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06-22-2006, 04:39 PM
derektm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus013

I didnt know, most mobos arne't quade pumped.

Actualy most *Intel* boards are :p:
06-22-2006, 06:59 PM
Anemone

Quad pumped has been around since near the advent if not AT the advent of netburst.

On another note the P5WDH appears to only have 3 sata coming off the ICH7R (dunno where the 4th link goes maybe the external) and a second 3 coming off the secondary chip. That's not so much fun since the ICH7 performs far better - and I have 4 drives it just figures. Oh well probably throw one of the drives on the secondary and live with it, but I had expected there to be 4+4 or 4+3 secondary. sigh

Third note, there is a bios out for the P5WDH that goes to 500mhz fsb. It's been tested and hit 435 445 something like that.

:)
06-22-2006, 07:25 PM
Brutus013

Ok, after looking at a large part of those mobos, it seems like they are all pretty expensive. Are there any Conroe mobos that are around $120 and support SLI?
06-22-2006, 09:13 PM
alpha0ne

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemone

On another note the P5WDH appears to only have 3 sata coming off the ICH7R (dunno where the 4th link goes maybe the external) and a second 3 coming off the secondary chip. That's not so much fun since the ICH7 performs far better - and I have 4 drives it just figures.:)

Yes that is why I may opt for the P5B Dlx that uses the 965P/ICH8R chipset
06-23-2006, 03:07 AM
Anemone

Not going 965 because of the dual 8x on the 975 - for future use :p
06-23-2006, 12:59 PM
DARK SIDE

I have one 300gb HD drive and need 1 sata.who needs that much sata conection?4 Hd drives?Huhh,childish.
06-23-2006, 01:08 PM
426hemi

did you ever hear of a raid array?
06-23-2006, 01:14 PM
Repoman

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARK SIDE

I have one 300gb HD drive and need 1 sata.who needs that much sata conection?4 Hd drives?Huhh,childish.

Childish? How is that childish? Maybe someone else needs more storage then you :rolleyes: Ever hear of video editing, or extensive music/video collections :rolleyes: Don't be an ass
06-23-2006, 01:43 PM
DARK SIDE

Im working with skystar2 card.I know what is storage space and multimedia working...i dont need more space than 300gb.RAID?2 hd drives on two conection slots on mobo is enough.2x300gb=600gb in raid!!Ok.for me(two sata).
Other thing is if someone have to many small hd drives with small storage space...but 40gb,80gb...that's history....
06-23-2006, 02:11 PM
Scarlet Infidel

Because nobody uses those silly raptors.
06-23-2006, 02:13 PM
graham_h

I think most of us DO use silly Raptors
06-23-2006, 02:15 PM
hookid

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham_h

I think most of us DO use silly Raptors

i think he was being sarcastic

i just got my 150GB 16MB Cache "silly" Raptor :) muhaha
06-23-2006, 02:17 PM
matt89

i wish i had a silly raptor
06-23-2006, 03:21 PM
Brutus013

Dude, I know someone who does video editing, and he has six 500GB harddrives. Yes, 3TB. some people need more than others.
06-23-2006, 03:22 PM
Brutus013

Also, once again, what Conroe mobos are priced in at about $130?
06-23-2006, 03:39 PM
Nathanael

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus013

Also, once again, what Conroe mobos are priced in at about $130?

I'd guess the P5B and gigabyte's GA-P965-DS4 will be somewhere around that.
06-23-2006, 03:50 PM
cronic

i agree, i need a conroe board that has 4 sata off the ich7r.
2x36 raid o for vista
2x36 raid 0 for xp
and then i would like at least 2 more off secondary chip, preferrbly 4 more, total 8, but hey, thats just me.
06-23-2006, 03:51 PM
Anemone

1 SATA optical drive
3 SATA raptors
1 SATA large hardrive for storage and ghost images

That's 5 even before I buy any more. So yes 4 is bare minimum, assuming I'd be willing to put one of the raptors to work elsewhere, which I wouldn't prefer, or use the secondary SATA chip, which we know won't perform as well as the ICHx.

I hope you were being sarcastic. If so, apologies.
06-23-2006, 04:25 PM
vapb400

Has anybody heard if Gigabyte is updating their GA-G1975X?

I doubt it because they have been flaunting their 965x boards, I feel like they'd be flaunting this as well.

And I remember reading that one big manufacturer wouldn't be updating their 975, so I am assuming that is Gigabyte.
06-23-2006, 05:05 PM
Dave DEF

I said it would happen:

http://www.asrock.com/product/ConRoe865PE.htm
06-23-2006, 05:33 PM
GoldenTiger

NEEDS MOAR MATX boards, Bat Man!
06-23-2006, 05:51 PM
Anemone

975x for me (if one comes with ICH8 that'd be intriguing from the right vendor) and prolly either an Asus or DFI offering. A little birdie says a very desireable psu is coming in a month, so that'll fix that :)

Dunno if I'll buy new ram or use current, DDR2 533 3 2 2 8 timings. HS = dunno. Rest is gradually settling.

Going to be sad if Conroe availability is so bad I'm stuck till August or Sep waiting :(
06-23-2006, 05:55 PM
stealthbomber

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave DEF

I said it would happen:

http://www.asrock.com/product/ConRoe865PE.htm

LOL a Conroe compatible board equipped with AGP and DDR1, good for people moving from AMD rigs.
06-23-2006, 06:09 PM
Anemone

Yeah I looked at it and had a bit of nostalgia. AGP... those were the days :)
06-23-2006, 06:10 PM
AzraelDarkangel

I'm wondering how many of the Conroe boards will support Kentsfield quad core when they come out. I've already heard the Intel D975XBX board will, also Coolaler had one running on an MSI? (can't find the thread at the moment). What about the others? Someone should start a sticky on Kentsfield support if it hasn't been done yet.

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