Comparing these two MoBo's

imsati · Sep 28, 2007, 04:42 PM

Was going to get a new MoBo earlier in the week, but things came up and now I'm looking to order one tomorrow. Was between a $90 Abit and a $60 ECS, and everyone said go for the Abit.

I did a bit more research and found an Intel that was almost identical but $5 less.

Intel:
http://www.intel.com/products/mother...5Gtp/index.htm

Abit:
http://www.uabit.com/index.php?optio...ge=1&model=330

I don't need it for ultra-hardcore graphics or super fast gaming, just need it for basic stuff while still maintaining speed and future upgradability (sweet--I made a new word!). MoBo I have now isn't too great and is going to be returned. Just need to install the new one first. I don't need the absolute best, just something much better than what I have now. I plan on keeping my CPU for quite a while (I have had zero problems so far with the D-series). Honestly, my only requirements are DDR2, SATA2 capable, and a full-speed PCI-E x16 slot. I'm not concerned with SLI or 1333 FSB or any of that.

Whatever I get, it will be installed with: Pentium D 940, 1 Gig DDR2, e-GeForce 7100GS, and 2 SATA 2's.

Suggestions on which of those is better? Thanks a bunch! Looking to order by 3 PM today so it's shipped tonight. No biggie if I have to wait until Monday to order, but I'd like to at least know it's taken care of.

MicroUnC · Sep 28, 2007, 06:03 PM

Me personaly do not like intel board, i think u should get Abit.

Polaris573 · Sep 28, 2007, 07:38 PM

The Intel link is broken and the Abit one points to the homepage. What boards are you looking at?

imsati · Sep 28, 2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaris573

The Intel link is broken and the Abit one points to the homepage. What boards are you looking at?

Sorry about that. The Abit is the IL9 pro for $90 (with free shipping I'm told since my current MoBo is not to my liking) from Tiger and the Intel is the D945 GTPL for $85 from Tiger (again with free shipping). I was told I can exchange my current one and have it credited, so when all is said and done,. the Abit will cost me $45 and the Intel $35.

I've gotten some feedback through another Forum also and I'm 90% certain which one I'm going for, but I'd still love input.

--Jay

imsati · Sep 28, 2007, 07:59 PM

And I just noticed something. On TigerDirect, it lists the MoBo as Intel D945GTPL, but on Intel's website, they only have a D945GTP.

What's the difference?

Oh, and is there a way to find out if they support Standby and Hibernation? One of my dislikes with my current board is the lack of support for either.

MicroUnC · Sep 29, 2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaris573

The Intel link is broken and the Abit one points to the homepage. What boards are you looking at?

Doesn't matter, i don't like intel mobo's.

imsati · Sep 29, 2007, 01:38 AM

MicroUnC, I love Abit and am leaning towards going with them again. I just found an IB9 for only $10 more. Seems very close to the IL9 Pro. Your thoughts on the two and reasoning?

MicroUnC · Sep 29, 2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imsati

MicroUnC, I love Abit and am leaning towards going with them again. I just found an IB9 for only $10 more. Seems very close to the IL9 Pro. Your thoughts on the two and reasoning?

What is your budget???

MicroUnC · Sep 29, 2007, 10:47 AM

Nice board, but i didn't like the layout. Because it's SATA ports near south bridge too far from the edge. Some people say it has tarrible installation, some think completely diffrent. Everything else is good, got lots of features, Extremely stable, Easy user manual, overclockable, 8GB mem support.

I think u should go with IB9 not with IL9

imsati · Sep 29, 2007, 01:42 PM

I read all the reviews from NewEgg.com and found a lot of installation horror stories. Most seemed though that they were from folks who had little or no experience installing MoBo's. I'm still comparing the two at a few more sights and should make a decision later.

imsati · Oct 1, 2007, 09:23 PM

Well, I ended up going with the IL9 Pro. I'm not even the least bit concerned with OCing, nor do I absolutely need to have the finest gaming system or whatnot, and this one just seemed to be the most sensible for me. It will allow for future upgrades over the next several years, so I'm happy.

Thanks to all who lent advice!

Sep 28, 2007, 04:42 PM	#1
imsati Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 13 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Comparing these two MoBo's Was going to get a new MoBo earlier in the week, but things came up and now I'm looking to order one tomorrow. Was between a $90 Abit and a $60 ECS, and everyone said go for the Abit. I did a bit more research and found an Intel that was almost identical but $5 less. Intel: http://www.intel.com/products/mother...5Gtp/index.htm Abit: http://www.uabit.com/index.php?optio...ge=1&model=330 I don't need it for ultra-hardcore graphics or super fast gaming, just need it for basic stuff while still maintaining speed and future upgradability (sweet--I made a new word!). MoBo I have now isn't too great and is going to be returned. Just need to install the new one first. I don't need the absolute best, just something much better than what I have now. I plan on keeping my CPU for quite a while (I have had zero problems so far with the D-series). Honestly, my only requirements are DDR2, SATA2 capable, and a full-speed PCI-E x16 slot. I'm not concerned with SLI or 1333 FSB or any of that. Whatever I get, it will be installed with: Pentium D 940, 1 Gig DDR2, e-GeForce 7100GS, and 2 SATA 2's. Suggestions on which of those is better? Thanks a bunch! Looking to order by 3 PM today so it's shipped tonight. No biggie if I have to wait until Monday to order, but I'd like to at least know it's taken care of. __________________ Abit IL9 Pro \| Pentium D 940 ('Big D') \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 Separate Generic DVD and CD-R Drives \| 80 GB SATA2 x 2 e-GeForce 7100 GS \| Cooler Master Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 6.06

Processor:	Penium D 940
Motherboard:	Abit IL9 Pro
Cooling:	Masscool Socket 775
Memory:	2 x 512 DDR2 @ 533 Mhz
Video Card:	e-GeForce 7100 GS
Hard Disk:	2x 80GB SATA2
CRT/LCD Model:	19" LCD
Case:	Crappy, but it does what it needs to.
Sound Card:	None
PSU:	450 Watt
Software:	Ubuntu and XP SP2

Sep 28, 2007, 06:03 PM	#2
MicroUnC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Israel Posts: 234 (0.11/day) Thanks: 63 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts System Specs	Me personaly do not like intel board, i think u should get Abit. __________________

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Sep 28, 2007, 07:38 PM	#3
Polaris573 Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Little Rock, USA Posts: 3,284 (1.09/day) Thanks: 68 Thanked 765 Times in 451 Posts System Specs	The Intel link is broken and the Abit one points to the homepage. What boards are you looking at? __________________ Lector benevole, legum servi sumus ut liberi esse possimus. Accipere quam facere praestat injuriam Fold for Techpowerup!

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Sep 28, 2007, 07:59 PM	#5
imsati Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 13 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And I just noticed something. On TigerDirect, it lists the MoBo as Intel D945GTPL, but on Intel's website, they only have a D945GTP. What's the difference? Oh, and is there a way to find out if they support Standby and Hibernation? One of my dislikes with my current board is the lack of support for either. __________________ Abit IL9 Pro \| Pentium D 940 ('Big D') \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 Separate Generic DVD and CD-R Drives \| 80 GB SATA2 x 2 e-GeForce 7100 GS \| Cooler Master Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 6.06 Last edited by imsati; Sep 28, 2007 at 08:14 PM.

Sep 29, 2007, 01:38 AM	#7
imsati Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 13 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MicroUnC, I love Abit and am leaning towards going with them again. I just found an IB9 for only $10 more. Seems very close to the IL9 Pro. Your thoughts on the two and reasoning? __________________ Abit IL9 Pro \| Pentium D 940 ('Big D') \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 Separate Generic DVD and CD-R Drives \| 80 GB SATA2 x 2 e-GeForce 7100 GS \| Cooler Master Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 6.06

Sep 29, 2007, 10:47 AM	#9
MicroUnC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Israel Posts: 234 (0.11/day) Thanks: 63 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts System Specs	Nice board, but i didn't like the layout. Because it's SATA ports near south bridge too far from the edge. Some people say it has tarrible installation, some think completely diffrent. Everything else is good, got lots of features, Extremely stable, Easy user manual, overclockable, 8GB mem support. I think u should go with IB9 not with IL9 __________________

Sep 29, 2007, 01:42 PM	#10
imsati Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 13 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I read all the reviews from NewEgg.com and found a lot of installation horror stories. Most seemed though that they were from folks who had little or no experience installing MoBo's. I'm still comparing the two at a few more sights and should make a decision later. __________________ Abit IL9 Pro \| Pentium D 940 ('Big D') \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 Separate Generic DVD and CD-R Drives \| 80 GB SATA2 x 2 e-GeForce 7100 GS \| Cooler Master Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 6.06

Oct 1, 2007, 09:23 PM	#11
imsati Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 13 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, I ended up going with the IL9 Pro. I'm not even the least bit concerned with OCing, nor do I absolutely need to have the finest gaming system or whatnot, and this one just seemed to be the most sensible for me. It will allow for future upgrades over the next several years, so I'm happy. Thanks to all who lent advice! __________________ Abit IL9 Pro \| Pentium D 940 ('Big D') \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 Separate Generic DVD and CD-R Drives \| 80 GB SATA2 x 2 e-GeForce 7100 GS \| Cooler Master Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 6.06

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