Thanks a lot for that info. Now I can rest easy while I decide which MOBO to put inside this second Hackintosh.
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Thanks a lot for that info. Now I can rest easy while I decide which MOBO to put inside this second Hackintosh.
That one looks good. I have been considering the Gigabyte EP45-UD3P or the EP45-UD3L. What are your thoughts on these?
According to the wiki, the EP45T-UD3LR works great.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128371
Doesnt have a ton of fancy features, but supports up to 16gb ddr3 and a 1600 cpu fsb. If i built a new hac soon im getting that board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128371
Doesnt have a ton of fancy features, but supports up to 16gb ddr3 and a 1600 cpu fsb. If i built a new hac soon im getting that board.
The Gigabyte boards I have had worked great the one I have now in my main machine is an EP45-DS3R spare machine has the EP35-DS3R in it both work flawlessly. I have Audigy sound cards in both for sound so can't comment on the on-board sound. I would say pick the board that has the features you want in your price range and go for it. I would add as well in all the years I have been building my own and others computers I have never had a Gigabyte fail on me, which is more than I can say for any other brand...
Edit: I can add Abit to the no fail list too, never had a problem with them either don't know if they are even making boards anymore though.
Do you know if both the digital audio ports (optical/coax) can be used concurrently? This would be very nice for a TV HTPC box (one to TV, one to receiver).
according to this thread ALC888's digital output works with an HDA patch. I have alc888 on my ga-p35-ds3l, but nothing with which to test it, so i cant try it out. I would assume you could use both, but idk.
I really wanted the EP45-SD3L, but New Egg has discontinued that board.
Am thinking about the E7400 boxed processor. I do not plan to over-clock. Many have reviewed this CPU saying the included stock cooler works just fine even for mild over-clocking. I am wondering if the box contains thermal gel.
Am thinking about the E7400 boxed processor. I do not plan to over-clock. Many have reviewed this CPU saying the included stock cooler works just fine even for mild over-clocking. I am wondering if the box contains thermal gel.
I got an E6750 a while ago and it came with a crappy thermal pad. I had ordered a tube of arctic silver anyway, so i was set. I have the stock cooler on my 6750 and after gaming for an hour or so it only get to about 45*C. I've never seen it get hotter than that. Im pretty sure all of the good (6000+) C2Ds are like that.
Anyone have a suggestion for a Gigabyte (or maybe ASUS) ATX board that I can do boot-132 on with little modification? The micro-ATX seems to be the most popular size, but I need a larger board now lol
I want to get a new Windows gaming rig and am looking at Dell's XPS 730x. It has the i7 CPU 2.66GHz and the nVidia 9800GT. I also want to put OS X on it for editing (I have FCS2). Has anyone heard if installing OS X on this system is possible? Would FCS2 have any problems? I'm assuming not because the graphics card is basically an 8800GT. I've done some searching but haven't come across anything really helpful yet.
I don't see why it wouldn't work.
There have been folks using i7's, graphics card doesn't look to be an issue.
If you can get the thing booted, I don't think you'll have a problem with FCP2.
Gigaabyte mobo
This mobo only has 3 mounting holes, but there are 6 more holes with spots of solder around them. Are these also usable to attach the mobo to the case? If not, my case will not accept this mobo. See attached photo.
There are 3 of those holes at the top and 3 at the bottom.
Example: at the lower left between the SATA headers.
This mobo only has 3 mounting holes, but there are 6 more holes with spots of solder around them. Are these also usable to attach the mobo to the case? If not, my case will not accept this mobo. See attached photo.
There are 3 of those holes at the top and 3 at the bottom.
Example: at the lower left between the SATA headers.
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My hackintosh has this board and can confirm the digital out works fine, I am using the digital output with no problems.
The 6 holes look like the standard ATX mounting holes to me. Don't know why they have solder on them but they should be safe to use.
That's what I thought, but the solder makes no sense. The 3 other holes near the corners do not have solder.
Yes, they are meant to be used.
The solder is intended to make sure you get good contact between the mounting screws and the stand offs, as they serve as a grounds.
Yes, they are meant to be used.
The solder is intended to make sure you get good contact between the mounting screws and the stand offs, as they serve as a grounds.
Really? My Asus board comes with little felt washers so the screws don't make contact with the board...
Weird. I've not gotten any with mine over the years (also ASUS, and currently running the P6T6 WS Revolution).
At any rate, the solder around the screws is common to establish a ground with the case (general electronics as well).
Here's a question for you:
I have a Dell SC440 running JaS 10.5.4 now. I have an nVidia 6800GT which is not setting up fully (not working with QE/CI). It gets really hot and uses two molexes to power the fan (which is really noisy).
Anyway, this is the question: What would be a cheap QE/CI compatible, low powered (doesn't need a 6 pin/two molex power connection) card to replace this with?
I have a Dell SC440 running JaS 10.5.4 now. I have an nVidia 6800GT which is not setting up fully (not working with QE/CI). It gets really hot and uses two molexes to power the fan (which is really noisy).
Anyway, this is the question: What would be a cheap QE/CI compatible, low powered (doesn't need a 6 pin/two molex power connection) card to replace this with?
