[mythtv-users] Re: Mobo options?

[Jarod C. Wilson]

On Tue, 2003-11-18 at 15:55, Ben Curtis wrote:
> > If you like the Asus but think it costs too much try the Asus
> > A7V8X-X instead. KT400 chipset. I have never had any
> > significant problems with it and it is only $58 on NewEgg.
> > 
> > Has onboard 6 channel sound, 10/100 LAN and supports
> > PC3200 RAM (I am using PC2700 and PC2100 is fine also). 
> >
> 
> Hrm, Asus' website doesn't say anything about on board LAN?  This will be 
> a contender if it does.  I have a Geforce FX5200, so on board video isn't 
> as important.  Can anyone else comment on the A7V8X-X since it's a Via 
> board?

http://usa.asus.com/prog/spec.asp?m=A7V8X-X&langs=09

Says: LAN -- Realtek 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY


> I'm starting to lean toward the Chaintech 7NIF2, but the price is still 
> pretty high.  Any other nForce boards that are cheaper?  Perhaps without 
> onboard video?

Asus A7N8X-X for $73, Chaintech 7NJL4 for $72, Shuttle AN35N400 for $60.
All full ATX, from newegg. Chaintech also has a micro ATX nForce2 board
without onboard video for $68 (7NIL1, also at newegg).

Of those boards, if you have no problem using a full ATX board, I'd
probably go Asus.

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