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Eladijaz · January 6th, 2003, 01:13 PM

Saluton,
Requesting any comments on a motherboard upgrade purchase ...
Have 2 WD80gb HDD I would like to try in RAID 0 config. but am wanting to stay under AU$200 (US$100) if I can ... so here's the thing:
MSI K74V (MS6712) KT400 chipset no raid - AU$165 (US$82)
MSI KT4 Ultra (MS6590) KT400 no raid - AU$205 (US$102)
MSI KT3 Ultra2 (MS6380E) KT333 with raid - AU$185 US$92)

Any comments on other brands/boards welcome!

If I go with the non-raid variety then I will try out software raid under WinXP ... so any thoughts ... I'm leaning towards the KT333 with raid.
I guess the main question is whether or not the 8x north/south bridge connection makes a significant difference to performance in the KT400

Other components:
512 DDR PC2700;
Athlon XP2100+;
2 x 80gb West.Dig.;
GF4 MX440;
other less notable hardware ...

Regards,
Dale.

January 6th, 2003, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eladijaz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 614	Motherboard Purchase: KT333 with raid or KT400 with software raid Saluton, Requesting any comments on a motherboard upgrade purchase ... Have 2 WD80gb HDD I would like to try in RAID 0 config. but am wanting to stay under AU$200 (US$100) if I can ... so here's the thing: MSI K74V (MS6712) KT400 chipset no raid - AU$165 (US$82) MSI KT4 Ultra (MS6590) KT400 no raid - AU$205 (US$102) MSI KT3 Ultra2 (MS6380E) KT333 with raid - AU$185 US$92) Any comments on other brands/boards welcome! If I go with the non-raid variety then I will try out software raid under WinXP ... so any thoughts ... I'm leaning towards the KT333 with raid. I guess the main question is whether or not the 8x north/south bridge connection makes a significant difference to performance in the KT400 Other components: 512 DDR PC2700; Athlon XP2100+; 2 x 80gb West.Dig.; GF4 MX440; other less notable hardware ... Regards, Dale.