SoundStorm comparison

[Gage8]

Hey,

I'm selling my Asus A7N8X nForce2 to my dad and considering getting the Epox 8RDA3+. Is the intigrated sound (soundstorm) the same on both boards? Does the Epox have the same surround sound capabilities and same quality as the Asus?

Thanks a bunch

 

[Iron Woode]

AFAIK it is the same.

 

[MARMADUKE]

Epox 8RDA3+.
dont think this has MCP-T , only MCP, so maybe the 8RDA+ is better? and I dont think the Asus A7N8X comes with soundstorm anymore?

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: MARMADUKE
Epox 8RDA3+.
dont think this has MCP-T , only MCP, so maybe the 8RDA+ is better?

No. the 8RDA3+ will be the upgraded version of the 8RDA+ which will put it on par with full-featured boards like the A7N8X-DLX and the NF7-S. You'll get onboard RAID as well as s/pdif output, along with a few other features the 8RDA+ doesn't have. These boards will probably feature full 200MHz FSB support as well.

and I dont think the Asus A7N8X comes with soundstorm anymore?

Typical response from one that doesn't understand SoundStorm. SoundStorm is nothing more than a certification allowing a board-maker to list it as a feature on tech specs, box, manuals etc. There's a check list of requisites that need to be met before the board meets Sound Storm certification, and must be met without any add-in solutions or add-ons. The A7N8X-DLX had full-fledged SS certification, but lost it b/c Asus' implementation requires drivers that do not conform to the standard nVidia UDA. The 8RDA+ never had Sound Storm certification b/c it lacks dedicated 5.1 outputs and an s/pdif output, which will both come standard on the 8RDA3+. We all know how "enthusiastic" you are about the 8RDA+, but you should at least get your facts straight.

Chiz

 

[MARMADUKE]

no s/pdif output? are you sure about that? cause I think I see 1 on my 8rda+..maybe i'm nutz?
The 8RDA3+ has the MCP chipset not the MCP-T Mr know it all!
The 8RDA3+ has sata and raid but lacks the MCP-T? why is that Mr know it all ?
The 8RDA+ is shipping from newegg with the MCP-T C1 , I think this is much better chip then MCP, but maybe you know better then me?
The 8RDA3+ is no upgrade!..it is a alternative!😉

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: MARMADUKE
no s/pdif output? are you sure about that? cause I think I see 1 on my 8rda+..maybe i'm nutz?

If you can find an s/pdif output in this picture, you can have a cookie. If you can find 5.1 outputs that aren't shared, you can have another cookie.

The 8RDA3+ has the MCP chipset not the MCP-T Mr know it all!

I never said the 8RDA3+ had the MCP-T, I said it was full-featured, however it is replaced with C-media's new DD chip.

The 8RDA+ is shipping from newegg with the MCP-T C1 , I think this is much better chip then MCP, but maybe you know better then me?

Perhaps, but neither the 8RDA+ or 8RDA3+'s sound implementation will be as good as the A7N8X-DLX. The C1 stepping has nothing to do with performance in the MCP, its only significant in the SPP for 400MHz support.

Chiz

 

[OatMan]

I'm busy mulling the 8rda+ versus nf7-s

one difference is the lack of sp/dif and shared (only 3?) 5.1 ports. The other difference being lack of SATA raid on the 8rda+

My questions is, what is the impact of "shared" 5.1 ports? Its still a sub and 5 descreet channels yes? Will most PC 5.1 speaker systems (such as Klipsch 5.1) still work in full AC3 or DTS or whatever?

I'm not planning on using my PC as my main home theater, I have a "real system" for that. I just like the option for perhaps a second room.

Thanks!

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Damn Chiz! You've been laying the smackdown kinda hard lately, everything OK at home? 😉😛

 

[floccus]

Heh, nice one Chiz...

And as for Soundstorm... its still not being implemented to its potential, so why are we all barkin back and forth at each other?

Again, nice one Chiz 😀

 

[Apotherix]

All I know is that the Asus has integrated amp which is awesome

 

[azkiwi]

Originally posted by: DAPUNISHER
Damn Chiz! You've been laying the smackdown kinda hard lately, everything OK at home? 😉😛

I've been enjoying the exchanges, even if the volleys in the marketplace of ideas has been a tad lop-sided.😀

 

[MARMADUKE]

Chiz..

😉

No. the 8RDA3+ will be the upgraded version of the 8RDA+ which will put it on par with full-featured boards like the A7N8X-DLX and the NF7-S. You'll get onboard RAID as well as s/pdif output, along with a few other features the 8RDA+ doesn't have. These boards will probably feature full 200MHz FSB support as well.

full-featured boards like the A7N8X-DLX and the NF7-S??? you mean fully broken boards! you got 1 of these boards RMA it FAST! defective onboard RAID controllers? :brokenheart: