Hey, All,
I'm getting ready to build a new machine. The CPU will be a Socket 939 A64 3000+ for now, with an eye towards upgrading to an X2 chip one of these days. I haven't kept up with the mobo scene for awhile, but doing the requisite mobo research, I've narrowed my choices down and really like the looks of the Asus A8R-MVP.
My questions:
1) Do I have to run 2 graphics card with this board for it to work? Can I use the board without using the "Crossfire" features/technology -- i.e., just with one PCI-E card? I don't game, so I'd like to just use one PCI-E card (from ATI's "compatible" list on their site) if I can do this. The machine will primarily be used for Photoshop and other graphics/desktop publishing apps, and maybe some light video editing, plus who knows what when Vista comes out.
(Before anyone asks, I like the looks of this board because everything else about it is exactly what I want/need. The Crossfire technology is icing on the cake. And yes, I know there are other boards out there, but I'm partial to Asus and would like to stick with what I know right now. And it's the only board they make that appears to have everything I need/want.)
2) Since I haven't kept up with the mobo scene for awhile, are there any known issues with this board I should be aware of? What, if any, complaints have been common or particularly noteworthy?
3) In short, any reason to NOT buy this board?
Thanks in advance for any info/advice.
I'm getting ready to build a new machine. The CPU will be a Socket 939 A64 3000+ for now, with an eye towards upgrading to an X2 chip one of these days. I haven't kept up with the mobo scene for awhile, but doing the requisite mobo research, I've narrowed my choices down and really like the looks of the Asus A8R-MVP.
My questions:
1) Do I have to run 2 graphics card with this board for it to work? Can I use the board without using the "Crossfire" features/technology -- i.e., just with one PCI-E card? I don't game, so I'd like to just use one PCI-E card (from ATI's "compatible" list on their site) if I can do this. The machine will primarily be used for Photoshop and other graphics/desktop publishing apps, and maybe some light video editing, plus who knows what when Vista comes out.
(Before anyone asks, I like the looks of this board because everything else about it is exactly what I want/need. The Crossfire technology is icing on the cake. And yes, I know there are other boards out there, but I'm partial to Asus and would like to stick with what I know right now. And it's the only board they make that appears to have everything I need/want.)
2) Since I haven't kept up with the mobo scene for awhile, are there any known issues with this board I should be aware of? What, if any, complaints have been common or particularly noteworthy?
3) In short, any reason to NOT buy this board?
Thanks in advance for any info/advice.
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