IMSI 865PE Neo2-LS or Gigabyte 8IPE1000Pro

[lincoln]

There are 2 motherboard brands over the rest which I am currently considering–

MSI and Gigabyte with the Intel chipsets 865PE or 875. IMSI 865PE Neo2-LS think is the fastest;

Gigabyte 8IPE1000Pro I think is also a top performer too. Both support the hyper threading Intel P4 CPUs (2.4 is the smallest and enough for some time) as my budget is minimal, DDR400 (PC3200) RAM 2x256 MB memory,
2 HDs – 40GB system, >40GB UATA100(133) 7200 rpm for video. As I will be doing Video editing.

Even though on a low Budget I still want the best MB, I can save a bit with RAM (PC2100 instead).
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About capturing and NLE I suppose I can pass with the onboard Fire Wire but you have to render every time you want to see what effect did you make with your footage.

The other and better choice is to buy some sort of real time IEEE1394 DV board. Prices here are high – for example one of the best is Canopus DV storm 2 (>115000 yen), which comes with large software bundle. I can use it also for capturing analog video and see everything you do in real time not only on PC monitor but also on the TV screen. Cheaper option is Canopus DV Raptor RT Light (no analog input, no Adobe Premiere for 45000 yen).

Any critisism welcome...
Cheers,

Lincoln

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[BipolarBill]

You can't use PC2100 RAM with those boards. If you try, you'll be back here crying for help. You need PC3200 at least.

I don't like Gigabites. ;) I would get an MSI 865PE if I were you.

[lincoln]

Thanks for your reply....basically doyah think this will be a good set up though?:cool:

[BipolarBill]

It will be as good as many and better than most!

[Rat]

I have both... I like the MSI better .... seems to be easier to set up and has a cool neo light on the northbridge. :0) seriously tho... MSI is definately more in tune to gaming and has an easier overclock utility than the Gig. The Gig I like because it has more USB headers on it for front panel and a media reader.



Rat