I have had 2 Intel DP965-LT classic series motherboards, 2 have been=20
replaced under warranty by Intel which was not bad experience, and have=20
an intermittent one, probably heating related. Sometimes firm sideways  =20
pressure on the big heat sink near the CPU, and it will be OK for an=20
hour or 2. Appears that wave soldering missed vias in a 3" circle=20
roughly near the middle of the board. I have twice gone and hand cleaned=20
the bare copper with fine grit nylon (wasn't that tarnished) and hand=20
soldered, leaving smooth shiny solder at the vias, trying to leave the=20
solder tip for more than basic melting, which has helped. When Intel=20
Mb's were made in Ireland they were bulletproof, but these Chinese are junk=
!

3 Questions:
1: Is there any other actions I might do to salvage these boards.=20
Doesn't seem like it's components?
2: New same model boards are available $60, but I feel that would be a=20
waste. There are some reconditioned boards out there a little less=20
costly, don't know where the rehab was done, but could ask, and if not=20
China, might be worth a try. My thinking is there is a very common=20
defect, easily fixed with right equipment, and these could be better=20
than new. Thoughts?
3: These boards are following spec's:
socket LGA775, 3ghz, dual core CPU, DDR2, 800mhs FSB, (1) PCI-E16=20
graphics, (3) PCI, (3) PCI-1, (6) USB, (4) USB on board, (1) RS-232, (1)=20
printer port.
I have found SuperMicro C2SBC-Q-O @ $160 that looks like it will do the=20
job. What are comments on Supermicro products. They have 1 year=20
warranty, Intel has 3 years. Should I bite the bullet and spend the=20
money. Are there any other products suggested.

Thanking in advance for comments. :)

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