Looking to go 64

Hello all
I am looking to go with an AMD 64, I want to know what is the best chipset and motherboard to go with, KT800 or NForce 3. I am not looking for future expandability because the technology changes fast. I will need a new mobo by the time the proc is outdated (Multiproc Chips). I am gonna get a AMD Athlon 64 3000+ proc.

I appreciate any thoughts.

 

Here is a good read.

http://www.sharkyextreme.com/guides/MHGSBG/article.php/10707_3415901__3

http://arstechnica.com/guide/system/hotrod.html

I am waiting for the Nforce SLI boards

Matt

 

Best to work out if you are going for Socket 754 or for 939.

If 754 I would say the DFI board:
DFI LanParty UT nF3 250Gb (Socket 754) Motherboard

These are sold in most placed for under £80

If 939 I would wait a week or two a grab an nForce 4, my money is on Gigabyte getting to stock to resellers first:

Gigabyte GA-K8NXP-9 nVidia nForce4 Ultra (Socket 939)

However the estimated retail price on this is £140-£150 so its a heavy investment.

 

Thanks for the replies, I think that I am going with a socket 754 because next yeaar I will want a multiproc and I will get a new mobo with that. Does the DFI LanParty UT nF3 250Gb run pretty cool I have heard that different boards run hot with the 64s.

 

If you don't want to get stuck with a CPU that will be very hard to couple with a new mobo in the future I would suggest a 939 pin as the support for this socket will last far longer than 754 pin.

 

Should I go with a socket 939 even if I don't plan on upgrading?

 

Also NF3 dont like punkbuster,ive had a hell of a time with game`s,gone over to ASUS now and np @ all.