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Question from an AMD n00b
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:44 pm
by Burlyman
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?
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:33 pm
by Mobius
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.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 3:46 pm
by Ned
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 4:07 pm
by Krom
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.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:55 pm
by Burlyman
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.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 7:03 pm
by Mr. Perfect
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.
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 9:21 pm
by Ned
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.
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 5:46 am
by BUBBALOU
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'
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:33 am
by JMEaT
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.
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:01 am
by woodchip
You guys missed a first here. Mobius said he didn't know the answer to the question. Is anyone else speechless?
Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2005 6:48 pm
by fyrephlie
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.