Re: Motherboard recommendations?

On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 10:09:54 -0700
Bupkus <bupkus2@cox.net> wrote:

> Victor Odhner wrote:
> > My motherboard is messed up, and it's time for me to replace it.
> > I don't want to do this again soon, so I'm looking for opinions
> > that may lead me to a *reliable* system.
[SNIP]

I can certainly recommend the ASUS X Series having built a couple of dozen boxes. I especially like the CPU COP feature that monitors the CPU temperature and shuts the machine down before damage can occur.

Buy it online from Newegg for about $50 plus $5 (or less) shipping. You'll have it in 2-3 days.

Giga-byte is a reliable brand as well, but last I looked the backplane only had two USB ports (the ASUS supports four) and wiring the front USB ports might be more work with the Giga-byte, since, in the past, they did it slightly difference than the others. Directron has a helpful page on understanding the front USB connection.

If your current case doesn't offer a good thermal solution for today's CPUs, I'd recommend getting an Antec or In-Win case.

Guten Rutsch und ein erfolgreiches neues Jahr!

Gewunscht von,

Dennisk
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