IC7 MAX3 or P4C800-E?

[Jojo1971]

IC7 MAX3 or P4C800-E?


im itching for a new mobo which one should i get? ill be using my 2.4c..so which one will give me better chance to OC higher?

[eva2000]

considering the unresolved issues ith IC7 Max3 such as 2.9v vdimm issue and 5:4 issue i'd suggest P4C800-E :)

[Underwater Mike]

Ditto eva's recommendation. Kicking myself for not doing the same.

I'm a slow learner...:wack:

[Thor]

I was in the same decision making situation myself. Went for the Asus because of all the issues with the MAX3 and memory. Couldn't wait for a bios update, and the latest 1.3 and 1.8 beta bios' didn't do squat.

[Jojo1971]

ty for the replies im getting the asus then..so now, which brand/model of DDR "plays" well with the p4c800-E.

[Thor]

I've read the OCZ pc4000s work very well at 275fsb 1:1 memory ratio. I'll see how far my golds will go this weekend when I get my board. :yummy:

[JoeBar]

Why bothering with all that MAX3 probs. Get yourself a P4C800-E instead... ;)
If u are tempted by the 3.2v vdimm MAX3 has, there is a very easy vdimm mod for P4C800-E. :)

[Jojo1971]

my p4c800-E arrived today but im too lazy to take my watercooled rig apart so i would rather buy an aluminum case...now, which one is built better -LIAN-LI or COOLER MASTER? im going to watercool this second rig too.
im getting sick of my heavy chieftec case..

Lian-Li PC-65B w/ Side Panel Window, USB B2( 1 Ball-Bearing Fan on the Top), 12-Bay, Aluminum Cases. Color: Black.

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-112-040-01.JPG/11-112-040-07.JPG/11-112-040-03.JPG/11-112-040-05.JPG/11-112-040-04.JPG/11-112-040-06.JPG/11-112-040-02.JPG/11-112-040-08.JPG


or this COOLER MASTER- Wave Master Model# TAC-T01 10-Bay ALL ALUMINUM

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-119-023-01.JPG/11-119-023-02.JPG/11-119-023-03.JPG/11-119-023-05.JPG/11-119-023-04.JPG/11-119-023-06.JPG/11-119-023-07.JPG

which one looks better?

[dbwillis]

Um...both links go to the same part....new linky?

[Jojo1971]

yup edited :)

[dbwillis]

I like the LianLi one much better...Im starting to hate covers on the bays..

[Jojo1971]

1 vote for lian li

[Jim]

I love my PC65 but I here the build quality on those Cooler Masters is great too.:)

[Underwater Mike]

I have the version of the Lian-Li w/o the window. Great case, but a bit on the small side. Unless you are going to omit the lowest, slide-in drive bay (i.e., the one behind the front intake fans), I think you will have a very tight fit cramming water cooling into that case. Not that it can't be done, but it will be cramped.

[eva2000]

I have 2x Lian Li PC60USB and they're awesome

had to mod one of mine (first time i ever modded a case and first time i ever used a dremel) :)

http://fileshosts.com/prometiaMach2/7/small/mach2_0101.JPG

[Jojo1971]

i ordered a lian-li pc-65B (black) from mwave for $122 vs $158 at newegg :(). it should be here by tuesday. first thing i ll do is make a tophole for the 120mm fan. then another 120mm for the chevette heater core (prolly in the front ) .

for the first time, im so patient collecting my components..

actually my main reason for having chosen PC-65 is that when the time comes prommy mach II becomes affordable ( hahaha 10 yrs from now).. i can just get me a topless aluminum unit..