FE4R Posted June 19, 2005 Posted June 19, 2005 I am building a new game box, its a mid gaming machine. I have the following parts put down, I am simply waiting for my nForce4 Ultra D and a 3200+ Venice to arrive (prolly next two weeks since I am in the Caribbean). Here is what I expect to have: DDR500 RAM 2 x 512MB - Geil Ultra Link MSI 6600GT PCIX AMD 3200+ Venice DFI nForce4 Ultra D I read that this was a great board... I am now seeing that it also has a HUGE amount of problems, I am now thinking it may not be worth getting it after all. Please tell me if I may or may not have any probs with this build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Games Posted June 19, 2005 Posted June 19, 2005 power supply is very important...what psu do you plan to use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE4R Posted June 19, 2005 Posted June 19, 2005 I have a 400Watt PSU, as I said I am in the Caribbean, getting a good PSU is gonna be expensive for me right now. Its not even a brand name PSU, however it ran my GA-K8NS-Ultra 939 board with a samsung 160GB drive, a cd burner and a cd drive with my 6600GT agp and 2x512MB ram quite well. I intend to use a 24 PIN adapter since it is a 20 PIN PSU. This is just tempory untill I can get a decent PSU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE4R Posted June 19, 2005 Posted June 19, 2005 I have until tomorrow morning to make the choice on which board to get... and from reading the many problems on this site I am not really digging the DFI board again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpuz Posted June 19, 2005 Posted June 19, 2005 I have until tomorrow morning to make the choice on which board to get... and from reading the many problems on this site I am not really digging the DFI board again. There are plenty more that have absolutely ZERO problems w/ the board. They usually don't post in forums like this, why should they? So what you find in forums like this are only the reported probs. Remember, 20-24 pin connectors are not recommended w/ that board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bypolar Posted June 19, 2005 Posted June 19, 2005 Well if you want a tried and true board get the DFI UT 250GB it has been through the ringer and has turned out to be a great stable board out of the box. I have no Idea why you would try to use a 400W power supply when DFI say a 480W is recomended. I would say YES you are going to encounter some issues "maybe",but be ready for them. That is part of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE4R Posted June 19, 2005 Posted June 19, 2005 well, I have to take baby steps u get me? I cant get everything all at once -especially here where I cant get a name brand PSU. All I can seem to find is generic sh!t. I REALLY REALLY want this board. It has the options I want as I am an avid ocer. I love ocing. So I take it everything would work out ok except for my PSU??? If thast the case I'll go ahead with my order as I am able to borrow a decent PSU. If not I cant get the board it would cost me too much. oh yes -I dont have the board as yet but what BIOS should I use when/if I get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE4R Posted June 20, 2005 Posted June 20, 2005 HELLO? Am I alone here? I need to know, I dont want to make any mistakes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricey Posted June 20, 2005 Posted June 20, 2005 Hi use the 310 BIOS (which should come with your board). Only flash to a newer BIOS if you have problems. Refer to this thread for info about power supplies. David Hammocks psu guide You need a minimum of 480 watts to reliably run your board. Cheers, ricey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE4R Posted June 20, 2005 Posted June 20, 2005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817182013 is that ok? I know that they require 480 Watts in 24 PIN, what if I use an adapter as a temp. solution? what could happen by using the a 20 PIN 480Watts PSU with an adapter? REPLY ASAP if you know. Thank You. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenC Posted June 20, 2005 Posted June 20, 2005 Read this first. http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7619 Then go hear. http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10854 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE4R Posted June 20, 2005 Posted June 20, 2005 yes, thank you -but are you all understanding my situation? I cant jus go BAM! an buy everything in sight... no. I have to make steps. I know I need at least 480Watts and I know I need a 24 pin PSU. However I will not get any of those expensive PSU I have just seen. I will be using that Rosewill Value when I get enough cash as it meets the requirements and is in my price range. I have a temperary solution of using a 24 PIN PSU with 500 Wats. The only draw back is that it only has 19A on the 12V rail. Yes it doesnt meet the requirements but its the best I can do right now. Comments needed please... ASAP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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