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Ant

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:16 pm
Post subject: What is your experience with MSI P43 NEO3-F motherboard?
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Hello.

I am thinking of getting a $100 MSI P43 NEO3-F
(http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=P43_Neo3-F&class=mb
) since I am upgrading my current Windows XP Pro. SP3/gaming system (see
http://alpha.zimage.com/~ant/antfarm/about/computers.txt for the full
details) to a faster setup, and moving most of my old hardwares to my
Debian/Linux box after Christmas 2008.

Currently, I am planning to get an Intel Core 2 CPU (dual 8xxx or quad
Q8200 -- undecided at this time) with an Andy Sycthe Master 120mm CPU
fan or something (don't like the loud fan noises when spinning high
especially when my room is over 85F degrees during the heat waves and
gaming!), ATI Radeon HD 4850/4870 video card, 2 GB of RAM (dual channel
800/667), two 7200 RPM SATA HDDs (one new and one old), a SATA DVD
burner, etc. I still need IDE for my old DVD-ROM drive (like having dual
DVD/CD drives especially when copying and being lazy), 3 PCI slots (old
SB Audigy 2 ZS + 2 TV tuner cards), still use PS/2 mice and keyboards
due to my old KVM box (USB types are too expensive), still need a serial
port for my old USR Sportster 33.6k dial-up modem for emergencies,
Windows XP Pro. SP3 (bah for Vista), etc.

I do not overclock my stuff. This upgrade is mainly for gaming. If I
didn't game, then I would still be using my single core Athlon 64 system.

Thank you in advance. Smile
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:38 am
Post subject: Re: What is your experience with MSI P43 NEO3-F motherboard? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Nov 30, 3:16 pm, Ant wrote:
> Hello.
>
> I am thinking of getting a $100 MSI P43 NEO3-F
> (http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=P43_Neo3-F&class=mb
> ) since I am upgrading my current Windows XP Pro. SP3/gaming system (seehttp://alpha.zimage.com/~ant/antfarm/about/computers.txtfor the full
> details) to a faster setup, and moving most of my old hardwares to my
> Debian/Linux box after Christmas 2008.
>
> Currently, I am planning to get an Intel Core 2 CPU (dual 8xxx or quad
> Q8200 -- undecided at this time) with an Andy Sycthe Master 120mm CPU
> fan or something (don't like the loud fan noises when spinning high
> especially when my room is over 85F degrees during the heat waves and
> gaming!), ATI Radeon HD 4850/4870 video card, 2 GB of RAM (dual channel
> 800/667), two 7200 RPM SATA HDDs (one new and one old), a SATA DVD
> burner, etc. I still need IDE for my old DVD-ROM drive (like having dual
> DVD/CD drives especially when copying and being lazy), 3 PCI slots (old
> SB Audigy 2 ZS + 2 TV tuner cards), still use PS/2 mice and keyboards
> due to my old KVM box (USB types are too expensive), still need a serial
> port for my old USR Sportster 33.6k dial-up modem for emergencies,
> Windows XP Pro. SP3 (bah for Vista), etc.
>
> I do not overclock my stuff. This upgrade is mainly for gaming. If I
> didn't game, then I would still be using my single core Athlon 64 system.
>
> Thank you in advance. Smile

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passing_by

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:47 am
Post subject: Re: What is your experience with MSI P43 NEO3-F motherboard? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hi there. I came across your post while looking for linux drivers for
the sensors on this motherboard. So I regged just to tell you that it's
a good motherboard. It supports quad cores; I'm using it with a Q9550.
One of the best sub-$100 boards, for sure. If you're planning on
overclocking, the FSB should go up to 399 before you start having
stability issues.

Works with Vista (comes with XP and Vista discs) and support in linux
is good-- except for mobo sensors. Can't seem to find linux drivers for
those.

I know you didn't ask for advice on your proc, but I had the Q8200 and
I would recommend against it. If you want a quad core, go for either a
Q6600 (should be same price or cheaper than Q8200) or step up to the
Q9550. The Q8200 has less cache than the Q6600 and a slightly lower
clock speed. Personally I don't think the faster FSB and 45nm process is
worth it.

Good luck!
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:09 pm
Post subject: Re: What is your experience with MSI P43 NEO3-F motherboard? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> Hi there. I came across your post while looking for linux drivers for
> the sensors on this motherboard. So I regged just to tell you that it's
> a good motherboard. It supports quad cores; I'm using it with a Q9550.
> One of the best sub-$100 boards, for sure. If you're planning on
> overclocking, the FSB should go up to 399 before you start having
> stability issues.

> Works with Vista (comes with XP and Vista discs) and support in linux
> is good-- except for mobo sensors. Can't seem to find linux drivers for
> those.

> I know you didn't ask for advice on your proc, but I had the Q8200 and
> I would recommend against it. If you want a quad core, go for either a
> Q6600 (should be same price or cheaper than Q8200) or step up to the
> Q9550. The Q8200 has less cache than the Q6600 and a slightly lower
> clock speed. Personally I don't think the faster FSB and 45nm process is
> worth it.

Actually, I kept using XP Pro. SP3 with that motherboard. I did end up
with a Q8200 CPU. I also do not overclock (forgot to mention that). I
have had them since 12/27/2008. So far, I haven't ran into serious
hardware problems. I hope it stays that way. Smile
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