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[abhijit_reddevil]

The heating issues have been discussed time and again in this forum. These are all myth, people with little knowledge of the latest hardware trends are spreading this false notion. Actually there is a heating issue with the Pentium-4 presscotts. They tend to get overheated when on considerable load. I can assure you that there is no such problem with the present AMD 64-bit processors. Granted, these were problems with the previous generation proccys but now it has been solved.

They run great and offer great value for money.

 

[Maverick340]

AAg!i have had it..
My dealer is now giving my a ASUS A8N-E only along with a AMD X2 processor only!(which costs ~~16 ,500)instead of a AMD 64 300+
HE is givig this 3000+ processor only with ASUS K8N-MX(which doesnt support PCI-E arch.)
He has also said he wud avoid the MSI motherboards as they are incompatible with AMD pro.So my choice of MSI RS-482 is out!
What do i doo??

PS:is the deltapage site down??

 

[abhijit_reddevil]

I think you are referring to AMD 3800+ X2, because 4200+ X2 costs around 26.5k. Anyway, if you want dual core then get it alongwith A8N-E, maybe from another dealer, otherwise get the 3000+. It seems that your present dealer is not technically sound, or he is trying to cover for his deficiencies in stock.

Who told that MSI motherboards are incompatible with AMD processors? MSI RS 482M2-IL is one of the most popular boards on the AMD platform. You can check their website www.msi-computer.com for more info.

 

[aryayush]

Thanks a lot, Vijay. The whole upgrade you suggested would cost me around Rs. 3,000 if I return my present graphics card. Quite reasonable.

What is the cost of 512 MB DDR2 RAM, BTW?

 

[Aniruddh]

it shud cost u some where around 3k + -.

 

[Netjunkie]

Suggest me a good alternative to the ASUS A8N-E.
There seems to be a severe shortage of this mobo here in Hyderabad.
The MSI K8N NEO4 Platinum is costly compared to the A8N-E.

The MSI RS 482M2-IL costs Rs 4250/-. Is this price correct?
How about using this mobo with a 6600GT?

 

[vijay_7287]

^^
that price is correct
infact on the lower side

and using it with a 6600gt would be awesome

but if u r goin for an external GFX then invest money on the onboard graphics of tht board

try findin alternatives with no board graphics(with a pcie slot ) and additional features

 

[Aniruddh]

exactly if u wont go for external gpu then its the best,but as u said u r gonna put a gpu then better get a mobo without onboard grapix with more features.

price is absolutely rite.

 

[anirudhasarawgi]

I need help in deciding motherboard for my pc

My dealer got MSI K8N Neo4 SLI-FI....is there a motherboard like that?

I searched and found one MSI K8N SLI-FI

Is MSI K8N Neo4 SLI-FI and MSI K8N SLI-FI the same ?

does MSI K8N SLI-FI and MSI K8N Neo4 PLATINUM/SLI got same features ?

 

[Netjunkie]

Well, my requirement is a good mobo to run an AMD 64 3200+ with a Leadtek 6600GT.
The A8N-E, as i said is not available here. So suggest me an alternative.
Any idea how much the MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum costs?
I dont need the SLI version of this board.

 

[vijay_7287]

^^^

how abt the winfast nf4k8mc
costs abt 4000 bucks (not sure abt its availability in HYD)


Hmm
the MSI platinum looks kool check this link
*www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=637

and the price is abt 6.5k
( available at CTC)

 

[Netjunkie]

Thanks for the help Vijay.

Priced at 6.5k its a little costly when compared to the A8N-E.
Well I have decided on ASUS A8N-E or MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum.
Now which one should I prefer?
Have a look at these links & help me choose one.

*www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=637

*www.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=455&l1=3&l2=15&l3=171

 

[CyCo]

pls give prices for 17" 19" and 21" flatscreens asap ...
and which 1s are the best like the acer 1 digitized suggested ......

the reason im hesitating for LCD is only becoz i read that it blurs for any other resolution than the one it is optimized for AND HENCE GAMES LAG ..
i have 12k to spare for monitor in my config .. so which 1 ?? 17" LCD or FLATscreen which i can get for 12g ??

pls reply asap as am finalisin config ..

ty dudes

 

[guitarfreak]

Socket 754 vs 939

1) I wanted to get a MSI 480 + AMD 64 3000+ (Sochet 939) from my computer vendor based on advice from this forum but he recommends the same motherboard and processor but with socket 754 which is cheaper by about 1k. Is it a good decision to go for Socket 754?

2) Which monitor is better LG 17' CRT or Samsung 17' 793s? From my perception LG is better as it has a wider display area and better color combination when compared to Samsung. Also my friend's Samsung display seems to move up and down -maybe due to inapprpriate magnetic shielding. Give me ur opinion please as most people on this forum seem to prefer Samsung.

3)Also ur opinion on LG DVD Writer as the Sony DVDwriter of the same speed is 4000 when compared to LG which is 3300.

 

[vijay_7287]

Thanks for the help Vijay.

Priced at 6.5k its a little costly when compared to the A8N-E.
Well I have decided on ASUS A8N-E or MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum.
Now which one should I prefer?
Have a look at these links & help me choose one.

*www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=637

*www.asus.com/products4.aspx?modelmenu=2&model=455&l1=3&l2=15&l3=171

ok after checkin both the links
i think they go hand in hand
but u said ASUS wasnt available
if it is then go for it coz its cheaper by a 1000 bucks
and moreover it gives additional Bios tweakin featureswhich is obviously our area of interest !!!

but if it is not available then the MSI board is a good alternative

wat abt the winfast board is it avilable in HYD ???
i think it offers grt features for 4000 bucks!!!

 

[abhijit_reddevil]

@guitarfreak: If you get socket 754, then the board will have AGP 8X slot, which will be quite outdated. Socket 939 boards are the way of the future as they have PCI-express slot for you to add the latest graphics cards.

 

[guitarfreak]

@digitised: The vendor did tell me it has a PCI express slot . Also check out this link, this seems to be a new motherboard

*www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=682

Apart from PCI express is there any other advantage for the socket 939.

Also opinion on RS482vsRS480

 

[Netjunkie]

wat abt the winfast board is it avilable in HYD ???
i think it offers grt features for 4000 bucks!!!

Not sure about the Winfast board.
Any specific model number?
I am going to CTC tommorow & I ll find out.

 

[vijay_7287]

yeah the model is

winfast nf4k8mc
cost= Rs 4000
939 pin - ATX
nforce4
PCIE-x
24 pin power supply

 

[vijay_7287]

@digitised: The vendor did tell me it has a PCI express slot . Also check out this link, this seems to be a new motherboard

*www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=682

Apart from PCI express is there any other advantage for the socket 939.

Also opinion on RS482vsRS480

goin for a 939 pin will give u some edge on proc intensive applications

but i dont think digitized was right
the 754 mobo's have pcie support

so it is for u to decide which pin to go for
i suggest the 939 coz it is cost effective
and for the mobo
go for the MSI rs480m2-il (939 pin)
cost = 4500 bucks

go for LG in terms of the monitor

and Sony or more preferably Benq for the DVD riter !!!