I need a new CPU/Motherboard

hackman2007 · December 20th, 2006

Well my Core Duo computer is starting to be mean and I figured out what the cause was, the USB ports were somewhat shorted by overclocking and it still constantly freezes because of overclocking. So I have two choices of what to get, it has to support DDR2 667 RAM.

I normally would just get a new motherboard. But the Socket is Socket 479 and the motherboard I'm currently using is $145. I'm not sure if my problem is just with the motherboard either, it could be CPU related and the CPU is around $200, which I could not afford to replace.

I could go with This gigabyte motherboard for $81.13 and a 3800+ X2 for $131. The total for this route would be $212.13 and it would be virtually guaranteed to work.

I'm also not totally against going Intel, but can't come up with a price with the core 2 duo that is within my budget (as close to $200 as it can get). Any ideas on what I should do?

Panda Man · December 20th, 2006

I've never actually heard of a motherboards USB ports shorting due to an overclock, and in all honesty I don't think that is the problem. You HAVE undone the overclock, correct? And have you reset the CMOS? You could also try re-seating the CPU and dusting around. Also make sure its not software issue. Check the temps while your at it, and make sure the CPU is not overheating.

Oh, and the mobo and CPU you listed to buy look good

**gvblake22** · December 20th, 2006

No, I would advise against that motherboard if you plan to overclock. I have nearly the same board (GA-M61PM-S2) and it has very few options in the BIOS for overclocking and tweaking. You can't even get access to RAM timings or HTT frequency or voltages or anything without accessing the "hidden" options with ALT + F1 or something like that. But if you don't plan on overclocking or changing anything besides your CAS latency, then I think it would be a great board (mine has been solid as a rock).

And if you want to go Core 2 Duo and can afford to wait a few months into 2007, Intel should be rolling out some price cuts and new, cheaper Core 2 Duo processor options (see this thread).

hackman2007 · December 20th, 2006

I don't plan on overclocking the CPU, I just want something that will be rock stable and that won't give me billions of problems. Thanks for the opinions.

**gvblake22** · December 21st, 2006

Do you need a microATX size motherboard or was that just an option because of the low price?

December 20th, 2006	#1
hackman2007 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 81	I need a new CPU/Motherboard Well my Core Duo computer is starting to be mean and I figured out what the cause was, the USB ports were somewhat shorted by overclocking and it still constantly freezes because of overclocking. So I have two choices of what to get, it has to support DDR2 667 RAM. I normally would just get a new motherboard. But the Socket is Socket 479 and the motherboard I'm currently using is $145. I'm not sure if my problem is just with the motherboard either, it could be CPU related and the CPU is around $200, which I could not afford to replace. I could go with This gigabyte motherboard for $81.13 and a 3800+ X2 for $131. The total for this route would be $212.13 and it would be virtually guaranteed to work. I'm also not totally against going Intel, but can't come up with a price with the core 2 duo that is within my budget (as close to $200 as it can get). Any ideas on what I should do? Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 at 2.4GHz Gigabyte P35-DS3R Revision 2.0 4GB DDR2 667 (Corsair XMS2 x2 and Edge Technologies x2, 4-4-4-12) eVGA 8800GTX stock clocked OCZ 700w GamerXstream power supply Antec Three 300 case Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit with SP1

December 20th, 2006	#2
Panda Man Meow means woof in cat. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elba, AL Posts: 1,910	Re: I need a new CPU/Motherboard I've never actually heard of a motherboards USB ports shorting due to an overclock, and in all honesty I don't think that is the problem. You HAVE undone the overclock, correct? And have you reset the CMOS? You could also try re-seating the CPU and dusting around. Also make sure its not software issue. Check the temps while your at it, and make sure the CPU is not overheating. Oh, and the mobo and CPU you listed to buy look good Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe @ 2.80GHz Cooler Master GeminII - Thanks Rich and HL! GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 (rev. 1.3) EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB @ 726/962 CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (4 x 1GB) DDR2-800 OCZ GameXStream 600W PSU Maxtor 300GB 7200RPM SATA150 16MB cache HDD Seagate 500GB 7200ROM SATA300 16mb cache HDD Sony NEC Optiarc 18X DVD±R DVD Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic 7.1 ZyXel m-202 802.11g adapter Antec Nine Hundred Creative 5.1 speakers Viewsonic Optiquest q20wb 20" LCD

December 20th, 2006	#3
gvblake22 Modder-ator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe Desert Posts: 6,423 Blog Entries: 1	Re: I need a new CPU/Motherboard No, I would advise against that motherboard if you plan to overclock. I have nearly the same board (GA-M61PM-S2) and it has very few options in the BIOS for overclocking and tweaking. You can't even get access to RAM timings or HTT frequency or voltages or anything without accessing the "hidden" options with ALT + F1 or something like that. But if you don't plan on overclocking or changing anything besides your CAS latency, then I think it would be a great board (mine has been solid as a rock). And if you want to go Core 2 Duo and can afford to wait a few months into 2007, Intel should be rolling out some price cuts and new, cheaper Core 2 Duo processor options (see this thread). Last edited by gvblake22; December 20th, 2006 at 11:04.

December 20th, 2006	#4
hackman2007 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 81	Re: I need a new CPU/Motherboard I don't plan on overclocking the CPU, I just want something that will be rock stable and that won't give me billions of problems. Thanks for the opinions. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 at 2.4GHz Gigabyte P35-DS3R Revision 2.0 4GB DDR2 667 (Corsair XMS2 x2 and Edge Technologies x2, 4-4-4-12) eVGA 8800GTX stock clocked OCZ 700w GamerXstream power supply Antec Three 300 case Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit with SP1

December 21st, 2006	#5
gvblake22 Modder-ator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe Desert Posts: 6,423 Blog Entries: 1	Re: I need a new CPU/Motherboard Do you need a microATX size motherboard or was that just an option because of the low price?

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