Need Opinions on best MB for P3 750

[Amps]

In the next week I plan on purchasing a new processor and motherboard. The processor will be an INtel p3 750 or 800, but the motherboard poses the problem. Most reviews I read recommend staying with the BX chipset. If this is the case ( or isnt) give me your recommendation on MB. I overclock and currently have a Abit bx r2 motherboard with a p2 400. I want to spend no more then $140 bucks on the MB.

[hav0c]

I would go with a Abit VT6X4 or Asus P3V4X.. They use the Via Apollo 133a chipset. plus they have 4X agp.. I use the Abit and it's very stable.. good for overclocking.

Just my 2¢

[Roy]

I have the MSI 6163Pro. I've found that my system is rock-solid at some FSB speeds that will not let me load W98. SoftFSB lets me switch after windoze is loaded and everything is great.

SoftFSB does not directly support the 6163Pro, but handles the 6163. The FSB numbers are different from those shown on the screen, but it works.

Give some thought to getting a reliable board with lots of FSB choices and SoftFSB support.

The PIII-750/100 is a pretty sure thing at 1000/133. I have an 800/100 that doesn't do much more. Maybe you should stay with the BX6-2 until you're sure you need something different. It goes 133, and has Pentium thermal diode capability and SoftFSB support.

[This message has been edited by Roy (edited 07-03-2000).]

[Ygor]

I've used the Abit bx6-2 and am currently using the Msi bx master. I think the bx6-2 has been tested to 133 and maybe above that in reviews. I know the bx master has been, and at the time seemed more stable than the Abit.

The only real drawback to overclocking a coppermine on a bx board is the lack of a 1/2 divider for the agp. If you are using a pci card, the bx master has a 1/2 divider for the pci bus at 133 & above. I really don't know if the bx6 has that or not.

All the reviews I've seen say the bx is faster than the via chip boards, main cause seems to be slow memory.

[Amps]

Ahh thanks for the suggestions...

I am going to keep my bx6r2 motherboard and build up a new pc. I have also seen many things about how the bx MB's are the most stable and fastest out there. Anybody tried the Be6r2?

[Ygor]

Anandtech has a review up on 27 AGP video cards and their ability to handle the 133 overclock!