[Lovidore]

I've been hearing that the ASUS A8N with its SLI technology is going to have some problems being compatable with games. The only exceptions are DOOM 3, HL2, and well... more or less any game with Valve's Source engine. Are these rumors true?

 

[Captain Bawsack]

Not true.

I play CS source a lot of the time with no probs at all.

Haven't come across a game it won't play yet.

This doesn't mean that I like the motherboard, I don't. It is a pig to set up and in my opinion has been released WAY too early. ASUS have a lot of issues to "iron-out" with this mobo.

Power is its biggest problem. Ignore what ASUS recommend, it needs more power. I have a 400w PSU with 17A on the 12v rail and I can only just run it with one of my 6600GT card,, 1 x HD and 1 x DVD writer. Put the second graphics card in and nothing happens.

Have just ordered a Tagan 480 PSU at another £70 on top of the £520 I have already spent. I'm not a happy bunny!!!

 

[Captain Bawsack]

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Originally Posted by d3_deeb I've been hearing that the ASUS A8N with its SLI technology is going to have some problems being compatable with games. The only exceptions are DOOM 3, HL2, and well... more or less any game with Valve's Source engine. Are these rumors true?

Sorry, just re-read your thread.

The advantages of SLi will not work with every game. Some games will run slower if SLi is being used. Don't know why but just what I have read.

But this is not an ASUS issue, just a SLi issue in general.

 

[Lovidore]

I dunno... ive been saving up for the A8N for my killer rig... this is really confusing! i might consider getting an Intel Mobo since there are so many problems with Nf4 motherboards!

 

[hanwinting]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Bawsack Not true. I play CS source a lot of the time with no probs at all. Haven't come across a game it won't play yet. This doesn't mean that I like the motherboard, I don't. It is a pig to set up and in my opinion has been released WAY too early. ASUS have a lot of issues to "iron-out" with this mobo. Power is its biggest problem. Ignore what ASUS recommend, it needs more power. I have a 400w PSU with 17A on the 12v rail and I can only just run it with one of my 6600GT card,, 1 x HD and 1 x DVD writer. Put the second graphics card in and nothing happens. Have just ordered a Tagan 480 PSU at another £70 on top of the £520 I have already spent. I'm not a happy bunny!!!

u have only 17 A on 12rail? no wonder. U need to have a leat 28A on 12v rail to have sufficient power.

 

[hanwinting]

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3_deeb I dunno... ive been saving up for the A8N for my killer rig... this is really confusing! i might consider getting an Intel Mobo since there are so many problems with Nf4 motherboards!

intel mobo

u r kidding rite? those mobo suckS!!! u cant even oc with that.
Get A8N SLI. the other guy is having lots of problem buz of his 12v rail. he doesnt have enough juice. there should be at least 28A on 12v rail. If u have a good PSU u r good.

 

[Lovidore]

yeah but what about the 4 pin connectors? I wanna totally load my pc with HD's, Optical drives, and neons! and when i said Intel motherboards... I meant motherboards with an Intel Chipset, not the actual motherboard... The new ASUS Intel motherboard is a killer at OC, with Dynamic OC and other cool features.

 

[Captain Bawsack]

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Originally Posted by hanwinting u have only 17 A on 12rail? no wonder. U need to have a leat 28A on 12v rail to have sufficient power.

Sorry but you are wrong.

ASUS recommend 350w with 17a on the 12v rail to run my set up, its even in the manual. The thing is I only have a 3200, 0 x PCI cards & 1 x USB printer and it is struggling. And I still can't install my other 6600GT.

They Quote :

Loading Light
A64 3400+
6600GT x 2
DDR Dimms x 2
HDD x 2
Optical Drive x 1
PCI x 1
USB x 3
requires +12v current > 17a
Required Wattage > 350w

 

[new dude]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanwinting u have only 17 A on 12rail? no wonder. U need to have a leat 28A on 12v rail to have sufficient power.

you have the same m/b as me what is the best psu to get please help

 

[hanwinting]

the best PSU is Antec Neopower 480W. VEry stable!!!

 

[new dude]

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Originally Posted by hanwinting the best PSU is Antec Neopower 480W. VEry stable!!!

is 480w the highest you can get

 

[hanwinting]

i like neopower . but u can get Antec Truepower 550 w too. Lots of ocers use it very popular one.

 

[Captain Bawsack]

From what I have read one of the best PSU to get is the Tagan TG480-U01 480W ATX2.0 Silent PSU.

This one is supposed to be able to even run the SLi Deluxe with 2 x 6800 Ultras and still be stable.

 

[Lovidore]

How bout the X-connect 500watt PSU?

 

[Captain Bawsack]

Can't remember that one being mentioned, certainly not in the reviews i've been reading anyway. Thats not to say it wouldn't be ok, just don't know.

 

[Ket]

for the gut guzzlers out there the PSUs to have are the antec neopower, Tagan 480w, OCZ 520w (unless u got deeeeeeeeeeeep pockets for the 600w) and the Hiper Type R 480w (yes it will cope well)

 

[The Duke]

Check out OCZ BEAST! The 520 has 33a on the 12v rail, adjustable rails and it fits ANY mobo format!
http://www.ocztechnology.com/product...m_power_supply
My choice for my next box!!!