What motherboard to buy ?????

[pickel]

I'm building myself a new computer as my Christmas present from my wife. I already have a case, CD/DVD burner, CD rom, floppy, and the video, network and sound cards. I plan on using the below CPU from Newegg.

Computer Hardware > Processors > INTEL > N82E16819116157
Intel Pentium 4/ 2.4C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
Specification
Model: Intel Pentium 4 2.4C w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Northwood
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+8K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.525V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2
Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: Retail (limit 5 per customer)

Model# BX80532PG2400D
Item# N82E16819116157
Stock Status: In Stock
Rating: (avg rating out of 180 voters) Reviews: 135
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Price: $167.00 Free FedEx Saver Shipping

I've heard that Intel Mbds work the best with the P4 , but have no idea which one to get. Thanks for any advice and suggestions.
Will be running XP Pro as my OS. Thanks

[HeadBand]

no intel motherboards suck i would recomend something with a VIA chipset www.ewiz.com has some good deals

[slinky]

Asus P4C800 Deluxe.

[pickel]

http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd..._available.htm

I was kinda looking at this one...about $160.00 ??

[implexant]

I'd say go with the Epox 875P Motherboard @ ~ $132.

I can't tell you how incredibly impressed I am with Epox's products. AMD and Intel.

-Chris

[Army2001]

I have the P4P800 deluxe right now with the exact same processor. Its a great price on Newegg and I bought mine for 65 refurbed and it hasnt failed me at all...The prices however have gone up to 80-85 but it still a great deal.

[cysus]

Originally posted by slinky
Asus P4C800 Deluxe.

Do not get this mobo; get the P4C800-E Deluxe. Slightly different model name but huge difference. The P4C800-Deluxe has quite a few problems so ASUS released the P4C800-E deluxe, barely any difference in the specifications. I am currently trying to get a replacement P4C800 Deluxe because the one I had has AGP bus problems and random failure plus a dual channel problem. You should get the P4C800-E deluxe or another of ASUS's fine mobos such as the P4S800, P4P800 or the P4P800 Deluxe. I'd recommend the P4P800 Deluxe because it provides great performance for the $120 you'll pay for it. It's retail box includes the asus wifi proprietary card for the mobo allowing wireless networking if needed, it has SATA, HT, 8x agp, blah, blah, blah. Very nice board, and has the asus PC Probe that gives steaming temp, voltage and fan rpm info as well as having nice setting options. I'd go with ASUS because they are very sable and wonderfull proformers (I have 4 now).

[cysus]

I'd get an ASUS mobo but you can get whatever fits your needs.

[John Prophet]

Asus or Abit.

[slinky]

Originally posted by cysus
Do not get this mobo; get the P4C800-E Deluxe. Slightly different model name but huge difference. The P4C800-Deluxe has quite a few problems so ASUS released the P4C800-E deluxe, barely any difference in the specifications. I am currently trying to get a replacement P4C800 Deluxe because the one I had has AGP bus problems and random failure plus a dual channel problem. You should get the P4C800-E deluxe or another of ASUS's fine mobos such as the P4S800, P4P800 or the P4P800 Deluxe.

ASUS released the "E" version to add ICH5R and allow more vCore voltage. Aside from that, I have heard very few problems of the P4C800.