And it can be bought today

[ME BIGGD01]

A few months ago I mentioned this chipset to a few here that were interested in building a media station. Now there are boards available for the 100 dollar mark which is outstanding. I will be ordering one today to fool around with.

Now for those that already bought the new spider platform, I want you to make note that this chipset has the newer SB700 chip. It's a much better solution than the SB600. If interested make note of the hybrid crossfire. One thing that you may find cool is tha if you decide to install a 3x series video card also in the system, the chipset will switch to integrated when in 2d mode to save power.

To be honest I have used the 690g boards for these kinds of systems and they work great already. Now it has even a netter integrated chip that you actually have the ability to play some of the newer titles. It looks as if AMD has been busting their ass lately because from what I hear the bugs are fixed in their quad chips and will be shipping B3 stepping soon along with their 45nm technology. They also have a newer video card coming out which is suppose to be extremely fast and run much lower voltage.

Here is a review from AMDZONE.com

http://www.amdzone.com/index.php/reviews/56/9181-amd-780g-a-athlon-x2-4850e-review

To think you can put a simple system together with this for around 300 bucks is amazing. Maybe cheaper.

Added is another review here. http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/03/05/780g-changes-graphics-game

[ME BIGGD01]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135075&ATT=13-135-075&CMP=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Motherboards+-+AMD-_-ECS-_-13135075

just ordered. :thumbs:

talk about dirt cheap:thumbs:

[ME BIGGD01]

than it would defeat its purpose. They have that platform already which you have. This is platform fits right in there with the other 80% of the market. It is the best solution ever. You will see major OEM's using this board and people who buy those hp's and dells will actually be able to run Directx 10 and even game without doing anything.

[FUS1ON]

Slap a couple PVR1800s in that, a phat HD and you are ready to go.

[Grimmy]

Slap a couple PVR1800s in that, a phat HD and you are ready to go.

That would actually work very well, since those cards are pci-e x1, and the ports on the mobo are right next to each other, and away from the vid card slot and the pci slots.

[ME BIGGD01]

I am curious and honestly I have no idea but what is the purpose of mutliple of these cards?

[Grimmy]

I am curious and honestly I have no idea but what is the purpose of mutliple of these cards?

With 2 of these cards, you can record 2 different channels at the same time, or you can record a channel, and watch another, ect. The little bit that I had mine working, I loved it. I had 2 shows at the same time, and was able to record both of them. Also, the way I have media center setup, it starts recording 5 minutes before and after. So if I had 2 shots back to back, I'd be sure to get all of it.