Any single-CPU mobos w/64-bit PCI slots?

MichaelD · Mar 2, 2004

I'm looking for a motherboard that has 64-bit, 66MHz PCI slots. A few caveats however:

1. Non-Xeon boards; can't afford those
2. 8x AGP slot

This is probably a pipe dream, but what the heck; I lose nothing by asking.

Thanks.

dexvx · Mar 2, 2004

Look for Canterwood Northbridge + Hance Rapids South Bridge boards, like the following:

http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/MotherBoards/875/P4SCT+II.htm
http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/MotherBoards/875/P4SCT.htm

Other OEM's should have them pretty soon too.

jose · Mar 2, 2004

Finally !! Looks like a good combination of features. Although wish they had 3 - 32bit slots.

Why's the green 64pci connector diff ?

Regards,
Jose

Markfw · Mar 2, 2004

Originally posted by: dexvx
Look for Canterwood Northbridge + Hance Rapids South Bridge boards, like the following:

http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/MotherBoards/875/P4SCT+II.htm
http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/MotherBoards/875/P4SCT.htm

Other OEM's should have them pretty soon too.

You mean newegg ?

MichaelD · Mar 2, 2004

Thank you, dexvx.

I'll check that out.

MichaelD · Mar 2, 2004

Well, it seems that main diff b/t the two is that the "+II" version has dual SATA RAID controllers and dual on-board gBe. Neither of which I need.

Both boards also come with ALL the cables, which in the case of the "+II" version, probably adds a lot to the price.

I would imagine even the cheap version is $300. I'm going to Newegg now to have a look-see around.

buleyb · Mar 2, 2004

not going to share any info as to what you're going to put in the slot? We all live vicariously through each other

MichaelD · Mar 2, 2004

Originally posted by: buleyb
not going to share any info as to what you're going to put in the slot? We all live vicariously through each other

My apologies, dear Sir.

This bad boy.

IF, if, if it doesn't work too well in my current mobo (8RDA+). I have been told by an extrememly knowlegeable person that this card will work in a 32-bit slot. I'm just investigating my options here...that's all.

Up until the board so kindly linked to by dexvx there have been plenty of mobos w/64-bit slots, but not SINGLE CPU AND ALSO WITH 8x AGP slots.

A single CPU server board turned into a gaming rig? If anyone can do it...Crazy MichaelD can.

Boonesmi · Mar 2, 2004

but dont forget that you can always use just a single cpu in a dual cpu mobo (nothing wrong with leaving one of the sockets empty

)

the advantage is that you could always upgrade to dual cpu in the future

MichaelD · Mar 2, 2004

Good point, Boonesmi.

See, the thing is that:

1. Dualie boards are $$$$$$
2. Dualie boards usually only take Reg/ECC ram
3. B/C of #2, that means no PC3200, which means not so fast stuff, you know?
4. Dualie boards don't have an 8x AGP slot.

If I were to get this board, I'd be making a gaming rig out of it. Why? Why not?

Boonesmi · Mar 2, 2004

im thinking of getting a tyan thunder k8w for my next system
dual opteron
8x agp
64bit/66mhz pci slots

ive seen opteron 244 cpu's as low as $150 on newegg refurb site... if i can pick up a pair at that price ill probably do it

link to the k8w i mentioned
http://www.tyan.com/products/html/thunderk8w.html

TerryMathews · Mar 2, 2004

All 64/66 cards will work in 32/33 slots. No exceptions. You will have no trouble running that card in your current mobo.

MichaelD · Mar 2, 2004

Originally posted by: TerryMathews
All 64/66 cards will work in 32/33 slots. No exceptions. You will have no trouble running that card in your current mobo.

Thank you very much, Terry!!!! You made my day.

:beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer: <--a sixxer for you.

Boonesmi · Mar 2, 2004

Originally posted by: TerryMathews
All 64/66 cards will work in 32/33 slots. No exceptions. You will have no trouble running that card in your current mobo.

but the performance will be totally bottlenecked by the pci bus.

MichaelD · Mar 2, 2004

Originally posted by: Boonesmi
im thinking of getting a tyan thunder k8w for my next system
dual opteron
8x agp
64bit/66mhz pci slots

ive seen opteron 244 cpu's as low as $150 on newegg refurb site... if i can pick up a pair at that price ill probably do it
link to the k8w i mentioned
http://www.tyan.com/products/html/thunderk8w.html

Totally Ignorant Question of The Day:

What's the compatibility b/t PCI-X slots/cards and 64-bit, 66MHz slots/cards?

TerryMathews · Mar 2, 2004

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Boonesmi
im thinking of getting a tyan thunder k8w for my next system
dual opteron
8x agp
64bit/66mhz pci slots

ive seen opteron 244 cpu's as low as $150 on newegg refurb site... if i can pick up a pair at that price ill probably do it
link to the k8w i mentioned
http://www.tyan.com/products/html/thunderk8w.html

Click to expand...

Totally Ignorant Question of The Day:

What's the compatibility b/t PCI-X slots/cards and 64-bit, 66MHz slots/cards?

To the best of my knowledge, all PCI-X cards just like PCI64/66 are backwards-compatible to slower slots. The cards, OTOH are a little more picky. Newer PCI2.2 cards that are universally compatible (3.3V signaling capable) should work in any PCI slot, whether it is 32/33, 64/66 or PCI-X.

Zepper · Mar 2, 2004

To Jose:
. re. Green Slot:
Hi Bill,
. The green PCI-X slot for option of Zero Channel Raid Support.
. Thank you
Super Micro Application Support Engineer.
DL

To MarkFw:
... You mean newegg. No, by OEMs he means other mobo makers besides Supermicro.
.bh.

Time for a :beer: !

jose · Mar 2, 2004

Thanks Zepper.

I think these's new mobo's will be better than the first batch of pci-express mobo's. Because I read that the ich6 chipset will support 1 - x16 slot + 4 - X1 slots.
This translates to 8Gb/s in duplex for video and 512Mb/s in duplex for the rest of the pci-express slots each.

Regards,
Jose

dexvx · Mar 2, 2004

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Both boards also come with ALL the cables, which in the case of the "+II" version, probably adds a lot to the price.

I would imagine even the cheap version is $300. I'm going to Newegg now to have a look-see around.

Supermicro is generally more expensive than cheaper brands, but I doubt it'll be that expensive.

AFAIK, the Dual Xeon version of the 875P/Hance Rapids retail for less than $300 (the IWill DH800 875P/HR Dual Xeon board retails for $300 in *Japan*).

MichaelD · Mar 2, 2004

Originally posted by: dexvx

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Both boards also come with ALL the cables, which in the case of the "+II" version, probably adds a lot to the price.

I would imagine even the cheap version is $300. I'm going to Newegg now to have a look-see around.

Click to expand...

Supermicro is generally more expensive than cheaper brands, but I doubt it'll be that expensive.

AFAIK, the Dual Xeon version of the 875P/Hance Rapids retail for less than $300 (the IWill DH800 875P/HR Dual Xeon board retails for $300 in *Japan*).

Hey there.

You're right.

Granted, they don't have it in stock, but it's the only place I've seen to even HAVE that board LISTED. Not a bad price, considering what you get.

jose · Mar 3, 2004

MichealD:

Hey that's a nice price, but will SuperMicro mobo's let you overclock ?

Did you win the bid for that card ? Have you tested it out yet ?

Regards,
Jose

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