ASUS A7N8X Mobo's

[jch216]

Ok,

After hours and hours of reading posts about the Asus A7N8X boards I finally decided that I would use this model a try for my first build.

I need to know which version would be best for me?

I play the newest games, surf the net, do a little graphic work for friends and family, play with progs like Bryce5, compose school papers for college.....and play the newest games .

I bought the Chieftec case that has UB and Firewire in the front of the case(if that makes a difference).

I'll either buy a 2100+ XP, or a Barton 2500+ and overclock it a little bit to get more bang for my buck. Any suggestions on the board....or the processor for that matter?

[Emc2]

you'll want the deluxe edition for the onboard sound if you don't have a sound card (currently) and want to play the latest games.

[Strawbs]

2nd vote for the Deluxe ...Onboard 5.1 sound, Dual LAN, Firewire, SATA RAID together make the Deluxe an Exclusive board.

[edit] 5.1 sound, not 6.1

[Idigguns]

Definitely the Deluxe. That's what I'm currently using too.

[jch216]

How is the performance on your Mobo Idigguns?


EDIT:

Do you think I need to worry about a video card right now or just wait? (On a budget)

[agathodaimon]

I built a system with the "deluxe" model in it for my dad a while back.
The thing works great, and there are so many bells & whistles that go along with it...
If you want the play all the newest games I'd definately spend a little to get a nice video card... Like an FX 5600 or a Ti 4200 or something like that.

[Omardeth]

if you don't need sata or firewire just get the regular model it is about 20$ less and you can use that towards a video card . the deluxe is nice but if you aren't gonna use that added stuff why get it . the regular model has sound and lan onboard also .

[jch216]

Being new to building and all, I want to have the option of using all the bells and whistles when I learn what they are. Heck, I already ordered a case that has a firewire port on the front of it....why not hook it up.

PS:what the heck is fire wire? lolol

[Strawbs]

Originally posted by jch216
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I bought the Chieftec case that has UB and Firewire in the front of the case(if that makes a difference)...

it does! No Firewire at all lesser models.

[Omardeth]

even if the case has a fire wire option its ok you can add firewire later if ou need with an add on card . but thats my advise . fire wire is a way to connect to the pc like usb . like with a video camera or you can get firewire hard drives or cd / dvd burners to connect to it . but like i said if you aren't going to use it right now to say money , you said u are on a budget , i would get the non deluxe and use the saved money for a good video card or other need in the pc . BUT buy all the GUTS , mobo , cpu , and any other parts all together . if you get them one at a time of a few weeks you will be pissed cause the prices drop so fast .