Recent content by DKT

We just built 2 systems with this motherboard on Christmas day. One was with a 20 pin 500 watt power supply (Ultra) with a 20 - 24 pin adapter. The other was with a 520 watt power supply with a 24 pin connector that crapped out upon power up. We took a older 450 watt power supply (that only...

I just wanted to get back and let you know how the systems worked out. Both kids were very pleased with the systems, and the on board audio is quite good (they are only playing games), so Christmas was a sucess. Thanks again. BTW, I was able to find 3200+ DPMW processors, that so far hit...

I discovered the younger son has one of the sets you recommended (X-530). I just ordered from Newegg the Z-5300. They had $30 off and cheapest shipping. I also decided to take your advice and see how the onboard audio performs before getting an audio card. Thanks everyone for your help.

Yes he should be studying, but I'm trying to be realistic (trying not to be the typical parent, but as next year approaches, I'll probably change).

Thanks. What's MM and HT?

We're getting our kids new computers for Christmas, and have purchased the Epox 9NPA+ Ultra mobos. Questions: 1) Is the on board audio a viable way to go (as opposed to getting a separate sound card)? 2) In reading the AT review of the ultras, I'm not sure I understood their audio test...

Thanks sgtdic and servo. Mwave has the boards for $93. I'm still surprised by the Anandtech review that showed that these boards have the LDT adjustment. This is a great forum. Everyone seems interested in helping.

I think I found the difference. The Epox manual has the page listed as the "Power BIOS Features", while the screenshot title is "Genie BIOS Setting". Could there be 2 BIOS' for this board? Could Wesley have done the review with the Genie BIOS?

I found another review and it says that the LDT can be set: http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/motherboards/1547_1.html There is a screenshot of the bios page (I think it is the 6th screenshot).

I'm in the process of buying our kids computer hardware for Christmas. So far we purchased AMD 64 3200+ processor, XP-90 cooling, G.Skill 2x1GbZX memory. I'm looking at a 7800 GT video card, and am looking at this motherboard. In the Ultra review that Anandtech did it said one of the features...