Chipset advice... (can I get some)

[Xorcist]

I'm looking to build a new system and plan to get a P4 based motherboard, however I'm not sure which chipset, VIA, SIS, Intel, etc. is the most stable. I have had a lot of issues in the past with VIA, and just wanted to get some advice on other chipsets, or motherboards that people find to be less problematic.

P.S. The NForce2 Chipset is for AMDs only right?

[PresterJohn]

if you want the utmost stability for intel chips get yourself an intel chipset. you wont be able to tweak the fsb or multipliers at all but the intel chipsets are legendary.

for p4's that would be the 875p.

for xeons, the e7505.

[tgxiii]

Originally posted by PresterJohn
if you want the utmost stability for intel chips get yourself an intel chipset. you wont be able to tweak the fsb or multipliers at all but the intel chipsets are legendary.

I have an Intel 865 chipset on my motherboard but I can still tweak my FSB. Maybe you meant Intel motherboard?

[thekingofpain]

Check your PM X

[John Prophet]

I would have to agree..for STABILITY...Intel and Intel is a good combo....and, what Prester Jwas saying is that more or less Intel doesnt really encourage overclocking so they dont TRY to make overclocking boards as a rule....they are looking more at stability etc.

JP

[SoSl0w]

Originally posted by Xorcist
I'm looking to build a new system and plan to get a P4 based motherboard, however I'm not sure which chipset, VIA, SIS, Intel, etc. is the most stable. I have had a lot of issues in the past with VIA, and just wanted to get some advice on other chipsets, or motherboards that people find to be less problematic.

P.S. The NForce2 Chipset is for AMDs only right?

I have an ASUS P4P800 Deluxe and everything is stable. Even using the boards self OC functions everything ran smoothly. What I like even better though is that you can adjust everything you need to with this board and it still has the Intel 865PE chipset which should be upgradeable in the near future to the big Boys $$$$ Intel is releasing.

[RamonGTP]

Yes, nForce2 chipsets are for AMD

[joxsfunk]

go for intel because of its performance and stability but it has a high price tag. if you want intel, go for the 875p,865pe. i think the 848 is cheaper but offers no dual channel memory support or somthing like that.

some people say, via chipsets sometimes have incompatibility problems.

sis chipset based boards are cheaper but performs quite well. go for a 655tx board.

[hansbroken]

Intel MB is the way to go for a 'business' class PIV set up. IMO they are the most stable and perform very well (built for 24/7 operation). They don't have a lot of tweaking options, as they are not really meant for OC'ing. And this is not a bad thing, considering their design purpose. Stick with the 875 or 865 series chipsets.

However, for the home desktop -- which may see more variety in what the computer is used for -- I would have to say Asus MBs w/ Intel chipsets (like the P4P800 for example). You can do a lot with them (bios tweaking options that is). I am partial to the Intel 875 chipsets, but an 865 would do very well too.

Lastly, IMO, I would avoid the Via chipsets. They just seem to have too many compatibility issues. Especially when you compare them to the Intel chipsets (price, stability, and performance). The little extra money goes a long way.

[stroyal]

My Abit BH7 has a 845PE and is very stable and is good on overclocking control (needs more mem control). It's more stable than my Nforce2