smeeIT Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hey guys, I've been looking at motherboards lately and just can't decide on one, I've looked through the forums here a lot too. I've been looking at the ASUS P5K-E/Wifi mobo, and other Gigabyte mobos.... but I can't decide. I'm looking for a board that will install Leopard (10.5.2) the easiest, OC's relatively well (E6600) and is under $150'ish. Post your suggestion and/or experience with the board. Thanks! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89307-suggest-a-p35-mobo-that-leopard-will-install-easy-on-ocs-ok-and-under-150ish/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeeIT Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Anybody? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89307-suggest-a-p35-mobo-that-leopard-will-install-easy-on-ocs-ok-and-under-150ish/#findComment-637170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Philippe Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 http://www.ncixus.com/products/27874/GA-EP35-DS3R/Gigabyte/ 130$. Works great with OSX and OC well too. This is what I am using. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89307-suggest-a-p35-mobo-that-leopard-will-install-easy-on-ocs-ok-and-under-150ish/#findComment-637211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneytoy Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The DS3L is great at $85-$95 If you need raid can can add a card for $15. I am running e8400 great. Will overclock soon. Easy install. Simple sound patch described here. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89307-suggest-a-p35-mobo-that-leopard-will-install-easy-on-ocs-ok-and-under-150ish/#findComment-637314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottath Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 GA-P35-DS4 I have it and my Q6600 runs daily at 3.6ghz [2.4 stock], ram at 1111mhz [800 stock], Brilliant board, and has better cooling compared to the DS3's mentioned above. [cooler = better overclocking] Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89307-suggest-a-p35-mobo-that-leopard-will-install-easy-on-ocs-ok-and-under-150ish/#findComment-637366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeeIT Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hey guys thanks for all the replies. Scott, is it the GA-P35-DS4 Rev. 1.0? or GA-P35-DS4 Rev. 2.0? Linkie to Rev. 2.0 board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16813128064 Will both the Rev's work with OSX? Does it make any difference which one I buy? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89307-suggest-a-p35-mobo-that-leopard-will-install-easy-on-ocs-ok-and-under-150ish/#findComment-637708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuietOC Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I'm looking for a board that will install Leopard (10.5.2) the easiest, OC's relatively well (E6600) and is under $150'ish. Abit IP35-E, low as $60 after rebate (I think mine ended up to be $70). Got my E2140 up to 3.3GHz stable--though I think it was heat not allowing more speed. Everything working except 2 SATA ports due to it using ICR9 (possible to fix though). For a little more the IP35 (no -E) adds ICR9R and Firewire. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/89307-suggest-a-p35-mobo-that-leopard-will-install-easy-on-ocs-ok-and-under-150ish/#findComment-637940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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