Motherboard Recommendation

[belmoral]

Hi guys,

I'm currently looking at upgrading my pc with a new motherboard and would just like a recommendation. I have a pentium d 945 3.4ghz which I know is pretty old but would like a motherboard that supports pci-e as I plan to get a new card as well. I've been looking at the following so far. Btw, I hear reports that the Pentium D series has trouble with the ECS mobo and hits extremely high temperatures. Anyone know if mine is compatible?

ECS G31T-M (Some really good reviews on this one)
MSI G31M-F-V2
MSI G31M3-L
Asrock 4Core1600-D800


Cheers

 

[Amg]

what socket is you P4D on ? LGA775? and how much are you willing to spend on the mobo?

 

[belmoral]

what socket is you P4D on ? LGA775? and how much are you willing to spend on the mobo?

Yeh it's a LGA775 and looking to spend about $70 AUD as I'm in australia. I know the mobos I have listed are also widely available in the US.

 

[Amg]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138035 well I found that via newegg but it seems so out dated through

 

[Amg]

I would go for the ECS tbh :\ I found it hard to get a decnet furterprof one well nothing is futrue proof but than I don't see you upgradeing to x58 anytime soon

 

[Newf]

Without considering the fact that components are a better deal in the US than in Australia, currency conversion means you want to buy a new motherboard for U.S. $49. You won't be happy.
ECS boards are give-aways at retail stores when you buy a cpu here in Chicago. Avoid them if you can.
AsRock has some interesting stuff for niche buyers, but all you want is a simple IGP board.
The MSI G31M3 series is about as good as it gets in this price range.

 

[Newf]

...Anyone know if mine is compatible?

BTW, your D945 will run in either of the MSI boards without any bios revisions.

 

[belmoral]

Cheers. I think I'll go with one of the MSI mobos. Thanks for all the replies

 

[audio101]

Most people on here seem to give MSI boards terrible reviews, just something to think about.

 

[belmoral]

Also thinking of getting a Palit 9600GSO 768mb GDDR3 and 2gb of 800mhz Team value ram. I have a 380w Antec Neohe, it should run it right?

 

[Newf]

Most people on here seem to give MSI boards terrible reviews, just something to think about.

That is usually in comparison to high-end boards from Asus, Gigabyte, etc. Look at the alternatives. There is nothing inherently wrong with an MSI motherboard.

 

[Newf]

Also thinking of getting a Palit 9600GSO 768mb GDDR3 and 2gb of 800mhz Team value ram. I have a 380w Antec Neohe, it should run it right?

Should be fine.