Question from an AMD n00b

Burlyman · Post by **Burlyman** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:44 pm

Hey

I have a question about AMD platforms. Is the nForce3 Ultra compatible with the Athlon 64s with the "Venice" core? Also, will I have to adjust the CPU voltage in the BIOS? If so, which voltages does the Athlon 64 support?

Mobius · Post by **Mobius** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:33 pm

Don't know the answer to those questions - but why would you be wanting to hobble a Venice core AMD chip by burdening it with an nForce 3 chipset? nForce 4 (Ultra or SLI) is a far better performing solution for AMD cores, it has more features, and is future proof compared to the obsolete, AGP-based nForce3.

Ned · Post by **Ned** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:46 pm

Burlyman,

This is a good one I hear:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813131530

Krom · Post by **Krom** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:07 pm

The answer to the first question is that the Nforce 3 chipset is fully able to handle a "Venice" core chip with no problems. And the second question yes you can adjust the voltage in BIOS but you shouldn't have to unless you are overclocking your system since the BIOS defaults should be set to read the proper settings off the CPU automatically.

Burlyman · Post by **Burlyman** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:55 pm

Thanks, guys.

BTW, did you actually read that page, Ned?

It looks like people have been having problems with it. Besides, I've heard complaints about ASUS from some people.

Mr. Perfect · Post by **Mr. Perfect** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 7:03 pm

DFI boards are what a lot of people are building AMD systems around, though they do have elaberate BIOS that can be dificult to set up. Solid boards if you don't mind learning how to set one up.

Mobius wrote:Dwhy would you be wanting to hobble a Venice core AMD chip by burdening it with an nForce 3 chipset? nForce 4 (Ultra or SLI) is a far better performing solution for AMD cores, it has more features, and is future proof compared to the obsolete, AGP-based nForce3.

I wouldn't buy an AGP board either, but I'm guessing he recently dropped $300+ on some nice AGP card and doesn't want to pay for a PCIe replacement. An understandable reason.

Ned · Post by **Ned** » Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:21 pm

Burlyman wrote:Thanks, guys.

BTW, did you actually read that page, Ned? It looks like people have been having problems with it. Besides, I've heard complaints about ASUS from some people.

Yeah, take reviews with a grain of salt. One guy saying something is crap is no big deal, especially if there are many reviews positive.

This week Im building my third ASUS mobo machine. So far, I like the product and packaging thoroughness.

BUBBALOU · Post by **BUBBALOU** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:46 am

Welcome back Samus <cough> "Burleyman/Neo/AwakenedOne/Yadayada"
another alias to add your DBB Collection?

you're almost as bad as Vlider with his DBB ali'

JMEaT · Post by **JMEaT** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:33 am

No probs with my Asus NF1 mobo in my HTPC. I have an MSI NF4 for my 3700+ Venice in my main rig. I've had good expericences with MSI, boards last forever and the tech support is nice. They even sent me a new northbridge fan when my old one got squeaky and loud for free.

woodchip · Post by **woodchip** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:01 am

You guys missed a first here. Mobius said he didn't know the answer to the question. Is anyone else speechless?

fyrephlie · Post by **fyrephlie** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:48 pm

woodchip wrote:You guys missed a first here. Mobius said he didn't know the answer to the question. Is anyone else speechless?

he still spouted his two cents though.