Any feedback on the Asus A7N8X-VM

[XRdirtHead]

I was thinking of putting one of these in my daughters computer. She only uses it for internet,email and IM with her friends.

 

[Cheetah8799]

I have the A7N266-VM/AA, which I believe is the nForce1 version of that motherboard. Very reliable. I know many other people have posted how they like theirs as well in other threads and forums.

If it's a simple web system, you might consider buying the A7N266-VM/AA to save a few bucks.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-433&catalog=22&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1

 

[XRdirtHead]

The only reason I was leaning toward this mobo is the nforce2 chipset and the onboard graphics. Some gaming maybe involved in the future and I was thinking I could add a better graphics card later.

On a side note this mobo will fit in any ATX case...right...???????

 

[Cheetah8799]

The nForce2 will play games, but not super well. I've had success playing BF1942, SOF2, Rainbow Six 3, and Call of Duty on a nForce2 board with onboard graphics, but the resolution was turned down quite a bit, and almost all extra graphics features were turned off or low. If you were to use the board I suggested you won't want to play any 3D games, that's for sure.

The board should fit a full size case. I don't know why it wouldn't.

 

[XRdirtHead]

I have some computers running the A7N8x Deluxe version but don't really need the bells and whistles for this computer. I don't see any drawbacks for using this board vs the Deluxe..... but I could be wrong

 

[DAPUNISHER]

No worries, it'll fit in any normal ATX case, the G4MX IGP is plenty for light gaming if you use 2 sticks in dual channel, and adding a 2500+ will keep it capable of what she's using it for, for years to come.

 

[XRdirtHead]

Thats what I wanted to hear. Thanks Punisher!