August 18, 200520 yr Author I find even most computer buffs don't really know the difference between various socket types or chipsets. That is why you ask advice from uber-geeks or just go to websites and read up on the differences. http://www.nvidia.com/page/nforce4_ultra.html
August 18, 200520 yr Yes, that is definently not a good motherboard. I wouldnt have it anywhere near my computer. http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/socket939/...-p/overview.htm " ..but it costs a bit more too <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Foxconn makes all the motherboards for HP, as well as the HP laptops. They also make most of the components on HP servers. All get rock solid reviews. That mobo I got is likely bad, but I got a great package with the mobo. It has the biggest manual I've ever seen for a mobo, a floppy disk with RAID drivers, tons of connectors, and the most feature rich BIOS I have ever seen. There is something to be said for that. It is also a very inexpensive mobo that offers firewire, and the NForce 4 Ultra chipset which rocks all around. It is my favorite chipset aside from SLI. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's hawt.
August 18, 200520 yr Well, that's because of the silos of info specialities ... I pick up a specific expert guide (hardcopy or internet) before making a decision about anything, even if I am "expert" in the area, sometimes there is news or even regression errors revealed, and it doesn't hurt to have your thoughts double checked. Personally, I know enough to talk knowledgeably about the various componentry, but ratings and so forth I don't pretend to know. The jargon seems to be ludicrously convoluted: I remember the original SLI, not to mention the difference between a 486sx and a 486dx! 486dx had a maths co-processor OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
August 18, 200520 yr I remember a geek friend who finally took the plunge and bought his new pc, when it was a 486-66 (the Goth liked the 666 reference, natch) ... when was that, 1995 ? OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
August 18, 200520 yr Ender, I'm not gonna be here next Friday either. I'll try and score some internets while in San Diego though for the PnP session.
August 18, 200520 yr Foxconn makes all the motherboards for HP, as well as the HP laptops. They also make most of the components on HP servers. Ive never trusted a HP and I never will " Did you say it had RAID for floppy drives? DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
August 18, 200520 yr Author Did you say it had RAID for floppy drives? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, it came with a floppy disk with RAID drivers. Most people expect you to download RAID drivers. I love that Windows XP even with Service Pack 2 does not have RAID drivers built in.
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