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DK_UK
17-06-2005, 18:01
Hey there guys,

I already have a Asus A8N SLI motherboard which works fine and dandy.

However I need a new motherboard for the office PC which again is 939, but needs to be PCIe.

Now I was tempted to go for another Asus A8N but they are rather pricey for just an office PC, as my Dad is never going to use SLI etc.

Any suggestions for a good 939 motherboard with PCIe for under £80-ish?
Or even any motherboards to avoid!!

Many thanks.
DK_UK
18-06-2005, 10:54
Anyone?
PlexShaw
18-06-2005, 10:57
The Foxconn NF4UK8AA-8EKRS got a pretty reasonable review in the latest issue of Custom PC:

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/products_motherboard_2.cfm?pName=NF4UK8AA-8EKRS

It seems to retail for about £80.
DK_UK
18-06-2005, 11:47
Hmm, never heard of that brand.
I had planned on buying all of my stuff from Ebuyer in one fell swoop, so if anyone can point out a board from that site, I would be most grateful!

Cheers for the reply bud.

EDIT: Oh crumbs, Ebuyer do sell them, never even saw...!
Faythur
18-06-2005, 13:40
Foxconn stuff is OK. I think they are mainly OEM however I have seen this brand used by Dell in the past.
sharp_circle
18-06-2005, 14:13
I have this board and its very good - specially if your overclocking, very stable and is made by winfast.
DK_UK
18-06-2005, 14:23
Any of the Abit or Asus boards any good?
DK_UK
18-06-2005, 17:50
Actually, if I buy a SLI motherboard but only intend to use 1 card, is there a problem setup-wise, as im a slight noob when it comes to SLI/PCIe...
PlexShaw
18-06-2005, 18:47
Actually, if I buy a SLI motherboard but only intend to use 1 card, is there a problem setup-wise, as im a slight noob when it comes to SLI/PCIe...
No. AFAIK you have to enable SLI mode on the mobo, as it isn't by default.
GordonJ
19-06-2005, 13:05
If you're happy with the a8n-sli why not just buy the a8n-e (non sli version)?
philyau
19-06-2005, 13:30
what ver u do dont buy msi mobo for 939, worst mistake ever!!!

phil
stunno
19-06-2005, 18:35
I got an PCIe Epox board from OCuk for £68 a while agoand its been fine so far
clayts
20-06-2005, 00:59
Foxconn is fine - new name for Winfast : I use a Socket 754 one and have had no problems with it. The NF4 is the one to go for.