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| Thread ID: 103996 | 2009-10-13 05:16:00 | Graphics Card Compatibility | SmurfWorks (15347) | Press F1 |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 820154 | 2009-10-13 10:14:00 | It'll probably work in anything else / whatever you plug it into, if it doesnt use the VIA chipset | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 820155 | 2009-10-13 10:33:00 | Thanks for that. I went over to the support forum and it sounds like a compatibility issue with the video card and the onboard VIA. I'm currently running the official latest release of this models BIOS, but there is another one over there released to people with problems with the motherboard. Just waiting for an answer from them on what it actually will fix. Narrowed it down to either a faulty card or compatibility issues. If it's compatibility issues, then I hope Asus can help me out - seriously am not in the position to fork out cash for new mobo, cpu and ram. Unless anyone knows of a mobo with PCI-E 2.0 and PC2-5300 Ram+Pentium D (Dual) capabilities? |
SmurfWorks (15347) | ||
| 820156 | 2009-10-13 10:44:00 | The only thing you'll have to change, is the mobo. There are other socket 775 mobos around. That take Pentium D CPU's (its probably 775 pin as well). The only thing you MAY have to change is the ram (which is pretty cheap anyway). Depending on what kind of ram the mobo takes. But you may have to do a clean install | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 820157 | 2009-10-13 11:10:00 | So I'm guessing that means formatting my Hard disc, Planned on getting Windows 7 anyway. But yeah, thanks for your help. I just have to start researching Motherboards now. Just when I thought I had my upgrades sorted, I get bitten from behind by this. Had a quick investigate on TM, and taking a stab in the dark with the knowledge I have of compatibility, this is hopefully suitable: www.trademe.co.nz Please tell me if I'm missing a compatibility issue here - I can't find one. (I already expect an obvious error with my selection) |
SmurfWorks (15347) | ||
| 820158 | 2009-10-13 11:31:00 | First, it helps if you KNOW what youre looking for. ie: What do you want the mobo to have on it? ie: SATA/ amount of USB ports / firewire, etc. You can buy a mobo brand new, less than that. That mobo has DVI / HDMI and VGA onboard, so you probably wouldnt need a separate videocard. Do you want onboard video, or a separate videocard? Also, since you're planning on installing Windows 7, check and make sure there are drivers for windows 7 on the mobo maker's site (Vista drivers may or may not work). And everything else (like printers etc). Before you purchase them. Because if there are no drivers at all, nothing will work. Another thing to take into account. WHAT are you going to use it for? | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 820159 | 2009-10-14 03:57:00 | Obviously, I'm still to test it in another computer, but in all honesty, I really want one where I don't have to buy anything else, even if it was EXACTLY the same as my P5VD2-VM-SE without a VIA chipset and with PCI-E 2.0. I know that there's no chance of that being real, so I'll just tell you what I'm going to be using it for an such and maybe you'll be able to help me choose one. I'll be using it for web development [The Ram upgrade has shown better results already but one more step would be better] and also for gaming, I did have a 360 but not anymore so I wouldn't mind playing a few titles coming out [Modern warfare 2] so that's why I bought my video card. I have a mATX case, so it would have to be that form factor - Support my Pentium D Dual Processor, PC2-5300 RAM. I have a 250GB SATA HDD (I don't know any more about this), an Asus DVD-RW w/Lightscribe, a 3 speed antec fan hooked into it. The PSU has the mobo plug, and two cpu plugs, 2 PCI-E connectors, 6 sata connectors. I don't know what other information to give you, except I wanna be able to put the XFX HD4870 1GB on it too. The cpu is dual core, and 32bit (X86 is the correct term I think) I don't know what other information to give you guys, except that I have this stuff and wanna put that card on. I can buy more ram if I need to, but I really do not want to. Thanks guys, sorry to act like I don't know anything, but it is all new to me. |
SmurfWorks (15347) | ||
| 820160 | 2009-10-14 06:25:00 | Well I think the motherboard I have will work with everything you require and it's worked flawlessly for me :) It's a Gigabyte GA-X48-DS5. Not sure of the prices now but I paid about $300 I think and so far its been great (fingers crossed). www.gigabyte.com.tw |
WarNox (8772) | ||
| 820161 | 2009-10-14 06:46:00 | Hey dude, I investigated that almost immediately, and found there was none on trademe, and the only one on pricespy was $480. I might give that one a miss, although it does look good. Thanks anyway, much appreciated. Ok guys, just a quick question, as it's the last thing I can do before testing the card on another computer, can I disable my onboard safely? Because I don't know if this is going to fix my video card problem, I don't want to turn off my onboard, to find out I can't turn it back on, and would it stop conflict between the VIA chipset and ATI card? :badpc: |
SmurfWorks (15347) | ||
| 820162 | 2009-10-14 09:16:00 | Gah, I just researched it, and there's no sign of a jumper available, and the bios only has priority settings, not disabling settings. And it's fully updated too. Back to finding a motherboard. | SmurfWorks (15347) | ||
| 820163 | 2009-10-14 10:07:00 | The onboard video card isnt the prob, its the chipset that that mobo uses . So, it wouldnt matter if you disable it (installing another card would / should disable it anyway) . Or not it probably wont fix the prob youre having That card you've got should be fine in any other socket 775 mobo . Just dont get or use a mobo that uses a via chipset . The ram will also work in another mobo (as long as it supports DDR2 667 ram) |
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