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-Ever- · 01-17-2004, 01:02 PM

I managed to blow my year old Gigabyte mobo while installing it in a new case. I'm looking to upgrade to either the MSI 865PE Neo-2 motherboard or the MSI 875P Neo motherboard. The only real difference is that the first is the 865 chipset while the second is the 875. While the 875 is theoretically faster, the 865 is confirmed to be able to run Intels PAT technology and seems to make it basically as fast as the 875.
Do you know of any other notable differences between the two? In this picture, you can see a plug in the optical jack. Is that an In-Out jack or just out? I'm not interesetd in surround sound, just interested in *recording* surround sound (hence it would be important for it to be an IN as well) They both have numerous extra options, and I think the same can be had for both.
Thanks guys
-T

also- The Asus P4C800 tops these two boards by a little in benchmarking all across the spectrum, but comes with virtually no extras. I don't actually have to have the extras but the optical I/O sounds nice. I've already got a firewire PCI expansion and an ethrenet card. It's just about the same prices as the MSI. Yes or no?

ps- the computer is for semi-heavy music production and some gaming. I'm already using a P4 2.3 and a gig of Rambus but I know I'll have to get new DDR ram with the board. I'm thinking of getting a gig (2x 512) of DDR400 ram and maybe a new processor that can do 800mhz fsb.

Links to the boards:
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=528
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=434

AxByC · 01-18-2004, 07:50 AM

get an abit ic7 maxx. its what i have. super stable, do alot of movie editing on it.

merkerguitars · 01-18-2004, 09:48 AM

I would go with the Asus they have a 3 year warranty which is quite nice

01-17-2004, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	Motherboard Gurus I managed to blow my year old Gigabyte mobo while installing it in a new case. I'm looking to upgrade to either the MSI 865PE Neo-2 motherboard or the MSI 875P Neo motherboard. The only real difference is that the first is the 865 chipset while the second is the 875. While the 875 is theoretically faster, the 865 is confirmed to be able to run Intels PAT technology and seems to make it basically as fast as the 875. Do you know of any other notable differences between the two? In this picture, you can see a plug in the optical jack. Is that an In-Out jack or just out? I'm not interesetd in surround sound, just interested in recording surround sound (hence it would be important for it to be an IN as well) They both have numerous extra options, and I think the same can be had for both. Thanks guys -T also- The Asus P4C800 tops these two boards by a little in benchmarking all across the spectrum, but comes with virtually no extras. I don't actually have to have the extras but the optical I/O sounds nice. I've already got a firewire PCI expansion and an ethrenet card. It's just about the same prices as the MSI. Yes or no? ps- the computer is for semi-heavy music production and some gaming. I'm already using a P4 2.3 and a gig of Rambus but I know I'll have to get new DDR ram with the board. I'm thinking of getting a gig (2x 512) of DDR400 ram and maybe a new processor that can do 800mhz fsb. Links to the boards: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=528 http://www.msi.com.tw/program/produc...il.php?UID=434 __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses-- Last edited by -Ever-; 01-17-2004 at 01:48 PM..

01-18-2004, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
AxByC Insane	get an abit ic7 maxx. its what i have. super stable, do alot of movie editing on it. __________________ Not all drugs are good. Some of them are great. -Bill Hicks

01-18-2004, 09:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	I would go with the Asus they have a 3 year warranty which is quite nice __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985