Anyone know of a comparison between the Asus A7N8X and A7N8X-X? And...

[Noriaki]

Anyone know of a comparison between the Asus A7N8X and A7N8X-X?

I'm wondering about the performance difference between the dual channel and single channel is.

Also what's the difference between the nForce2 SPP and nForce2 IGP?
It's the north bridge I think...but what's the diff?

I've got the south bridge differences under control..but not the variety of north's that can be paired up.

TIA.

 

[ImprezaWRX48]

1) sorry can't think of any comparaison but they're the same except a7n8x-x has no dual channel
2) there's is hardly any diefference between dual and single channel unless ur using the integrated graphics (igp) on a mobo because it gets rid of that bottleneck
3) igp is integrated graphics port... not really that good for gaming but ok for every day use

 

[Noriaki]

Oh okay, so the SPP doesn't have the integrated graphics then?

Well I want to use my standalone graphics cards anyhow...so no big loss.

And dual channel doesn't make much difference if you're not using the integrated eh?

Hmmm.....

 

[WobbleWobble]

Remember that the A7N8X-X doesn't come with the MCP-T chip. So you won't get that nice nForce sound capabilities.

 

[Noriaki]

Nor does the A7N8X actually.

They are both MCP, you need the A7N8X-Deluxe for the MCP-T.

But I want to keep my current soundcard anyhow.

 

[redbeard1]

Doesn't the A7N8X-X do 400mhz bus and the A7N8X stop at 333mhz?

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: Noriaki
Nor does the A7N8X actually.

They are both MCP, you need the A7N8X-Deluxe for the MCP-T.

But I want to keep my current soundcard anyhow.

Whoops, I kinda assumed it. My bad!

 

[Noriaki]

Originally posted by: redbeard1
Doesn't the A7N8X-X do 400mhz bus and the A7N8X stop at 333mhz?

No, however the A7N8X might need a BIOS flash to support 400Mhz

http://www.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=A7N8X