Motherboard Recommendation??

[mlc9]

I am attempting a first-time computer build. I know that I want a case with USB and 1394 (firewire) connection in the front of the case. Most motherboards have USB ports on them, but I am not finding many with firewire ports on them that I could connect from the front of the case.

Can I have some suggestions on a good MB with USB and firewire ports? I intend to use a P4 chip, preferably a 478 socket. I have always liked MSI boards, but I can find none with the firewire. Would like to keep price under $150.

Thanks in advance for any help!!!

 

[ribbon13]

Good luck with that. I could've helped you up to that socket P4 478 thing

 

[Silversierra]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-231&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-127-164&depa=0
These seem ok.

 

[mlc9]

I'll be glad to re-consider the socket type, but I do want a P4. Thanks

 

[Silversierra]

I would recommend the abit one, unless someone knows something "bad" about it that I don't know.

 

[ribbon13]

Here
Tyan
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-151-130&depa=0

Asus
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-464&depa=0

 

[Silversierra]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-251&depa=0
Or maybe this for socket 775 p4.

 

[imported_bushman]

the cooler master wavemaster is a nice aluminum case w/ USB 2.0 x 2; MIC x 1; Earphone jack x 1; III E 1394 x 1. $130. is it within your budget? also check out their stacker full tower case. it's beautiful. good prices at svc.com svc

 

[mlc9]

First time anandtech user. You guys are great!!

 

[Silversierra]

Hopefully your build will go well, even if you are using intel. lol

 

[ribbon13]

ditto what silversierra said!

 

[mlc9]

Well, I currently have an AMD Duron and have not had any real problems with it. I just thought I'd try a P4 for once. I had read good reviews on the one below. You guys disagree?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-171&depa=0

 

[ribbon13]

Oh yeah. The prescott is the ultimate cooking surface.

AMD64 all the way.

 

[mlc9]

Hmmmm. Maybe I'll rethink everything. I may next have to ask for thoughts on chip and AMD motherboard then. Not a real big gamer, but do a lot of multimedia stuff. Trying to build for less than $500-$600.

 

[ribbon13]

what does that $600 need to cover?

 

[Ike0069]

If you don't game, Intel might be better.
But you'll be able to get alot more help her on an AMD system as that is what the majority have.

 

[stevty2889]

I have a gigabyte 8IK1100 motherboard(socket 478), comes with a firewire header, never had any problems with it.

 

[Paratus]

I have an Asus P4P800 E and a P4 3.2E in a coolermaster praetorian case. Great case (has one firewire port), good Mobo (Comes with 1 fire wire port on the back and one header on the mobo plus has most of the features of the $180 P4C800 E including PAT), my temps are even decent. And regardless what you hear around here any P4 3.0 and up is fast. Not as fast in games as an AMD but no slouch either.

Links:

P4P800 E

CM Praetorian

Low Down on Prescott Temps