ungx0013

This is an erritating process. I am trying to build a new computer with a Pentium D 920, and would like to have a ASUS P5WD2 Premium WiFi-TV Edition, the bundle that comes with the Asus WiFi-TV video card. The problem is, I can't find it anywhere online. I've searched everywhere with Froogle, and nothing. Anyone know where I could find this mobo combo?

Nasgul

For starters, that MoBo was very expensive ($275) and probably it wasn't selling and maybe that's why ASUS no longer sells it.

Although I'm not 100% sure, I think when ASUS release the P5WD2-Premium, a lot of people thought the the MoBo would come withe the WiFiTV card and I found a few threads on them being upset because there wasn't said anything about a Premium non-WiFiTV, and so they contacted ASUS and ASUS replied that they could buy the WiFiTV card for $75, so maybe you could still be able to see if you can get that WiFiTV card, just call ASUS and see what they say.

ungx0013

Thanks for the notice. I also contacted a few people about that online, and turns out that these two items are sold separately. I would have to purchase the mobo for $270 and the PCI card for $75. It makes sense now. Thanks.

Nasgul

The P5WD2-Premium with WiFiTV was $270 as a whole package but the P5WD2-Premium is only $199 now, although there are rummors that the P5WD2-E Premium 975X will support Conroe, I'd say buy that one over the 955X chipset instead.

ungx0013

and Conroe is? haven't heard of that.

suthernkid

conroe is intels new processor yet to be released..your gunna see a lot of upgrades on peoples specs when those hit the market..

Thumper

The E-Premium (975 chipset, might support Conroe with a BIOS update) goes for $220 on newegg.com, the Premium (955 chipset, no way it will support Conroe) is about $196 on newegg.com.

Both are great OCers though.

pauldovi

Intel released that post December 975X motherboards are Conroe compatable. That doesn't really mean anything, but sources say that Conroe does work with the 975X (better than 965G).

The Conroe is the desktop version of Intel's new architecture, Core. Core brings the highlights of Memron and Netburst together. It is essentially the best parts of a Centrino and a PIII. Clock speeds go from 1.6Ghz-2.66Ghz (EX version 3.33Ghz). These processors are extremely powerful, and are far more efficient that current Intel processors. It is definately something you want to be able to upgrade to. (release around 6-6-06)

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Ropey

I had to special order my two P5AD2-E Premium mainboards with built in Wireless as there were (and are) no local stores that carried them in stock.

I would say that you might well have to do the same thing as these special editions are not at all easy to come by.

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ungx0013

this is what i have in mind for a pc, might upgrade it to the 975. this list includes some of my old parts.

Cooler Master CM Stacker 83
Antec Phantom 500W
Intel Pentium D 920
Zalman CNPS9500 LED
ASUS P5WD2 Preium
ASUS WiFi-TV PCI Card
Corsair TWIN2X1024-5400C4
Plextor PX-716A
Plextor PX-230A/SW-BL
Seagate SATA 300 MB/s 160GB ST3160812AS
Seagate ATA133 200GB (x2)

what do people think about this.