P35 Mobo with firewire?

[the DRIZZLE]

The only board I found so far is the MSI P35 Platinum Combo. They don't seem to make the regular P35 Platinum anymore. Does anyone have any experience with this new board? Any other recomendations?

 

[krnmastersgt]

Why not buy a board with features you like and then add on a pci card with firewire ports on it, or use a firewire -> usb converter?

 

[the DRIZZLE]

Originally posted by: krnmastersgt
Why not buy a board with features you like and then add on a pci card with firewire ports on it, or use a firewire -> usb converter?

Thats an option. My current system is on an old nforce 3 MSI board and I've been pretty happy with it. I figured as long as the this board doesn't have any issues it would be a good choice. I already have a TV tuner and I'd like minimize the number of cards if it doesnt mean making compromises in performance.

 

[jdkick]

If you want onboard, look at the ASUS P5K line. It's one of the reasons I went with the P5K-E/WiFi-AP.

 

[NXIL]

DFI?

P35 boards, Firewire:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...yCodeValue=749%3A20786

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813136039

HTH

NXIL

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: krnmastersgt
or use a firewire -> usb converter?

wtf, never seen such a thing

link?

 

[Heidfirst]

also abit IP35 /IP35 Pro & Gigabyte P35-DS3P/DS4/DQ6

 

[NXIL]

Originally posted by: krnmastersgt or use a firewire -> usb converter? wtf, never seen such a thing link?

Link?

You are correct, apparently no such thing, at least at Newegg and with a quick Google search.

Wait, here is one for $119.00....

USB to FireWire DV Adapter
USB to FireWire DV - NTSC

The long awaited USB to FireWire adapter. This adapter allows you to connect a DV camcorder to the USB port on your computer. Click on the picture for more details. NTSC VERSION On Order $119.00

So, not cost effective....

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-i...ire-to-usb-adapter.htm


Firewire (IEEE 1394) and USB (Universal Serial Bus) are two separate high-speed bus technologies that allow multiple devices to be connected to a computer. The two technologies are not integrated, and it is not possible to connect a USB device to a Firewire port either directly or through the use of a Firewire to USB adapter.

However, that doesn't mean that your Firewire devices are useless if you have a USB port, or vice versa. Although a Firewire to USB adapter does not exist, and cannot exist because of differences in the two technologies, several companies do provide dual Firewire/USB hubs. This type of device has two ports in a single hub, which may be either external or internal; one for Firewire and one for USB - allowing either type of device to function. The combination hub is actually two separate ports combined into a single form factor for convenience; there is no conversion between Firewire and USB taking place when you use one of these hubs.

 

[bigsnyder]

For right at $200, you can move up to a Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS4 board. Of course it depends on your budget.

 

[the DRIZZLE]

I think I'm gonna go with the Asus P5K

 

[DXtreme]

Originally posted by: the DRIZZLE
I think I'm gonna go with the Asus P5K

For a budget board it gets the job done! I've never had trouble with mine and it's the best board I've ever owned for overclocking. Rock solid stable!

 

[the DRIZZLE]

Does anyone know the difference between the various versions of the P5K ie the Pro, P5K-E

 

[lopri]

I do not know the exact difference between the two, but usually the difference in high-end vs mid-end is dual gigabit (vs single), more PCIe lanes, auxiliary SATA ports, and firewire, etc. Also high-end offerings usually come with more robust power regulation and cooling. High-end models tend to have more overclocking options in the BIOS as well. Those are usually not deal breakers unless you have specific needs, but if your budget allows those enhancement/extras don't hurt.

 

[Heidfirst]

http://asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=534

 

[piasabird]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813121336

Actually a G35 Chipset.

Integrated DVI Video.

 

[Davegod]

MSI Neo2-FIR has firewire

 

[lightstar]

Originally posted by: Heidfirst
also abit IP35 /IP35 Pro & Gigabyte P35-DS3P/DS4/DQ6

i just noticed the rear panel of the IP35 pro doesn't have firewire connections per the specs. . . .does this mean you have to add a special card or adaptor to use firewire on the IP35?

 

[Davegod]

Originally posted by: lightstar

Originally posted by: Heidfirst
also abit IP35 /IP35 Pro & Gigabyte P35-DS3P/DS4/DQ6

i just noticed the rear panel of the IP35 pro doesn't have firewire connections per the specs. . . .does this mean you have to add a special card or adaptor to use firewire on the IP35?

from this it appears to you get a PCI slot * adapter. The things can be quite handy since sometimes you buy a board that has headers for more ports than get used up by what's in the box.

* edit: meaning PCI bracket slot on the case, not PCI slot on the motherboard

 

[Heidfirst]

& the PCI slot plate has 2 different types of firewire connector which again is useful for different devices.

 

[bruceb]

If it was me, I would just add a PCI card that has both USB 2.0 and Firewire with both
internal and external connections. Relatively inexpensive and sure to work fine. Unless
the mobo you buy only has 1 or 2 pci slots and you need them for other cards.

 

[bryanW1995]

Originally posted by: lightstar

Originally posted by: Heidfirst
also abit IP35 /IP35 Pro & Gigabyte P35-DS3P/DS4/DQ6

i just noticed the rear panel of the IP35 pro doesn't have firewire connections per the specs. . . .does this mean you have to add a special card or adaptor to use firewire on the IP35?

yes, it has an "adapter" that takes up one of the rear pci slots.

 

[Heidfirst]

Originally posted by: bruceb
If it was me, I would just add a PCI card that has both USB 2.0 and Firewire with both
internal and external connections. Relatively inexpensive and sure to work fine.

the IP35 PCI slot adapter has 2 different firewire connections & several extra USB ports - it does the job fine.

 

[bruceb]

That is good then, unless you want to
connect to the front panel .. not sure if
that unit has internal headers or not.

 

[Heidfirst]

yes, the mobo does so you would use those.