Hey guys, I know a lot of you have the 8K5A2+ here so help me out!
I'm building a new computer and I originally wanted the MSI KT3-Ultra2. It's got the great price (82 bucks) and has great reviews. However, I've recently decided that I want to get the Athlon XP 1600+ and overclock it to a 2100+. I've read some things that have made me think that the KT3-Ultra2 is not the best mobo to oc with. So since most of you with the 8K5A2+ have done this very same overclock, I've got some questions:
1) Will the KT3-Ultra2 really not be as good as the 8K5A2+ at oc-ing this 1600+?
2) How is the onboard sound of the 8K5A2+? Is it just as good as the KT3-Ultra2's? I really hope it is because I am really on a budget (under $800 for EVERYTHING I am going to need) and if I have to get a sound card then this mobo may not be worth the cost.
3) How good is the onboard ethernet? Another reason this 8K5A2+ is apealing is that it has onboard ethernet which will save me $16 on a card.
4) Unrelated to the mobo...How will Kingston 512MB DDR333 PC2700 Retail (CAS 2.5) perform in this overclock, will it be sufficient? It's only $127 at googlegear so it fits my budget nicely.
Thanks for the answers guys.
I'm building a new computer and I originally wanted the MSI KT3-Ultra2. It's got the great price (82 bucks) and has great reviews. However, I've recently decided that I want to get the Athlon XP 1600+ and overclock it to a 2100+. I've read some things that have made me think that the KT3-Ultra2 is not the best mobo to oc with. So since most of you with the 8K5A2+ have done this very same overclock, I've got some questions:
1) Will the KT3-Ultra2 really not be as good as the 8K5A2+ at oc-ing this 1600+?
2) How is the onboard sound of the 8K5A2+? Is it just as good as the KT3-Ultra2's? I really hope it is because I am really on a budget (under $800 for EVERYTHING I am going to need) and if I have to get a sound card then this mobo may not be worth the cost.
3) How good is the onboard ethernet? Another reason this 8K5A2+ is apealing is that it has onboard ethernet which will save me $16 on a card.
4) Unrelated to the mobo...How will Kingston 512MB DDR333 PC2700 Retail (CAS 2.5) perform in this overclock, will it be sufficient? It's only $127 at googlegear so it fits my budget nicely.
Thanks for the answers guys.