Ordered my new A64 system :)

LordBritish

LordBritish

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Ordered my new A64 system yesterday:

Here are the parts:

* A64 3400+ Clawhammer
* MSI K8N Neo Platinum
* 512mb x 2 OCZ PC3700 EB
* SLK-948U Heatsink
* Panaflow 92mm M1A fan for heatsink
* AS5 Thernal grease

I don't have my parts yet.

So what do you think?

Should be here for Doom3 :)
 
I already have a BBA X800 Pro - volt modded to 540/540 :D

I'll be ready for Doom III soon :D
 
I chose the MSI K8N Neo Platinum after reading numerous reviews that all gave it great reviews. I've heard very little that's bad about the MSI board.
 
LordBritish said:
I chose the MSI K8N Neo Platinum after reading numerous reviews that all gave it great reviews. I've heard very little that's bad about the MSI board.
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Most dealers won't help on a RMA after the first 6-12 months. You have to deal directly with the manufacturer after that. MSI absolutely doesn't offer any warranty support to the end user - trust me I know. I had a socket A MSI board a couple of years ago (first generation) that should have still been under warranty (8 months old). It had developed leaking capacitors and developed the dreaded "Cold Boot" issue. You had to unplug the power supply for a few seconds before it would fire up on a cold boot. I searched the forums at MSI and apparently this was a VERY common problem at the time. MSI will not deal with anyone but the reseller's - NO end user support what-so-ever and the business that I had bought it from new was no longer in business. :mad:

Hopefully you won't ever need an RMA on it. :rolleyes:
 
I like the Gigabyte board too, but their prices are NOT similar. They are about $100 apart.

The Epox board (8KDA3+) seems nice, but it lacks firewire...
 
my motherboard was only 69 plus shipping @ mwave. I <3 it. See sig for details
 
ToyYoda03 said:
my motherboard was only 69 plus shipping @ mwave. I <3 it. See sig for details
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i just ordered one of those friday. hopefully i'll get it by wens.
 
Pre-ordered my Doom 3 too.

Also have:

* Plenty of bottled water
* Six packs of Jolt Cola
* Power bars and snacks

I'm set for an orgy of Dooming mayhem - wife is gunna love this :rolleyes:
 
EESH, guess I won't look at MSI ever again :eek:

I've only had Asus boards until now, and that K8N Neo Plat. was tempting... but not anymore :(
 
Beautiful rig man. Nice AMD 64 comp for Doom 3 and HL2. See you online this next week.
 
TheSpoon said:
I like the Gigabyte board too, but their prices are NOT similar. They are about $100 apart.

The Epox board (8KDA3+) seems nice, but it lacks firewire...
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Gigabyte boards seem to be the Mercedes of motherboards as of late. They are loaded with features but command a stiff price.
 
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