Intel or Asus?

[agustus]

Looking at Intel's 975x mobo and Asus P5WD2-E. Lot's of mixed reviews on the Asus.
Would appreciate any views on the two.

 

[TLScrappy]

I was not happy with my last intel setup 3.4Ghz P4 and a Intel 915PBL. Trashed the board sold the chip.

Got the asus board you are asking about with a Intel 3.0 Ghz Dual Core. I love this rig.

 

[jimbob200521]

Asus any day, I love there boards and have had nothing but good luck with them.

 

[IntelUser2000]

I was not happy with my last intel setup 3.4Ghz P4 and a Intel 915PBL. Trashed the board sold the chip.

Its a very ambiguous sentence to take advice on. Seriously, if not overclocking, I would say Intel board is better. Of course, 975XBX is overclockable(may be disabled on non EEs though).

 

[gtjr]

im using asus so far so good

 

[stevty2889]

I'd go with the Asus board for sure, but then I always overclock, so it's an obvious choice.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: stevty2889
I'd go with the Asus board for sure, but then I always overclock, so it's an obvious choice.

I have a love/hate relationship with my Intel Motherboard. The BIOS is one of the easiest and most compatable that I have ever used. I have not met a bootable PCI card that it does not like and I have tried many with my D815EEA2U. The lack of options on Older Intel Motherboards can be frustrating. But times have changed since Socket 370.

The Advantage Intel Motehrboards have is a super fast post, the BIOS screen is only displayed for less than 1 second. This is true on older Socket 370 boards and is true on newer LGA775 Motehrboards. I have yet to see a board that can post and get windows loaded quicker than Intel Motehrboards. The latest Motherboard From Intel, the D975XBX has Overclocking Features that allow Intel boards allow you override the CPU's Multiplier.

It has also been rumored that the D975XBX will support Intel's next generation Conroe Processor and that is good news.
http://www.vr-zone.com/index.php?i=3220

For me, it is a split between ASUS and Intel. Both are great. D975XBX has recieved good reviews. Both are fine choices.
http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/d975xbx/index.htm

http://www.ocworkbench.com/2006/intel/D975XBX/g1.htm
http://www.ocworkbench.com/2006/intel/D975XBX/g2.htm

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2681




http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813121016

 

[Googer]

I love the heatsinks that the Intel Board USES. Their HOT !

http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/pix/d975xbx_lg.jpg

 

[StrangerGuy]

Asus mobos over Intel ones anyday. No tweaker will be satisfied with an Intel board.

 

[jlbenedict]

this new Intel 975X board is marketed as an enthusiast board. It offers 30% FSB overclocking, voltage adjustments (ddr, cpu, pcie, etc)

The layout of this board is almost perfect (with exception of the way the IDE connection is oriented.. i never have like the way they are mounted on the side of a board)

The BIOS is one of the easiest I have ever navigated through. Setup was flawless, with no hiccups at all.

This Intel board should not be overlooked, just because it has the Intel brand. Intel branded boards have been known for their supurb stability, and this board is no exception.

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: Googer
I love the heatsinks that the Intel Board USES. Their HOT !

http://www.intel.com/products/motherboard/pix/d975xbx_lg.jpg

I have to agree... hawt.

 

[OddTSi]

This question has popped up many a time over the years and the answer always was "If you're planning on overclocking get the ASUS, if not, get the Intel." Although that might change if Intel starts allowing overclocking on their boards as it appears they have with some enthusiast boards.

Intel boards have always and probably always will be known for their superb stability and compatibility. ASUS is right on their heels in that regard.

 

[fire400]

they are very similar. intel boards generally run for businesses while asus hits up their target market at the pc enthusiast, different features available on both boards. take your pick, are you going to be using your system for standard implementation, or are you going to tweak out the system for the extremes?

in conclusion, nevertheless you will be happy with boards from both companies. I'd recommend asus if you're even posting such a question in a forum like this one.

 

[pcman83]

My dad has the p5wd2 Premium board and it was a breeze to set up. Its fast and runs great!

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: pcman83
My dad has the p5wd2 Premium board and it was a breeze to set up. Its fast and runs great!

If you set up the BIOS correctly the it will post and start loading windows in a second or less. There is an option in the BIOS to increase this time if desired.

 

[ND40oz]

Personally, I'd go with the gigabyte, but I'm probably a little bias on that one...

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: ND40oz
Personally, I'd go with the gigabyte, but I'm probably a little bias on that one...

Those marketing gimmick fans on the side of the CPU slot do little for cooling and instead make a lot of noise.

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=220&type=expert

 

[ND40oz]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: ND40oz
Personally, I'd go with the gigabyte, but I'm probably a little bias on that one...

Those marketing gimmick fans on the side of the CPU slot do little for cooling and instead make a lot of noise.

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=220&type=expert

Say what you want, but my 930 idles at 26C on the stock intel cooler running a 25% overclock. So something with my setup must be working correctly.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: ND40oz

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: ND40oz
Personally, I'd go with the gigabyte, but I'm probably a little bias on that one...

Those marketing gimmick fans on the side of the CPU slot do little for cooling and instead make a lot of noise.

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=220&type=expert

Say what you want, but my 930 idles at 26C on the stock intel cooler running a 25% overclock. So something with my setup must be working correctly.

I am not saying that there is anything wrong with your comptuer, but those little fan bays sitting next to the CPU are rediculous.