I'm trying to find a value priced prescott ready mobo

[idiot_y]

I've heard there are a lot of compatibility issues with prescott cores. Does anyone have any good experiences with any specific chipsets? I was thinking of buying a MSI PT880 Chipset PT880 Neo-LSR but heard the bios actually doesn't support the prescott......

[oddjob]

No experience with the Prescott, but all I can say is don't cheap out on the motherboard. A good rule of thumb when building an Intel system is, "Intel on Intel". What that means is, use an Intel CPU on a mobo that uses an Intel chipset. The most recommended boards for Intel systems are Intel and Asus branded boards. Abit is also a reputable manufacturer.

[Markoman01027]

I have heard bad Reviws on the Prescott CPU. Although, I believe the ASUS P4P800 DELUXE version is a Prescott ready motherboard.

Yes I agree Oddjob, Intel on an Intel will give you great stability, but no overclocking. Users go with ASUS or ABIT for their stability aswell as their overclocking features.

[Cricket]

I'd skip the Prescott for now and wait until it comes out in the LGA-775 package and the supporting chipsets had some time to mature a bit. The 478 pin Prescotts have heat issues and actually perform slower than a comparable Northwood P4.

:) Cricket

[glc]

When he says "Intel on Intel", he means Intel processors on Intel chipsets, not necessarily Intel branded boards.

Concur, stay away from the Prescott in Socket 478 form factor, they are furnaces and really don't perform any better than the tried and proven Northwood.

[idiot_y]

I already bought a prescott 2.8e, doh! , should i spend the extra money on a 3rd party hsf or stick with the retail, if 3rd party, any recommended (not too expensive) hsf?

[idiot_y]

actually maybe i'll just auction it off on ebay and go with the northwood.....

[Jaggannath]

Why not return it?? Say you've changed your mind, and that you'll buy a different but identically priced one from them
Usually they have a 30 day give back guarantee

[idiot_y]

isn't there a restocking fee of some kind....i'm not sure it was ZipZoomFLy.com

[Alfie]

Not on an exchange,if you wanted your money back,there may be.

[imbest123]

Depends what you are doing with your cpu. For games the Prescott is beaten by the Northwood but for editing the Prescott is better. The Precott is also a better oc'er is given the right cooling because of its micron size.