[mythtv-users] Mobo options?

[Harry Orenstein]

>From: Ben Curtis <fmstratk at coronium.com>
>Reply-To: Discussion about mythtv <mythtv-users at mythtv.org>
>To: mythtv-users at mythtv.org
>Subject: [mythtv-users] Mobo options?
>Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 16:28:05 -0500 (EST)
>
>
>So, I'm one of the not-so-proud kt133 owners and am just going to replace
>this mobo.  I'd like to stick with the Athlon XP 2100+ and PC2100 RAM I
>have for now.  From searching the list and the pvrhw database, I've come
>up with this list so far:
>
>Chaintech 7NIF2  $85
>http://www.chaintechusa.com/tw/eng/product_spec.asp?MPSNo=13&PISNo=15
>This is what Jared used in his guide.  However, I'm curious, since it is
>micro-atx and only has 3 pci slots, can I use the AGP and top PCI slot at
>the same time?  Uses NVIDIA nForce2 IGP + nForce2 MCP.  I'm not too keen
>on the Micro-ATX, but if its sure to work...  Integrated GeForce4 MX, but
>I duno about TVout.  Is there a full sized version of this board?
>
>MSI KT4V  $60
>http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_spec/product_detail.asp?model=KT4VL&search_text=KT4V
>Rated a 10 on the hardware DB.  But I've read some issues online about
>overheating chips on this board.  Not sure if it's really that bad or not.
>This is a VIA chipset (newer though, KT400).  What are the possibilities
>of DMA errors on it?
>
>ASUS A7N8X-VM $91
>http://usa.asus.com/products/mb/socketa/a7n8x-vm/overview.htm
>on the hardware DB (A7N8X, this one is an upgrade, has onboard LAN).  A
>non via audio chipset, so I'd have to redo Alsa. Uses the nVidia nForce2
>IGP chipset.  Also has integrated GeForce 4 MX.
>
>
>I really like the ASUS, but I'm leaning toward the MSI because of price
>(1/3rd less), unless someone tells me otherwise or produces another good
>alternative.
>
>
>Thanks!
>Ben
>
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Ben,

If you like the Asus but think it costs too much try the Asus
A7V8X-X instead.  KT400 chipset.  I have never had any
significant problems with it and it is only $58 on NewEgg.

Has onboard 6 channel sound, 10/100 LAN and supports
PC3200 RAM (I am using PC2700 and PC2100 is fine also).

When I installed Mandrake 9.1 all the hardware was
recognized and worked right off the bat.  I am very
happy with it and, from postings I have seen on this
list, it seems there are many others out there who are
as well.

Hope this helps!!


-- Harry O.

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