PCI-E Video cards?

Harkoliar · 06-05-2007, 04:17 AM

I was looking at this motherboard and I have come across Asus M2N32 SLI Deluxe. This mother board features two PCIe x16 slots for video accelerators, one PCIe x4 slot and three standard PCI slots. For USB and Firewire connectivity, we have the four integrated USB ports, and three headers to support six more USB ports. A single Firewire (IEEE1394) port is on the motherboard and a header for a second port is available on the board as well. The bundle includes three add on brackets for the user: One with two USB ports, one with a Firewire port and one with two eSATA ports, as well as a molex power port.

link is here
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/09/...tml#navigation

So my question is this, how do you utilize the two PCIe X16 slots? Can I just use one video card, "GeForce 8600 GTS"? And in the future, for expandability, do I include another GeForce 8600 GTS in the 2nd PCIe video slot? Im confused.

JrKASperov · 06-05-2007, 04:38 AM

You can either put one Videocard in one slot(or two if it uses up two) and use that, or you can put two of the same cards in SLI mode. It doesn't matter if you put it in one-card mode first and then in SLI or the other way around, it doesn't remember stuff like that anyway. You do have to fiddle in BIOS with SLI settings I believe.

If, in any case, you are considering buying a GeForce 8600 GTS I recommend buying something else. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Harkoliar · 06-05-2007, 04:55 AM

[img]tongue.gif[/img] im a low budget gamer.. what other options can you give me? That card cost 219 USD or 261 AUD in the market for me. If there is any card that is better than the GeForce GTS, and around 300Aud, I would go for it if you would point the way [img]tongue.gif[/img] .

JrKASperov · 06-05-2007, 05:30 AM

I don't know about prices in your area, but I got a nice 7950GT with 512 ram for 200 euros. It's worth the investment. In my area I can get a 7900GT or 7950GT in the same price class as the 8600 GTS and it's a better card. The only advantage of the 8600 would be DX10, which isn't going to support any good games for a while anyway.

If someone can give some info on how the 8500 or 8600 compare to the 7900 or 7600 it would help!

EDIT: I found this. As you can see the 8600 is hardly better than the 7600, and the 7900 GS is better, and probably cheaper or the same price.

[ 06-05-2007, 05:38 AM: Message edited by: JrKASperov ]

Hivetyrant · 06-05-2007, 05:38 AM

Do you need a low end DX10 card? if not, you are still better off buying an ATI X1950 Pro or GT

Harkoliar · 06-05-2007, 05:56 AM

well i tend to make my computers last. Heck my last computer that i am still using is 4.5 years old now [img]tongue.gif[/img] . My current video card is a 5200 gforce fx [img]smile.gif[/img] . (just playing old games

). I havent played oblivion or any other goody games for now

.

I did do a small comparison check. YOu did say you bought that card for 200 Euro = 323Aud.

The 8600 GTS is selling for 261 Aud while the GT card is selling for 189 Aud.

Looking at Toms Hardware for comparison

link: http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/04/...600/page5.html
The 8600 Video card seems to be priced cheaper and better performance than the 7900 GTX and supports DX10. Of course you did buy your video card a while back so the price difference must be big. But I did check my online store for the gforce 7900 and 7950 and they dont have any of those models available in thier online shop. Wierd.

oh btw use This website if you want a good currency conversion:
http://www.xe.com/

[ 06-05-2007, 06:09 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ]

Harkoliar · 06-05-2007, 06:00 AM

And in other news.. HOLY CRAP

New RealPlayer will rip and burn internet video

Quote:

The media player will allow one-click downloading of Flash, Windows Media, QuickTime, or Real's own format.

The world of media players is in for some shocking news, RealPlayer has upped the ante and will allow users to download online videos and burn them to a CD or DVD.

Apparently not content with simple playback features, it will soon allow users to to download most major media formats including Flash, Quicktime, Windows Media, and Real.

"The new RealPlayer gives consumers more control of Internet video than was ever possible before," said Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of Real. "By floating a "download this video" button next to video seen on thousands of Web sites, RealPlayer makes it one-click simple. The new RealPlayer is a major step towards realizing our vision of bringing great digital entertainment to more people on more screens around the world."

more of the article here link:
http://www.zeropaid.com/news/8819/Ne...internet+video

all I can say is coool...

Harkoliar · 06-05-2007, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hivetyrant:
Do you need a low end DX10 card? if not, you are still better off buying an ATI X1950 Pro or GT

i dont know mate, cant hurt to think ahead when there may be applications for DirectX 10 although i would know that it will be crap for gaming. At least this video card will be decent enough for me to play on an average level.

Edit: Thanks for the comments/opinions guys [img]smile.gif[/img] .

[ 06-05-2007, 06:25 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ]

robertthebard · 06-05-2007, 06:27 AM

I went with the 7600GT, and I got my second card for my SLI configuration the other day for 150.00 US, after tax. It performs well in NWN 2, and kicks NWN in the butt, so, I'd say that would be the way to go. The SLI config was basic, as nVidia included one click enabling of SLI mode in it's control panel. At least, I don't think I have to do anything else...

Ilander · 06-05-2007, 10:36 AM

Save up for a little longer and get an 8800GTS 320MB version. It WHOMPS DX9 games, so long as you're gaming at a resolution below 1600 X 1200.

They're priced around $270 USD, or 322 AUD.

It's the better value, it really is...unless the ATI HD 2600 proves better, but it won't be out at least until August.

Oh, and Hellgate: London is a DX 10 game and is supposed to be coming out next month.

06-05-2007, 04:17 AM	#1
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	I was looking at this motherboard and I have come across Asus M2N32 SLI Deluxe. This mother board features two PCIe x16 slots for video accelerators, one PCIe x4 slot and three standard PCI slots. For USB and Firewire connectivity, we have the four integrated USB ports, and three headers to support six more USB ports. A single Firewire (IEEE1394) port is on the motherboard and a header for a second port is available on the board as well. The bundle includes three add on brackets for the user: One with two USB ports, one with a Firewire port and one with two eSATA ports, as well as a molex power port. link is here http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/09/...tml#navigation So my question is this, how do you utilize the two PCIe X16 slots? Can I just use one video card, "GeForce 8600 GTS"? And in the future, for expandability, do I include another GeForce 8600 GTS in the 2nd PCIe video slot? Im confused. __________________ Catch me if you can..

06-05-2007, 04:38 AM	#2
JrKASperov Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 16, 2003 Location: Wa\'eni\'n Age: 38 Posts: 1,701	You can either put one Videocard in one slot(or two if it uses up two) and use that, or you can put two of the same cards in SLI mode. It doesn't matter if you put it in one-card mode first and then in SLI or the other way around, it doesn't remember stuff like that anyway. You do have to fiddle in BIOS with SLI settings I believe. If, in any case, you are considering buying a GeForce 8600 GTS I recommend buying something else. [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ God is in the rain.

06-05-2007, 04:55 AM	#3
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	[img]tongue.gif[/img] im a low budget gamer.. what other options can you give me? That card cost 219 USD or 261 AUD in the market for me. If there is any card that is better than the GeForce GTS, and around 300Aud, I would go for it if you would point the way [img]tongue.gif[/img] . __________________ Catch me if you can..

06-05-2007, 05:30 AM	#4
JrKASperov Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 16, 2003 Location: Wa\'eni\'n Age: 38 Posts: 1,701	I don't know about prices in your area, but I got a nice 7950GT with 512 ram for 200 euros. It's worth the investment. In my area I can get a 7900GT or 7950GT in the same price class as the 8600 GTS and it's a better card. The only advantage of the 8600 would be DX10, which isn't going to support any good games for a while anyway. If someone can give some info on how the 8500 or 8600 compare to the 7900 or 7600 it would help! EDIT: I found this. As you can see the 8600 is hardly better than the 7600, and the 7900 GS is better, and probably cheaper or the same price. [ 06-05-2007, 05:38 AM: Message edited by: JrKASperov ] __________________ God is in the rain.

06-05-2007, 05:56 AM	#6
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	well i tend to make my computers last. Heck my last computer that i am still using is 4.5 years old now [img]tongue.gif[/img] . My current video card is a 5200 gforce fx [img]smile.gif[/img] . (just playing old games ). I havent played oblivion or any other goody games for now . I did do a small comparison check. YOu did say you bought that card for 200 Euro = 323Aud. The 8600 GTS is selling for 261 Aud while the GT card is selling for 189 Aud. Looking at Toms Hardware for comparison link: http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/04/...600/page5.html The 8600 Video card seems to be priced cheaper and better performance than the 7900 GTX and supports DX10. Of course you did buy your video card a while back so the price difference must be big. But I did check my online store for the gforce 7900 and 7950 and they dont have any of those models available in thier online shop. Wierd. oh btw use This website if you want a good currency conversion: http://www.xe.com/ [ 06-05-2007, 06:09 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ] __________________ Catch me if you can..

06-05-2007, 05:38 AM	#5
Hivetyrant Jack Burton Join Date: August 24, 2002 Location: Aussie now in the US of A! Age: 37 Posts: 5,403	Do you need a low end DX10 card? if not, you are still better off buying an ATI X1950 Pro or GT

06-05-2007, 06:27 AM	#9
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 60 Posts: 4,537	I went with the 7600GT, and I got my second card for my SLI configuration the other day for 150.00 US, after tax. It performs well in NWN 2, and kicks NWN in the butt, so, I'd say that would be the way to go. The SLI config was basic, as nVidia included one click enabling of SLI mode in it's control panel. At least, I don't think I have to do anything else... __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Good Music: Here. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

06-05-2007, 10:36 AM	#10
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	Save up for a little longer and get an 8800GTS 320MB version. It WHOMPS DX9 games, so long as you're gaming at a resolution below 1600 X 1200. They're priced around $270 USD, or 322 AUD. It's the better value, it really is...unless the ATI HD 2600 proves better, but it won't be out at least until August. Oh, and Hellgate: London is a DX 10 game and is supposed to be coming out next month. __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[OBV] Patch vs FX video cards ??	Pangur Ban	Miscellaneous Games (RPG or not)	3	06-21-2006 06:22 AM
About Video Cards.	So So	Wizards & Warriors Forum	20	06-18-2005 10:59 PM
Video Capture Cards	harleyquinn	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	10	04-28-2004 10:32 PM
Question on ATI Video Cards	RitingFool	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	5	12-13-2003 09:59 PM
Video Cards question	Lady Blue03	General Conversation Archives (11/2000 - 01/2005)	11	04-07-2003 09:21 AM