ASUS P5VD1-X Socket 775 - Page 2

The_YongGrand · 18th Nov 2007, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddler

Hey thanks again guys. Sorry - mobo model number is GA P35C DS3R. That looked good with the 3 PCI slots - I'll need 2 for the soundcard that is already there and wireless adapter plus one spare in case I need it. But what would I need it for?

The Asus P5KPL-VM was harder to find from a solid dealer over here - dabs.co.uk has all the items I mentioned and they are reputable. But I'll search more TYG - don't wish to ignore your solid advice

I didn't realise the intel BX80557E6750 comes with heatsink and fan as standard - usually they say so in the specs and this didn't
dabs.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 S775 2.66ghz 4mb Cache 1333FSB (BX80557E6750)

I'm unlikely to overclock, nor is George, our youngest son, who might end up with this system - but he does like gaming

so you never know...

The 8800GT is an extra £100

or extra £240 for the 768MB

(oops £140)

Miles

Well, the Gigabyte DS3 is a good one too. The P5KPL-VM is the most basic board with a newer Intel chipset inside, like the DS3. But maybe the DS3 has more features, especially overclocking and the other stuff. It's still good for gaming too. If you can't find the P5KPL-VM, you can try having the DS3, as it is a rock solid one too.

Also, you can continue using the 8600GT - and you can pop a better 8800GT card into it later when you feel like it.

And make sure you have at least 2 gigs of RAM, they are still cheap.

fiddler · 19th Nov 2007, 02:17 PM

TYG, Chai thanks so much

Time to drop in at KL again to buy you guys a beer

I go to NZ again in April. Perhaps Malaysian and stopover in KL

Miles

Chai · 19th Nov 2007, 03:28 PM

Let us know when you drop by again!

fiddler · 25th Nov 2007, 06:25 PM

So far so good here with the new system

The cost is rising though

I didn't spot the single IDE socket on the GA P35C DS3R so decided it was a good excuse to to get acquainted with SATA. another £82 for a 500GB drive.
Anyway, while I await delivery I did a successful initial boot.
Trying to recycle hardware still, though, I thought I'd add the redundant 80GB HD as a slave on a spare W2k system - got a question about this that I'll post on the Technical Support forum.
Miles

The_YongGrand · 25th Nov 2007, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddler

So far so good here with the new system

The cost is rising though

I didn't spot the single IDE socket on the GA P35C DS3R so decided it was a good excuse to to get acquainted with SATA. another £82 for a 500GB drive.
Anyway, while I await delivery I did a successful initial boot.
Trying to recycle hardware still, though, I thought I'd add the redundant 80GB HD as a slave on a spare W2k system - got a question about this that I'll post on the Technical Support forum.
Miles

I apologize for not telling you earlier about the newer boards before purchase - they don't have IDEs anymore, or only one IDE left. Get SATA HDDs, and it'll all be good.

fiddler · 26th Nov 2007, 12:32 AM

Well, I should think so..... hey Adrian, any chance of adding a button to subtract rep points for bad advice? ~~ hehe...

No worries TYG

I'm very grateful for all your help, and looking forward to a faster ride

Miles

Adrian Wong · 26th Nov 2007, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddler

Well, I should think so..... hey Adrian, any chance of adding a button to subtract rep points for bad advice? ~~ hehe...

No worries TYG

I'm very grateful for all your help, and looking forward to a faster ride

Miles

LOL!!! Fortunately, no. Otherwise, I would have far fewer points now!!

fiddler · 26th Nov 2007, 11:30 PM

ROTFL

Then you'd have even fewer than Chai - I'm beginning to wonder if a bloodthirsty power struggle is imminent

Miles

Adrian Wong · 26th Nov 2007, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddler

ROTFL

Then you'd have even fewer than Chai - I'm beginning to wonder if a bloodthirsty power struggle is imminent

Miles

FORTUNATELY, power is not determined by Rep Power.. or Post Count.. or Reputation!!!

Chai · 27th Nov 2007, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiddler

Well, I should think so..... hey Adrian, any chance of adding a button to subtract rep points for bad advice? ~~ hehe...

No worries TYG

I'm very grateful for all your help, and looking forward to a faster ride

Miles

Actually, you can.

Disapprove post will reduce rep points.

Adrian: CS5, remember?

19th Nov 2007, 03:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
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19th Nov 2007, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
fiddler Warming up Join Date: 27 Jan 2006 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 108 Reputation: 570 Rep Power: 8	TYG, Chai thanks so much Time to drop in at KL again to buy you guys a beer I go to NZ again in April. Perhaps Malaysian and stopover in KL Miles

25th Nov 2007, 06:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
fiddler Warming up Join Date: 27 Jan 2006 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 108 Reputation: 570 Rep Power: 8	So far so good here with the new system The cost is rising though I didn't spot the single IDE socket on the GA P35C DS3R so decided it was a good excuse to to get acquainted with SATA. another £82 for a 500GB drive. Anyway, while I await delivery I did a successful initial boot. Trying to recycle hardware still, though, I thought I'd add the redundant 80GB HD as a slave on a spare W2k system - got a question about this that I'll post on the Technical Support forum. Miles

26th Nov 2007, 12:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
fiddler Warming up Join Date: 27 Jan 2006 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 108 Reputation: 570 Rep Power: 8	Well, I should think so..... hey Adrian, any chance of adding a button to subtract rep points for bad advice? ~~ hehe... No worries TYG I'm very grateful for all your help, and looking forward to a faster ride Miles

26th Nov 2007, 11:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
fiddler Warming up Join Date: 27 Jan 2006 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 108 Reputation: 570 Rep Power: 8	ROTFL Then you'd have even fewer than Chai - I'm beginning to wonder if a bloodthirsty power struggle is imminent Miles