Asus P5WD2-E Availability

[jhg]

I'm looking for this MB because it's on the hardware compatibility list for the RAID card
I want to buy (3ware 9650SE). It's not listed on Asus' website, nor on most online vendor
sites. I've found it listed in a few places but "Out of Stock".

Anyone know if this MB has been discontinued, or worse, withdrawn due to problems? The
review here on Anandtech was excellent.

 

[Narse]

I think it was replaced by the P5WDH Deluxe

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131025

Newegg has an open box for the P5WD2

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16813131534R

 

[NXIL]

Here they have the P5WD2-E at what I think is a high price:

http://www.eworldsale.com/asus...-factor_5744_9055.html

$225 here:

http://maincomp.stores.yahoo.net/asp5prs77.html

However:

The Intel Bad Axe 2, also with the 975X chipset is also on the list, and is even a little cheaper:

http://www.3ware.com/products/...50SE_2007_04_REV_D.pdf

Solid Newegg reviews:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...1059%2CN82E16813131025

The Asus P5W DH (also socket 975) I assume replaced the P5WD2-E (??not sure about that....just a guess), and its reviews are not as solid as those for the Bad Axe.

HTH

NXIL

 

[NXIL]

Hi Narse,

that newegg open box is for the 955X chipset version of the P5WD2 "Premium"--not the 975X version that jhg needs....

HTH

NXIL

 

[Narse]

Originally posted by: NXIL
Hi Narse,

that newegg open box is for the 955X chipset version of the P5WD2 "Premium"--not the 975X version that jhg needs....

HTH

NXIL

Ahhh well I just saw it while linining the P5W DH Deluxe, my bad.