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If it performs as well as the P5E-VM, then I would definitely go with the ASUS. The LanParty JR has DFI's infamous reliability. I count 3 with dead boards already.would this mb be preferable over the p5q-em if i don't intend to use crossfire?
If it performs as well as the P5E-VM, then I would definitely go with the ASUS. The LanParty JR has DFI's infamous reliability. I count 3 with dead boards already.
wow, that really is a bad spate of motherboards. wth is going on with DFI?
Typical DFI quality issues. They'll claim there are no issues, then a new "SUPER" edition of this board will be released that actually performs as expected, but randomly shoots 12v directly to your processor, frying it. Then, they'll claim you weren't using an approved PSU and deny your warranty. Then, a dude named Travis (well, not anymore) will berate you on the internet. While you're doing all this, people everywhere but YOUR house will be breaking OC'ing records.
Sleepeeg3, does that sound about right?
I dont want to come down too hard on DFI, because they are the only game in down for SLI/Crossfire mATX, but I swore them off after 3 dead Infinitys in the socket A days. That was before the bios issues were known and people actually started to sell backup bioses for when the bios died. Their own forum rep tried to leave, because they were trying to silence him about the issues. I also just saw a formerly respected member of PC Perspective, who helped me and a lot of people during the Infinity days, became a mod/employee in the DFI forums and was talking down to someone about expecting a DFI DK P35-T2RS to overclock 472MHz+ because it was a cheap board.
That said, if you want a dual PCI-E board, it is the only choice. Pvhk's works great and mine was running successfully for a few days and only had bios corruption(?) because it was reset so many times to determine the max FSB. I probably could have left it at 400x9 and been fine, although I was struggling to find stability at that same speed as the ASUS
One good(?) thing I can say is a rep from DFI both e-mailed and called me when I submitted the RMA with MotherboardPro. They were also quick to respond when I asked them about upcoming models. Just wish their boards were more reliable
If you really want Crossfire, can accept a 450-500fsb, then it might turn out to be a decent board. They also have SLI, DDR3, nVidia and AMD boards to look forward to these might turn out to be better.
Nehalem may be something to wait for, but for gaming it may actually turn out to be slower. Anandtech said the reduced L2 is going to hurt performance.
yang post pics of the dual 4870X2 action. I don't believe you!
Damn impressive! corsair HX1000 in a matx board...
BTW, some 3d bench would be nice (vantage...)
Ya I had some major issues with the 8.8s, they were simpling not going to run. First time I have ever had issues with ATi drivers, but then these are the first cards I've owned since they were acquired.