SN41G2(V2) OR SHUTTLE SN45Gv1

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Ok which is better, I hear the SN45G can die when adjusting the voltage on the ram, and I don't think its V2 where as the SN41G2 the guy I know is. Theres about a 45 dollar gap between them, I'm looking to get another used. I think the SN41G looks a lot cooler then the SN45G. Do both have soundstorm sound too?

SN41G
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SN45G
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Any help is appreciated!
 
I love my SN41G2B to death, the only thing that I don't like about it is the inability to adjust multipliers in overclocking... EVERYTHING else is fine
 
They both have soundstorm http://www.nvidia.com/object/motherboards.html (isn't that awesome of them?). Here's the lowdown. Go with the 45G if you want to absolutely take that platform as far as it will go (remember the Sempron is coming out and will be 400FSB as far as I know). The 41G2 can only do 333FSB. However I agree the 41G2 does look a lot better, and the onboard video is kind of nice if you want to later on switch it into a second machine/server. I also thought I read somewhere that the 45G's Ultra 400 chipset has 128-bit memory controller instead of 64-bit. So technically it should have more bandwidth as well as take faster processors in the long run. If you are going to put a graphics card in, I'd bite the visual bullet and go with the newer chipset that will last you longer and is more refined. As for it dying when you adjust multipliers, I wouldn't pass on it because some people have had an issue or two. You can always RMA it and I don't remember seeing any big hoopla about it having major issues. I have been looking at getting one for a long time now after having two 41G2's. I want the longevity.
 
OldPueblo said:
They both have soundstorm http://www.nvidia.com/object/motherboards.html (isn't that awesome of them?). Here's the lowdown. Go with the 45G if you want to absolutely take that platform as far as it will go (remember the Sempron is coming out and will be 400FSB as far as I know). The 41G2 can only do 333FSB. However I agree the 41G2 does look a lot better, and the onboard video is kind of nice if you want to later on switch it into a second machine/server. I also thought I read somewhere that the 45G's Ultra 400 chipset has 128-bit memory controller instead of 64-bit. So technically it should have more bandwidth as well as take faster processors in the long run. If you are going to put a graphics card in, I'd bite the visual bullet and go with the newer chipset that will last you longer and is more refined. As for it dying when you adjust multipliers, I wouldn't pass on it because some people have had an issue or two. You can always RMA it and I don't remember seeing any big hoopla about it having major issues. I have been looking at getting one for a long time now after having two 41G2's. I want the longevity.
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Out of all that you made one obvious mistake. the 333FSB of the SN41G2 is only "official". I can and will do 400FSB on nearly all systems... just not with the IGP.
And both systems have the dual channel (128 bit) memory. The G2 case of the SN41 is what made the difference for me, since I have changed the multipliers manually anyway.
 
Though the 41 supports 400, the SN45G is still less finicky about it (If you want to overclock processors more).
 
my sn41g2v2 has been running at 215 for a week now with no problems... i could do 210 on the igp, but i was afriad i would screw something up so i went down to 166 until i got my vid card...

you can't adjust the vdimm on any nforce2 shuttles last i knew... don't try it.. if you update the bios it usually takes that option away...

and my sn41 lets me change multis anywhere up to 18 i think... and vcore from 1v - 2v.. i was really surprised at how much control i have... and the fsb adjusts 1hz at a time.. and goes to at least 225, maybe higher...

but the 45 should be good too, has the ultra chipset instead of the regular... just has a g1case...
 
ScHpAnKy said:
I love my SN41G2B to death, the only thing that I don't like about it is the inability to adjust multipliers in overclocking... EVERYTHING else is fine
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I totally agree..running a barton at 2 gig fsb only and stock cooling. It runs Folding@Home 24/7 and I can burn DVD's at the same time. Hell of a nice box IMHO :D

BillR
 
Ok I think im gonna go for the 45 then. Everyone agree it looks like. Too bad it doesnt look at cool as the other 41. :(
 
scottatwittenberg said:
you can't adjust the vdimm on any nforce2 shuttles last i knew... don't try it.. if you update the bios it usually takes that option away....
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Riiigggghhhhhttttt...... speak for yourself
I'll just be adjusting my VDIMM to 2.7 now... and then 2.6, then auto, then 2.7 again...

The Rev 1 SN45G's were able to adjust VDIMM no problem, the rev 2's couldn't because they replaced a voltage regulator chip or something.
 
dotZIP said:
Riiigggghhhhhttttt...... speak for yourself
I'll just be adjusting my VDIMM to 2.7 now... and then 2.6, then auto, then 2.7 again...

The Rev 1 SN45G's were able to adjust VDIMM no problem, the rev 2's couldn't because they replaced a voltage regulator chip or something.
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yeah, sorry.. i forgot about the original sn45's... but i am talking about anything he could buy now... unless he gets lucky and gets an original 45g used..
 
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