firebush05 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I'm planning to buy a new rig in the next day or two. I need motherboard advice. From what I understand, you can get higher FSBs on the P5B when over clocking, but users here seem to recommend P5W for hackintoshs. Any information, pluses and minuses about these boards or any other mobos you guys recommend. My needs... very good over clocking results combined with near perfect compatibility with OS X (including best chance compatibility with future OS X versions). Please give me your Edit: I'm leaning towards the P5W DH Deluxe/WiFI. I want to get the best setup for OS X. Is there anything else with better compatibility/over clocking? Please, someone push me over the edge if this is the best board. (I'll be pairing it with an e6600 C2D, and 2G GSkill HZ ram. Hoping to get the chip running at 3.6 or higher). EDIT 2: I've decided to get a 1333mhz FSB capable board. That leaves me with few choices. I'm currently looking at the Intel Commando, as it just got a bios update for 1333 FSB compatibility. The Commando is untested for OS X that I know of, but it does have an Intel chipset (better chance of compatibility). I was looking at the P5N32-E SLI Plus but it looks like many here have had major problems with OS X. Please give me any other working 1333mhz FSB motherboards that may be compatible. Have I overlooked any other choices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebush05 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 New question for all of you. Should I instead get a mother board that is capable of 1333mhz FSB? I may upgrade down the road to quad core, and by then the quad cores will run at 1333 fsb. Will the extra bandwidth make a huge difference, or should I stick with 1066 fsb? Anyone know of a fully compatible 1333 asus mother board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candykane Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 you really should you the search function both boards have there own threat P5W deluxe discusion/ help http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=32670 http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=45696 1066mhz is the limit P5B http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=27202 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellair Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Otherwise there's the newest Asus commando who can do 1333Mhz...good mobo but nobody tested it out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebush05 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 you really should you the search function both boards have there own threat P5W deluxe discusion/ help http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=32670 http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=45696 1066mhz is the limit P5B http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=27202 Candykane, I've read every thread you've posted. The problem is, there's no definitive answer on what the better motherboard for OS X is. That's what I'm asking. 1066 being the limit is starting to bug me, and has slowed down my purchase. Now I'm searching for a good 1333 mobo that works as good as the P5W. The only Commando I see on NewEgg is this (not 1333) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813131149. Maybe there's an updated board somewhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellair Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Yes with an update of the bios you can reach 1333Mhz FSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebush05 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 Yes with an update of the bios you can reach 1333Mhz FSB Kingskawn, are you positive? I've read rumors of an upcoming 1333mhz bios change, but never confirmed it. Is that update out? EDIT: It looks like your right Kingskawn. A bios update apparently bumps it up to 1333mhz. I'm also looking into the P5N32-E SLI Plus, but haven't had a chance to read about it's compatibility with OS X. The P5N has a 1333mhz FSB. EDIT: {censored}, it looks like the P5N32-E SLI Plus is out of the question for OS X. Guess I'm back to checking out the Commando. The Commando has an intel chipset, so chances are good it'll work with OS X. Anyone see any glaring problems with this boards compatibility? I guess I could buy it, test it, and return it if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candykane Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 it has a 1333 mhz bus there is a theath about it http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...858&hl=P965 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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