RS480 Chipset

[stelleg151]

So I am thinking I am going to get this board rather than wait for reasonably priced good NForce4 boards, and seem to be in stock some places. One place that has them cheap doesnt have any reseller ratings, should I still go for it? Its here: https://www.certifiedcomp.com/...mp;cat=2489&page=1

Anyone ever heard of these guys?? Couldnt find ratings anywhere which makes me worry a bit.

Thanks

 

[ChineseDemocracyGNR]

You should know this board has no overclocking options.

 

[stelleg151]

are you sure?

 

[gobucks]

yuck - no overclocking, no PCIe x1 slots, no SATA-II or NCQ, and it's from MSI. I really can't find a positive here. Personally, i think that a good implementation of the Xpress 200 chipset would make a good low end/midrange solution, but the feature set is too lacking for a high end chipset. If you just want PCI-express and a cool IGP solution that can drive an extra display, then go for a GOOD Xpress 200. This just is NOT a good Xpress 200.

 

[stelleg151]

gobucks- I know this is an nasty board, and it would be temporary for me, I just need to get a board before christmas, and this might be the only option for less than 190 bucks. I will probably end up ebaying it soon after for a small loss, hopefully 25 bucks or so, until I can get a real board. Also, has anyone really confirmed that this board doesnt have overclocking options? I dont really care about gigabit lan and sata II just yet, as both are pretty much useless right now. I also dont care about raid, since I have IDE HD. All I really want are good overclocking options, and I have heard that the RS480 chipsets do better with my hynix ram anyways, so I am thinking about just getting this sucker as a temporary and cheap fix.