MB suggestions for e6850 processor please.

[dj3642]

Hi all..

I really need some help here. I am getting a E6850 processor and want some suggestions from those who may have it in regards to good boards to use for this type of processor. .. I have always been partial to ASUS.. but I have not read a lot of good things on them. These days. Mostly about overheating. There used to be a site where you could go in and plug in a processor type and it would tell you boards that are compatible. But I cant finding that place anymore. So I am looking for some suggestions. I plan on using a GE force 8800GT card for this. I want to make sure I have at least one IDE connector for DVD drives etc.. I still am using Ultra DMA drives as well so maybe a mix of IDE / SATA connectors. Thanks for your help.

 

[chookman]

if you dont want SLI and are on a bit of a budget id go with Asus P5K vanilla... if you want more features go with P5K-e... The Gigabyte GA-P35-DS** are also good

 

[itotallybelieveyou]

X38

 

[bliq]

I have a GA-P35-DS3R mated to my E6850. choice was based on need for many SATA ports for my drives. I need 5. This has 8.

 

[ausch30]

If you want SLI I would wait for the Nvidia 780i or 790i. If you don't need SLI I would look at either the P35 or X38 chipsets, the benefit of X38 is support for PCI-E 2 but considering the backward compatability with PCI-E 1 and the fact that no cards will fill up the bandwidth available with PCI-E 1 for several years the price premium really isn't worth it. How many IDE devices do you need/want to use? Most newer boards come with one IDE connector which allows you to use two devices. For a good inexpensive board I would go with what chookman suggested and get the Asus P5K or one of the Gigabyte P35 boards.

 

[dj3642]

thanks for the suggestions.. i actually was looking to stil have 2 ide connectors as i dont just want to toss out my old Hard drvies which are all ultra DMA.. seems such a waste. i mean i know i can use an external hard drive enclosure and stuff for USB connections. but i have about 4 good hard drives.. each about 300 gig plus..

 

[chookman]

I think 680i chipset has 2 IDE

 

[ausch30]

Here are a couple good boards which support 4 IDE devices

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131142

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130081

680i doesn't support 2 IDE chains but the 650i does

 

[chookman]

Thanks for clarification AUsch30 i just couldnt be bothered looking atm i have a headache

 

[DrMaV]

P35, and X38 are great boards.

Here is a DFI board with 2 IDEs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136039

I would recommend also, either the P5K (P35) or the P5E (X38), and just buy a pci ide card to make up the difference.

 

[dj3642]

thanks for that last post. that really helps. hey and since i have alwys used AMD.. i heard that Intel has issues with certain types of memory or is it the boards themselves?? . i usually Use Corsair XMS. is that a problem or does Intel require specific brands??

 

[ausch30]

P35, and X38 are great boards.

Here is a DFI board with 2 IDEs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136039

I would recommend also, either the P5K (P35) or the P5E (X38), and just buy a pci ide card to make up the difference.

That board has one IDE connector supporting 2 devices, he needs a board with 2 connectors supporting 4 devices. Adding a PCI connector will add $20 to the $200 for the board, the 650i boards are very good and have everything he needs for $100 less.