Asus Mobos Comparison

chingster · 25th Aug 2008, 02:57 PM

Hi, I am a first-time builder and just wanted to know how the Asus P5Q compares to the P5N. Are they more or less the same boards, its just that one supports ATI Crossfire and the other supports Nvidia SLI?

I am planning on installing a single geforce 9800GTX+ OC card on the mobo. Would the card work in the P5Q or do i have to go for an nvidia chipset?

Are nvidia chipsets really that bad compared to intel chipsets?
What are the improved technology changes between the 650i,680i and 750i?

Thanks, much appreciated

Chai · 25th Aug 2008, 04:40 PM

Definitely get the Intel board. It's not that nvidia chipset is bad, it's just that Intel chipset are very refined. No known issues, very stable, overclockable, fast.

I'm using P35 chipset based motherboard, it is very stable. If you are not planning to run mutil card, any Intel board will do.

Adrian Wong · 25th Aug 2008, 06:33 PM

If you only intend to use a single graphics card, the choice is obvious - Intel chipset FTW!

As hard as NVIDIA is trying, Intel's chipset development team has decades of experience and this experience shows in the quality of their chipset and drivers.

Incidentally, Intel has chosen to support ATI CrossFire so all Intel 4-Series motherboard will support ATI CrossFire. Even the future X58 chipset will support ATI CrossFire.

Lacus · 26th Aug 2008, 01:04 AM

yes, intel chipsets ftw

the card you getting will work on all the mobo (no matter Intel or Nvidia chipset) as long you're running it in single card. for dual setup, 1 must either get an Intel chipset (ATI[Crossfire/Xfire]) or nvidia chipset (nvidia[SLI])

generalRage1982hrv · 26th Aug 2008, 05:44 AM

well about mbos there is a way to run sli on some intel chips(asus mbos)
by flashing bios

chingster · 26th Aug 2008, 10:47 AM

man u have no idea how appreciative i am. without this place i would be lost XD. And ye due to all the feedback i have been receiving lately on the forums and speaking with techie friends I think i'll be getting the 4850 instead of the 9800 gtx+. the benchmarks on tomshardware kind of sealed it for me.

The thing is ill be running a 24' samsung display and apparently the 4850 runs best on the 1900x1200 resolution. Also whats this thing I keep hearing about anti-aliasing (AA)?

Also is there such thing as an overclocked version of the 4850HD equivalent to the 9800GTX+ oc?

Thanks again

goldfries · 26th Aug 2008, 11:30 AM

HD4850 at 1900x1200? from my experience - you might regret it, depending on what games you play and how demanding are you on graphic settings.

For 1900x1200, perhaps you should consider the HD4870 instead. Or maybe the GTX260.

Of if you're not picky on graphic details, then yeah go ahead with HD4850.

AA = Anti-Aliasing. It smooths the edges of the graphics you see on your screen.

chingster · 26th Aug 2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldfries

HD4850 at 1900x1200? from my experience - you might regret it, depending on what games you play and how demanding are you on graphic settings.

For 1900x1200, perhaps you should consider the HD4870 instead. Or maybe the GTX260.

Of if you're not picky on graphic details, then yeah go ahead with HD4850.

AA = Anti-Aliasing. It smooths the edges of the graphics you see on your screen.

Ye I'm not too picky on details, I would definitely like to try AA tho, that would be a first for me. =)

Chai · 26th Aug 2008, 02:14 PM

I highly recommend that you stick to a smaller screen. You will regret unless you get a faster card like what goldfries said.

Lacus · 27th Aug 2008, 12:45 AM

well, stick to smaller screen (22 XD)

..you're running a 4850 :3 Btw if you wanna go for a oc version of the 4850, i think i'll recommand the Gainward 4850GS model, which is currently the fastest(4850)? i think so..correct me if i'm wrong..

25th Aug 2008, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
chingster Newbie Join Date: 24 Aug 2008 Posts: 12 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Asus Mobos Comparison Hi, I am a first-time builder and just wanted to know how the Asus P5Q compares to the P5N. Are they more or less the same boards, its just that one supports ATI Crossfire and the other supports Nvidia SLI? I am planning on installing a single geforce 9800GTX+ OC card on the mobo. Would the card work in the P5Q or do i have to go for an nvidia chipset? Are nvidia chipsets really that bad compared to intel chipsets? What are the improved technology changes between the 650i,680i and 750i? Thanks, much appreciated

25th Aug 2008, 04:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,661 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	Definitely get the Intel board. It's not that nvidia chipset is bad, it's just that Intel chipset are very refined. No known issues, very stable, overclockable, fast. I'm using P35 chipset based motherboard, it is very stable. If you are not planning to run mutil card, any Intel board will do. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

25th Aug 2008, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,939 Reputation: 2958 Rep Power: 65	If you only intend to use a single graphics card, the choice is obvious - Intel chipset FTW! As hard as NVIDIA is trying, Intel's chipset development team has decades of experience and this experience shows in the quality of their chipset and drivers. Incidentally, Intel has chosen to support ATI CrossFire so all Intel 4-Series motherboard will support ATI CrossFire. Even the future X58 chipset will support ATI CrossFire. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

26th Aug 2008, 01:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 973 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 2	yes, intel chipsets ftw the card you getting will work on all the mobo (no matter Intel or Nvidia chipset) as long you're running it in single card. for dual setup, 1 must either get an Intel chipset (ATI[Crossfire/Xfire]) or nvidia chipset (nvidia[SLI]) __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz) [Cooled By Xigmatek S1283 with Crossbow] \| Mobo=Asus Maximus Formula \| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

26th Aug 2008, 05:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
generalRage1982hrv ARP Reviewer Join Date: 13 Apr 2008 Location: Vukovar, Croatia Posts: 397 Reputation: 111 Rep Power: 2	well about mbos there is a way to run sli on some intel chips(asus mbos) by flashing bios __________________ www.technewshw.com

26th Aug 2008, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
chingster Newbie Join Date: 24 Aug 2008 Posts: 12 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	man u have no idea how appreciative i am. without this place i would be lost XD. And ye due to all the feedback i have been receiving lately on the forums and speaking with techie friends I think i'll be getting the 4850 instead of the 9800 gtx+. the benchmarks on tomshardware kind of sealed it for me. The thing is ill be running a 24' samsung display and apparently the 4850 runs best on the 1900x1200 resolution. Also whats this thing I keep hearing about anti-aliasing (AA)? Also is there such thing as an overclocked version of the 4850HD equivalent to the 9800GTX+ oc? Thanks again

26th Aug 2008, 11:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
goldfries More Than Meets The Eye Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: KL/PJ Malaysia Posts: 7,864 Reputation: 539 Rep Power: 18	HD4850 at 1900x1200? from my experience - you might regret it, depending on what games you play and how demanding are you on graphic settings. For 1900x1200, perhaps you should consider the HD4870 instead. Or maybe the GTX260. Of if you're not picky on graphic details, then yeah go ahead with HD4850. AA = Anti-Aliasing. It smooths the edges of the graphics you see on your screen. __________________ no computer specs \| no photography gear list \| no userbars \| no quotes

26th Aug 2008, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,661 Reputation: 3984 Rep Power: 72	I highly recommend that you stick to a smaller screen. You will regret unless you get a faster card like what goldfries said. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

27th Aug 2008, 12:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 973 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 2	well, stick to smaller screen (22 XD) ..you're running a 4850 :3 Btw if you wanna go for a oc version of the 4850, i think i'll recommand the Gainward 4850GS model, which is currently the fastest(4850)? i think so..correct me if i'm wrong.. __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz) [Cooled By Xigmatek S1283 with Crossbow] \| Mobo=Asus Maximus Formula \| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]