So far none of the 690G solutions I've seen pictures of have been particularly impressive, so maybe a wishlist is in order:
1.a.) D-sub, DVI, and HDMI onboard - we don't need the LPT port any longer guys, it's 2007.
1.b.) Bracket that plugs into motherboard header which supports Component out - please leave space on bracket for high quality connectors, not the cheapies...it costs no more to do that so this should be easy.
2.) Firewire on back panel I/O, header onboard for front cases that have it. Why most of the 690G motherboards don't have Firewire - including the LGA775 Abit X1250 board - I have no idea, it seems a no brainer for boards with this chipset to have it.
3.) Optical out.
4.) Solid state caps where applicable, high quality Japenese caps everywhere else. See the Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD website, that's what we'd like.
5.) Bundled software to let me enjoy HD-DVD's and/or Bluray's at 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i...basically, whatever I want.
6.a.) For the mATX, 1 PCIe 16x for sure (I think all have this covered), and either 2 PCI and 1 PCIe 1x where one of the PCI's will be blocked by the PCIe 16x, or 2 PCIe 1x and 1 PCI where one of the PCIe 1x's will be blocked by the PCIx 16x.
6.b.) For the ATX, go with 1 PCI 16x, and either 4 PCI and 2 PCIe 1x, or, 4 PCIe 1x and 2 PCI. Regardless, whichever has the 4 number, stick one of them next to the PCIe 16 slot.
7.) Somehow give us some indication on AM2+ Agena and Kuma support. You make LGA775 solutions, so even if we don't go 690G, you still have an equal chance of getting our business...it only benefits you to be upfront!!!
Hopefully this post gets back to someone that matters at least at one mobo manufacturer...although I doubt it...(I'll even go to church a Sunday or two if it happens...Promise!!!)
Chuck
1.a.) D-sub, DVI, and HDMI onboard - we don't need the LPT port any longer guys, it's 2007.
1.b.) Bracket that plugs into motherboard header which supports Component out - please leave space on bracket for high quality connectors, not the cheapies...it costs no more to do that so this should be easy.
2.) Firewire on back panel I/O, header onboard for front cases that have it. Why most of the 690G motherboards don't have Firewire - including the LGA775 Abit X1250 board - I have no idea, it seems a no brainer for boards with this chipset to have it.
3.) Optical out.
4.) Solid state caps where applicable, high quality Japenese caps everywhere else. See the Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD website, that's what we'd like.
5.) Bundled software to let me enjoy HD-DVD's and/or Bluray's at 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i...basically, whatever I want.
6.a.) For the mATX, 1 PCIe 16x for sure (I think all have this covered), and either 2 PCI and 1 PCIe 1x where one of the PCI's will be blocked by the PCIe 16x, or 2 PCIe 1x and 1 PCI where one of the PCIe 1x's will be blocked by the PCIx 16x.
6.b.) For the ATX, go with 1 PCI 16x, and either 4 PCI and 2 PCIe 1x, or, 4 PCIe 1x and 2 PCI. Regardless, whichever has the 4 number, stick one of them next to the PCIe 16 slot.
7.) Somehow give us some indication on AM2+ Agena and Kuma support. You make LGA775 solutions, so even if we don't go 690G, you still have an equal chance of getting our business...it only benefits you to be upfront!!!
Hopefully this post gets back to someone that matters at least at one mobo manufacturer...although I doubt it...(I'll even go to church a Sunday or two if it happens...Promise!!!)
Chuck
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