Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3: Any Good?

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Orayn

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I'm finalizing my new Core 2 build, and I was wondering if this motherboard has any serious problems. I do plan to overclock, just not right away. (I was going to get Intel's lower-end offering, but it's not no overclocking options whatsoever.)
 
It is a pretty solid mobo especially for the price. Good oc'ing options, I am pretty darn confident you will be pleased.
 
Im using it right now and no problems in site. Works with my corsair XMS DDR2-800 2 gigs ram and my X-Fi card great.
 
Hey Chicken,

What are the timings and voltage on the Corsair RAM you have? I've got a few cases of the DS3 having issues with OCZ 6400 and some Gskill. Just wanted to make sure if it's narrowed down to the RAM.
 
I don't like ds3... :mad:

It gave me nothing but trouble... I'm sitting on asus p5b banilla... A solid board...

It has it's quorks of course but stable... me likes...
 
Brahmzy said:
The 965 mobo of choice among enthusiasts!
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The 965 chipset is the mid-level chipset from Intel. The 975x is their enthusiast product line. Just be aware that Core 2 Duo support is universal for the 965 chipset, but varies from motherboard to motherboard for the 975x chipset.
 
mayakindaguy said:
Hey Chicken,

What are the timings and voltage on the Corsair RAM you have? I've got a few cases of the DS3 having issues with OCZ 6400 and some Gskill. Just wanted to make sure if it's narrowed down to the RAM.
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Heres what im using, worked right of the box

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145590

Timing 5-5-5-12
Voltage 1.9V

i know timings arn't great but i grabbed these for $155 AR
 
The reviews for the DS3 board have been fantastic, but it is primarily praised for its ability to support very high front-side bus (FSB) speeds. Reviews have stated that the Vcore drops quite a bit when pushing high 300's to low 400's on the FSB, but the board was very stable at high clock rates.

I like the feature set of the DS4 model, but I am unable to locate it via my favorite e-tailers.
 
From what I've heard, the DS4 is only available in Europe right now. Don't know why.
 
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