Asus G31 motherboard

[zettler]

Originally posted by: Zap
Got mine in. Will try to test it (them, got two, LOL) over the weekend.

Zap,

Any progress or updates?

 

[Zap]

Here are my thoughts on this motherboard

 

[NamesDontMatter]

If you want a cheap Core 2 socket G31, grab a Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...357&Tpk=Gigabyte%20G31

I've done 2 builds with this board, one runs a e5200 @ 3.75 Ghz, the other (with a smaller heat sink) runs a e5200 @ 3.4 GHz

This motherboard is amazing for the price. As long as they keep making micro motherboards of this quality I'll probably never buy another full atx.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: NamesDontMatter
If you want a cheap Core 2 socket G31, grab a Gigabyte GA-G31M-ES2L

The Asus is around $10 cheaper after shipping. However, it isn't the best for overclocking low FSB chips.

Hmmm, maybe I should review my Gigabyte board?

 

[edplayer]

Originally posted by: Zap

Hmmm, maybe I should review my Gigabyte board?

yea, a round-up review of some cheap S775 boards would be really nice.

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: edplayer

Originally posted by: Zap

Hmmm, maybe I should review my Gigabyte board?

yea, a round-up review of some cheap S775 boards would be really nice.

Agreed. All the cheapies, not just G31. S775 is the new budget build.

 

[Bl0cks]

Originally posted by: Zap
Here are my thoughts on this motherboard

Thanks. I'll just stick with my ECS which already takes my E4300 to 3.0ghz.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

great price for a basic 775 mb.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: edplayer

Originally posted by: Zap

Hmmm, maybe I should review my Gigabyte board?

yea, a round-up review of some cheap S775 boards would be really nice.

Separate reviews, not a roundup. Whew, that's it for me this weekend.

Zap's Mini Review: Asus P5KPL-AM/PS

Zap's Mini Review: Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L

Zap's Mini Review: ECS G31T-M

 

[Lanyap]

Great reviews. Thanks, Zap!

Looks like I'll be getting the Gigabyte.

 

[isosunrise]

I have no problem on this board with an e5200. Running stable at 3.7ghz on stock cooler now (1.31V). I am sure I can get it to 4ghz if I bump the voltage up to 1.4V. The problem I am having is that I cannot find the speedstep in the bios, only in the manual.

 

[zettler]

Originally posted by: isosunrise
I have no problem on this board with an e5200. Running stable at 3.7ghz on stock cooler now (1.31V). I am sure I can get it to 4ghz if I bump the voltage up to 1.4V. The problem I am having is that I cannot find the speedstep in the bios, only in the manual.

Which MB are you referring to???

 

[isosunrise]

Originally posted by: zettler

Originally posted by: isosunrise
I have no problem on this board with an e5200. Running stable at 3.7ghz on stock cooler now (1.31V). I am sure I can get it to 4ghz if I bump the voltage up to 1.4V. The problem I am having is that I cannot find the speedstep in the bios, only in the manual.

Which MB are you referring to???

Asus P5KPL-AM/PS

 

[Denithor]

Deal still valid, in case anyone needs a cheap S775 mATX motherboard.

 

[marmasatt]

I just got the CM version of this board at Microcenter today for $5 more. What's the dif between the flavors, CM, VM, Vanilla, etc...?

 

[jjmIII]

Originally posted by: jjmIII

Originally posted by: weirdichi
So would you recommend this or the Gigabyte mobo? I'm also kind of leery of the DOA issues.

sigh, I bought one anyhow. hope this doesn't turn out like my decision to buy a 1.5tb seabait.

Mine is DOA

 

[isosunrise]

Originally posted by: jjmIII

Originally posted by: jjmIII

Originally posted by: weirdichi
So would you recommend this or the Gigabyte mobo? I'm also kind of leery of the DOA issues.

sigh, I bought one anyhow. hope this doesn't turn out like my decision to buy a 1.5tb seabait.

Mine is DOA

That sucks. Does it lite up at all? I had a problem at first, but it was my fault because the memory was not press in well enough. Mine and Zap's were fine.

Some updates on the OC, I max at 3.7ghz in terms of stability with e5200. This is due to limited voltage settings. It is fine with me since I was planning a 24/7 setup running around 3.5ghz, but if you want to hit 4ghz, I would suggest another mobo.

 

[jjmIII]

That sucks. Does it lite up at all? I had a problem at first, but it was my fault because the memory was not press in well enough. Mine and Zap's were fine.

The light on the mobo lights up, but nothing. Just pulled a working rig from this setup. Gonna try the Gigabyte instead..