What do you think of a GigaByte GA-8IPE1000PRO2?

-Scott-

Im buildin a new computer right now and im new to all this sort of stuff, so i want your opinion of this motherboards speed, on board sound quality, qualitiy and any other information you have...

i will be using a P4 2.6 with it and a ATI RADEON 9200SE SAPPHIRE ATLANTIS... Im not too interested in overclocking anythin but tell me anyway

Thanks alot
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[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Go for the P4 2.4C instead of the 2.6C. They overclock really well and are a lot cheaper.

P4 2.4C Pricing

http://tweaknews.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=780689/search=2.4/ut=42ba4377bd8107ac

P4 2.6C Pricing

http://tweaknews.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=780690/search=2.6/ut=42ba4377bd8107ac

As you can see the pricing is pretty considerable. The 2.4C is an overclockers dream and overclock better than the 2.6C hands down. More bang for the buck.

I would lean away from the Gigabyte's Motherboards.

From what I have seen, they are a little lacking in the BIOS.

A better option would be the Abit IC7 found here for close to the same price.

http://tweaknews.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=787976/search=ic7/ut=42ba4377bd8107ac

Much better board and higher quality.
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-Scott- · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 11:52 pm Post subject:

Ok, well ill avoid the Gigabyte, whats your opinion on a ALBATRON PX865PE Pro???? Im lookin at some reviews now
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[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

go with the IC7 bud, hands down a premium board.
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-Scott- · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 6:55 am Post subject:

yeah thanks dude - but im workin from a list of parts i can chose from http://www.gamedude.com.au/mbsG.html, maybe i will have to buy over the net but for first choice id rather see if i can get one local.. if you have a sec maybe someone here could take a look over the list and pick one for me

i will be runnin a P4 of some kind (still decidin) and aAGP 8X video card of some kind there rest i can pick t o fit the card...

One card that could be ok was ASUS P4G8X DELUXE - whats your view on that?
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[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Bud,

I checked the prices there and they are ridiculous and far better deals can be found on the net.

Local is good if they are close, but when you can get equivelent parts for 40% cheaper online, you have to think of your wallet and no one else.
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-Scott- · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:03 pm Post subject:

these parts are all in australian money - maybe i should have mentioned that :d

or are they still a rip off?
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