Abit NF7 fried, need suggestions for replacement

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Cybercat

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Lightning storm. Didn't have a surge protector. Won't make that mistake twice.

Anyway, I got a Mobile 2400+ 45W and it does 2.2GHz at 1.6v, 2.4GHz at 1.8v, 2.5GHz at 1.9v, and 2.6GHz at 2.2v (due to undervolting). I want to decide on a new motherboard, and will not be getting another NF7, since A) I can get something much better now than what I paid for the NF7 originally, B) Two NF7s that my friend owned fried on him, and that's discouraging.

It basically comes down to the DFI Infinity or the Abit NF7-S.

With the DFI Infinity you get 3.3v for the RAM, but only 2v for the CPU. It will handle a higher FSB (my RAM can do 230 with 2.5 CAS latency at best) but I'll be limited to around 2.5GHz. Plus there are those cold boot problems people have been talking about.

With the Abit NF7-S, I get the higher core clock with the added available VCORE options, but am limited to about 220 FSB. I also get Soundstorm and EAX support for onboard audio, but there's always the risk of frying like the other NF7s.

If there is a board out there that is reliable that will get me both a high core clock and FSB, be sure to suggest it. Vmodding is not an option.
 
I'm strongly looking at the Abit AN7. It sucked with the old BIOS, but if you update it, it's supposed to be a really solid OCing board. 2.3v max VCORE, and 3.2v max VDIMM make it the most well rounded of OCing boards as far as voltage options are concerned, and there have been claims of some pretty good FSB achievements.
 
I personally would recomend the Abit NF7-S that board is really good.... once u update the BIOS... very stable oc board my friend is doing very respectable with 2500 mobile and that board just with a moderate watercooling setup
 
Yeah, I'd only say go for the NF7-S. The DFI's are plagued by BIOS problems. The NF7-S is also loaded with features, and is considered one of the best OCing boards out there (if not THE best)
 
If it's a mobile just turn the multi down somewhat and crank your FSB, DFI's are pretty good at handling that and youve got plenty of ram voltage to play with.
 
My NF7-S is the best socket A board I own or have owned.
It's a really solid board.
 
No problems, worries, or complaints with this NF-7 here. I could definetly get more out of this CPU with better RAM and cooling. Or, if you will, more money. :D

Really, though, this board has been really great... I don't seem to worry about it getting fried, for some reason.
 
I use to believe the DFI was clearly the best above and beyond the Abit. Purchased a lan party and it died 2 days later...under burn in..AT DEFAULT settings. Back to the NF7 and never looked back.
 
NF7-S V2.0 is an excellent overclocking board. If the board doesn't show any obvious damage I would send it back to Abit. See what they say.
 
Kingofl337 said:
NF7-S V2.0 is an excellent overclocking board. If the board doesn't show any obvious damage I would send it back to Abit. See what they say.
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We'll see. I don't know if I can do anything with it.

Anyway, I ordered the Abit AN7. This board has the high VCORE of the NF7-S, with the high VDIMM of the Infinity. With the most recent BIOS this should be a good performer. I'll let you guys know.
 
please do tell us how it performs with the latest BIOS as I have tried the AN7 and oc'ing results were worse than the nf7
 
Cybercat said:
With the DFI Infinity you get 3.3v for the RAM, but only 2v for the CPU.
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You can too get 3.3 v for ram from an nf7-s, all you need is wire and a sodering iron, from point a to point b :) http://s6.invisionfree.com/underclock/index.php?showtopic=57 last method. I consider the mod easy. Even my poor sodering skills managed to cut it. Only problem is you are stuck with 3.3 volt unless you make a switch for it.
 
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