msi's k8n neo plat is a very good board

only problems with that asus is that it looks like it shafts you out of the native sata conns, which are alot faster than the add-on chip ports

it also denys you the use of a windowed case

the Southbridge on this motherboard is passive cooled, temps go up in the 50-60°C region in a 25-30°C env.

adding a fan drops the temp to 45°C and less

anybody know how hot the SB temp can get for it too cause problems?

http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/miso.html

Don't know how true this is.

well, seeing as it gets up to 60°C with a heatsink over here... :)

NB or SB?

does the A64 have a NB? :)

eum,

yes?




Via has one, Nforce chipsets don't have one.

ah, thanks for that, /me A64 n00b and proud of it :)

MSI K8N Neo does not have NB, so it's my SB that comes close to 60°C

don't you just love this, install the system into a case and it doesn't POST, install it on the box outside a case and it works flawlessly. yippie :/