Help choosing motherboard and features

[erocker]

As mentioned in your other threads, if the motherboard has enough PCI-E slots, yes.

 

[michael]

As mentioned in your other threads, if the motherboard has enough PCI-E slots, yes.

But people don't try doing these, they rather do 4 way SLI, which is not my interest at all.

Hi guys, I really need to know this which written in Gigabyte UP7 sepc

Graphics Interface	2*PCI-E 3.0 x16 slot (or 4*PCI-E 3.0 x8) + 1*PCI-E 3.0 x16

Look below as well there are some condition written in spec of UP7 , so please tell me can I still install a PCIe X1 TV Tuner card, PCIe X1 sound card and PCIe X1 Netword adaptor card along with PCIe X16 graphics card on Gigabyte UP7 motherboard all at a same time

1>> 3 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1~3)
* For optimum performance, if only one expansion card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16_2 slot.

2>> 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1~2)
* The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2 slot with PCIEX16_3. The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_3 slot will operate at up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated.
(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
* Whether PCI Express 3.0 is supported depends on CPU and graphics card compatibility.
* The PCIEX16_2 slot will become unavailable when an expansion card is installed in the orange PCI Express x16 slot.

3>> 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All PCI Express x1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

Now please tell me on which slot can i install my sound card and tv tuner card?
On this coming Friday I am going buy my Motherboard, but before that I want to know this in detail. So can i install tv tuner,graphics card,sound card all at same time on UP7

 

[AlienIsGOD]

PCIe X1 TV Tuner card, PCIe X1 sound card and PCIe X1 Netword adaptor card along with PCIe X16 graphics card on Gigabyte UP7 motherboard all at a same time

the 1x cards can be used in a 1x or a 16x slot, there is no need for worrying. As long as you have pci-e slots on the motherboard you should be fine.

 

[michael]

the 1x cards can be used in a 1x or a 16x slot, there is no need for worrying. As long as you have pci-e slots on the motherboard you should be fine.

Thanks for your replies. but would anyone please explain me what does this lines means ,
"The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2 slot with PCIEX16_3. The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_3 slot will operate at up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated"

Will it not cause any problem to connect PCIe X1 TV Tuner card, PCIe X1 sound card and along with a PCIe X16 graphics card all at a same time?
THIS IS MY REAL QUERY AND I NEED PROPER DETAIL ANSWER BECAUSE I REALLY FINALIZING UP7 NOW.

Please explain.

 

[AlienIsGOD]

that x8 mode is for gfx cards, for any other add in card it will operate at x1 still. There won't be a problem, it will work fine as i said earlier.

 

[erocker]

Will it not cause any problem to connect PCIe X1 TV Tuner card, PCIe X1 sound card and along with a PCIe X16 graphics card all at a same time?
THIS IS MY REAL QUERY AND I NEED PROPER DETAIL ANSWER BECAUSE I REALLY FINALIZING UP7 NOW

No, no problems. It will work.

 

[michael]

Hey Guys,
So I believe in your words and go for UP7 now.

I had V formula in mind for long time as it has 3 PCIe x1 slots but was not happy with its performance issue after reading some reviews. Extreme too has one PCIe x1 and no dual LAN ports.

so I think up7 is best choice for me and I also read something good about its onboard sound here in its review, is it better than others or does it match onboard sound of v formula?

ohh I have already bought gskill 16GB 1600MHz, dont know how much can i overclock them with up7, by the way can thisup7 fit in my Antec Lan Boy air cabinet?

 

[MxPhenom 216]

Ohh great! Thanks for quick response. I would love to add Gadget freak people like you in my Facebook account

If PCIx1 works in PCIx16 then I might go for extreme or UP7, which one you suggest for best performance?

full sized HDMI ?, then what is use of display port on v formula board ?

Display Port is just another video interface similar to HDMI.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to transmit audio, USB, and other forms of data.[2]

 

[jgunning]

Hi Guys,

What is difference between these two ports?
And which HDMI cable should I ask for to connect my LG LED Monitor with my HDMI port on Asus MAximus V Formula?

What is difference between following two ports where one is shown as Display port and 2nd as HDMI port, aren't these both ports HDMI ? Is this 2nd HDMI port used to connect to mobile with HDMI port to motherboard ?

Thanks,
Please reply.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort

=)

 

[michael]

reply please

 

[michael]

Would you please suggest me any brand for 3 meters of cable?

 

[MxPhenom 216]

Here is what I found. Compare and contrast motherboard support of that case, and the UP7

The Antec Lanboy

• Fully-modular chassis

• Open-frame mesh panel construction

• AirMount™ HDD suspension mount system for up to 6 HDDs

• Maximum CPU cooler height: 150 mm with optional

side fan installed, 160 mm without

• 11 drive bays:

- 6 x internal 3.5" HDDs

- 3 x external 5.25" HDDs

- 2 x internal bottom-mounted 2.5" SSD bay

• Advanced cooling system - up to 15 fans

• Standard fans:

- 2 x front variable-speed 120 mm blue LED fans

with stepless control knobs

- 1 x rear 120 mm TwoCool™ blue LED fan

- 2 x side 120 mm TwoCool™ blue LED fans for

graphics cards cooling

• Optional fans:

- 2 x 120 mm fan for CPU and memory cooling

- 6 x 120 mm side drive bay fan

- 2 x 120 mm top fan

• Water cooling support:

- Top water cooling radiator fitting

- Rear water cooling grommets

• 8 expansion slots for triple graphics-card configurations

• Maximum graphics card size: 16" / 406 mm

• Front ports:

- 1 x USB 3.0

- 2 x USB 2.0

- Audio (AC'97 and HDA compatible) In and Out

• Motherboards: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX

• Power supply not included

• Unit Dimensions:

- 517 mm (H) x 222 mm (W) x 512 mm (D)

- 20,3" (H) x 8,7" (W) x 20,2" (D)

• Package Dimensions:

- 590 mm (H) x 288 mm (W) x 580 mm (D)

- 23,2" (H) x 11,3" (W) x 22,8" (D)

• Weight::

- Net: 9,2 kg / 20,3 lbs

- Gross: 11,0 kg / 24,0 lbs

Gigabyte UP7

Physical Spec
Form Factor: Extended ATX
Dimensions: 12" x 10.39"
Power Pin: 24 Pin

The motherboard is extended ATX as it has a bit more width too it then normal ATX form factors, but the screw holes for mounting in the case is no different then standard atx so it should fit fine.

Also, stop posting asking for us to reply in your threads, only a few hours after you posted previously. You need to wait 24 hours. There are other threads and discussions on this forum, no one is just going to focus on only helping you, when there's hundreds of thousands of other threads, and people that need help and advice.

 

[Aquinus]

What is difference between following two ports where one is shown as Display port and 2nd as HDMI port, aren't these both ports HDMI ? Is this 2nd HDMI port used to connect to mobile with HDMI port to motherboard ?

No, DisplayPort is not HDMI. In fact DisplayPort can do a lot of things that HDMI can, such as audio as well as drive high resolution displays. DisplayPort is more of an evolution of HDMI and is designed to compliment it, not replace it. DisplayPort is the better option IMHO.

 

[michael]

Here is what I found. Compare and contrast motherboard support of that case, and the UP7

The Antec Lanboy


Gigabyte UP7


The motherboard is extended ATX as it has a bit more width too it then normal ATX form factors, but the screw holes for mounting in the case is no different then standard atx so it should fit fine.

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Thanks for replay. UP7 is the most expensive motherboard here in my city. yes, I also checked in google about diffeence between standard ATX and Extended ATX motherboard and Yes the mounting screws are at same position on board.
But are you sure that UP7 will fit in Antec Lan Boy Air?

Thanks.

 

[michael]

Hi Guys,
Would anyone please help me with buying HDMI cable?

Which HDMI cable should I buy:--

1.The one which connects my Display port on motherboard to HDMI port on my LED LG monitor OR
2.The one which connects my HDMI port on motherboard to HDMI port on my LED LG monitor

What is difference between these two cables?
Will these both cables used to display monitor?
Which is better? I have 23" LED Flatron LG Monitor.

Please advise.

 

[michael]

About Motherboard,
I feel Asus V Extreme with two onboard LAN ports and onboard sound card and 2 PCIe X1 slots would have been the best best motherboard till date.

Gigabyte UP7 is too expensive and does not even come with onboard sound card its Rs. 27500/- $500 here in India.

 

[erocker]

So get the Asus V Extreme then if that's what you need.

For your previous question just buy a cheap HDMI cable. Not much thought needs to be put into that.

 

[HammerON]

Enough info. Thread closed.