. Any help is appreciated __________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.. Please SUPPORT RojakPot!

3rd Jul 2007, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 28,128 Reputation: 4649 Rep Power: 82	You might wanna go for P35-DS3 instead, it's a newer chipset, and it's supposed to be slightly faster. If it's not that much more expensive, I would go for this instead. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

4th Jul 2007, 02:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
zicovsky I'm a regular Join Date: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 306 Reputation: 132 Rep Power: 7	Ah that mobo is too expensive, it's like $139 at newegg. This is the system i'm going to get: Intel C2D E6320 MSI 945P Neo5-F LGA 775 Intel 945P SUPER TALENT 1GB DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Western Digital 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB PCI Express x16 What do you guys think? i was going to get dual channel rams but meh, not that much difference in performance. __________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.. Please SUPPORT RojakPot!

4th Jul 2007, 02:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,124 Reputation: 2630 Rep Power: 37	Only 1GB of RAM? __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

4th Jul 2007, 04:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
zicovsky I'm a regular Join Date: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 306 Reputation: 132 Rep Power: 7	yeah, i already have 1 gig on the computer that I'm using, so i'll have 2 i wish i could get a better mobo. but this one will have to do. __________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.. Please SUPPORT RojakPot!

3rd Jul 2007, 04:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
PowerSlide Super Active Join Date: 28 Aug 2004 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 1,434 Reputation: 871 Rep Power: 15	if u r not into overclocking any mobo would do just fine how bout biostar t965? its cheap so its value for money

3rd Jul 2007, 09:21 AM	#4 (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	P35-DS3. no question.

4th Jul 2007, 06:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
PowerSlide Super Active Join Date: 28 Aug 2004 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 1,434 Reputation: 871 Rep Power: 15	its a nice spec..how bout psu?

4th Jul 2007, 08:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 28,128 Reputation: 4649 Rep Power: 82	LMAO! Dump everything on the 8800GTS and the rest are crap... no offense. Only 1GB RAM, outdated motherboard. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

4th Jul 2007, 10:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
PowerSlide Super Active Join Date: 28 Aug 2004 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 1,434 Reputation: 871 Rep Power: 15	thought zico say he hav 2 sticko ram dump msi get the biostar 965..well at least 965 is newer than 945 haha

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