MSI SLI in stock

[ChineseDemocracyGNR]

http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=13-130-487&depa=1

 

[davidtran007]

looks like most nf4 ultra and sli boards will be available soon..... i already ordered my neo4 platinum from newegg and received it today. i dont never plan on going SLI due to the prices of those video cards ahah.

i need a pci-e card and cpu now to test out my board !!!!

 

[FastEddie]

DFI's turn next. Should see something from them by tomorrow.

 

[deadseasquirrel]

Originally posted by: FastEddie
DFI's turn next. Should see something from them by tomorrow.

Last I had heard, it was bumped to Feb 5th.

 

[DemonicPenguin]

I'm personally waiting until I see information regarding the Soltek nForce4 MB. I e-mailed them and apparently it's scheduled to be released sometime in February.
If I become too impatient and Soltek is slow in releasing the board, then this particular MB would be my next choice.

 

[Interitus]

Anyone confirm that this is the one with the onboard Creative APU?

Newegg just says Realtek 8 ch.

I know it's the Diamond that has the Creative APU but I thought this WAS the same board?

 

[FastEddie]

The Platinum SLI has the Creative onboard audio. You'll need a psu that has a -5v pin to get the sound to work, same as with the Diamond.

 

[Interitus]

a -5v pin? How do i find out if I have one?

 

[FastEddie]

Look at the label on your psu to see if there is a rating for -5v. You can also look at the main connector, if no wires are missing, (all 20-pins filled), then yours has the -5v pin.

 

[TheInvincibleMustard]

Sticker on the powersupply should tell you (theoretically). The major problem from this stems from the fact that ATX2.0 doesn't spec a -5v line but this mobo requires an ATX2.0 spec PSU (due to the pin header on the motherboard). More information on this topic -- http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=29&threadid=1498830

 

[Interitus]

Thanks guys, i'm really leaning on this board more than the Ultra.

One last question...

I didn't see this mentioned in any of the reviews I've read of the board (nor anything about the -5v line for that matter). I really don't want SLI. Nforce4 Ultra would be fine for me, but for $20 more the MSI SLI isn't much of a price burden. The one thing that will keep me from buying this board is this... Can the second x16 slot function as an x1 for add-in PCI-E cards later? Again I didn't see this in any reviews.

As far as the power supplies go, I think I'll go with an OCZ Modstream 450w. It has a hybrid 24pin connector, -5v line @ .8 amps as well as a 6 pin pci-e connector. Sound good? Again I won't be going SLI so I think this should be enough with 26 amps on the 12v.

Your thoughts?

-edit-

My main reason for going with the MSI is the location of the MCP in relation to the PCI-E slots. I am a silent PC enthusiast so this board looks to provide the least challenge when using a passive tall NB cooler with a PCI-E card and a Zalman ZM80D.

 

[FastEddie]

Yes, the second 16x pci-e slot on the Neo 4 Platinum SLI will function as a 1x pci-e slot.

Here's the psu that works (has the -5v pin) and has a 24-pin connector.--->I'm using it with the Asus A8n Sli, work great. It's both a 20-pin atx and a 24-pin atx (hybrid connector), and will work with the MSI SLI board fine. P-GPB

 

[Interitus]

Thanks again

You've been very helpful.

 

[amol]

i'm going for the ultra because it has TWO extra pci express slots

that and i already have a sound card

good deal though

how come newegg isn't having a deal on the ultra???

 

[d3vilz]

Looks like newegg dropped the price down to $189.