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SingaBoiy
03-03-2005, 03:06 AM
I need a good, cheap micro-atx mobo. Has to be able to OC good. Not sure which one to get...

FOXCONN "648FX7MF-S" SiS648FX Chipset (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-186-049&depa=0)
Specifications:
Supported CPU: LGA 775 Intel Pentium 4 Prescott/Celeron D Processor
Chipset: SiS648FX + 964
FSB: 533/800MHz
RAM: 2x DIMM for DDR 266/333, Max 2GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 3x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 6x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1x RJ45, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
SATA: 2x SATA/150 Supports RAID 0/1
Onboard LAN: Fast Ethernet (10/100) MAC
Onboard Audio: 5.1 channel AC97 (Realtek)
Form Factor: MicroATX

ECS "661FX-M7 v1.1" SiS661FX Chipset (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-135-171&depa=0)
Specifications:
Supported CPU: LGA775 socket for latest Intel Pentium 4/Celeron processor
Chipset: SiS 661FX + 964
FSB: 800/533MHz
RAM: 2x DIMM for DDR 400/333, Max 2GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 3x PCI
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 8x USB2.0(Rear 4), 1x RJ45, 1x VGA, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
SATA: 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0/1
Onboard LAN: Realtek RTL8201BL 10/100 Mbps LAN
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC655 6-channel
Onboard Video: SIS Real 256E Graphics
Form Factor: MicroATX

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PC Chips "M-957G" VIA PM800 Chipset (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-185-046&depa=0)
Specifications:
Supported CPU: LGA775 socket for latest intel Pentium 4/Celeron D processors
Chipset: PM800 + VT8237R
FSB: 533/800MHz
RAM: 2x DIMM support DDR 266/333/400 Max 2GB
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 3x PCI, 1x CNR
Ports: 2x PS/2, 1x COM, 1x LPT, 1x VGA, 8x USB2.0(Rear 2), 1x RJ45, Audio Ports
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
SATA : 2x Serial ATA with RAID 0/1
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC655 6-Channel
Onboard Video: S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro
Onboard LAN: VIA VT6103 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PHY

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bigdawgfoxx
03-03-2005, 03:40 AM
I wouldnt buy ne of that shit...I only go for nforce and intel chipsets
S!X
03-03-2005, 03:43 AM
I wouldnt buy ne of that shit...I only go for nforce and intel chipsets

Nforce all the way :01:
SingaBoiy
03-03-2005, 03:47 AM
I'd like to get nForce chipset but I dont see any on newegg. I might get an intel chipset but thats pushin my budget.
Virtualbody1234
03-03-2005, 04:23 AM
If limited to those 3 then I would go with the last one with the VIA chipset. But I too wouldn't buy any of them.
SingaBoiy
03-03-2005, 05:41 AM
This is my only other choice: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-186-050&depa=0

I think im gonna go with the VIA though.
bigdawgfoxx
03-03-2005, 12:31 PM
I have always heard bad things about PC Chips...so I dont think I would buy them...motherboard is a very important part on a system...try to maybe save up a little more money and get a good one.
Snee
03-04-2005, 04:47 PM
I prefer n-force over those too, but if I had to chose between them I too would go with VIA. So good choice.
HCT
03-04-2005, 10:26 PM
this one (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-157-040&depa=0) is the cheapest i found

here (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-127-183&depa=0)
is another one
SingaBoiy
03-04-2005, 10:34 PM
here (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-152-024&depa=1) is the cheapest nForce Chipset Motherboard i found

here (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-152-045&depa=1)
is another one

and another one (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-138-227&depa=1)
Those are all socket A and aren't micro-atx :dry:
HCT
03-04-2005, 10:36 PM
Those are all socket A and aren't micro-atx :dry:
sorry forgot to look for that,will update