[OT] Motherboard selection. Tips anyone?

[stealth_ninja_penguin]

Anyone got a copy of Vista 64 Bit that they no longer want
I finally got around to building that box with a little stimulus from Kevin I haven't got an OS for it yet and Windows 7 doesn't seem to have any drivers for my components.
I ended up with;
an ASUS P5Q3,
Q8400,
4Gb DDR3 Ram 1600,
512 Geforce 8400gs and
Samsung optical drive.

Thanks to all that have posted

[Ksix]

I'd be suprised if you can't get the drivers for Windows 7 for your machine but they are available for Vista64???

If you can get your machine working with Vista64 it will work with Windows 7. Even though it has a different name, Windows 7 is basically a fixed up/prettied up version of Vista (basically the same engine under the hood, just streamlined and optimised to run better).

I have a machine with similar specs to the one you mention and have been running the RC version of Windows 7 without a hitch since it was released.

If you can wait till October 22 that is when Windows 7 is due to be released to the masses.

[stealth_ninja_penguin]

I'd be suprised if you can't get the drivers for Windows 7 for your machine but they are available for Vista64???

If you can get your machine working with Vista64 it will work with Windows 7. Even though it has a different name, Windows 7 is basically a fixed up/prettied up version of Vista (basically the same engine under the hood, just streamlined and optimised to run better).

I have a machine with similar specs to the one you mention and have been running the RC version of Windows 7 without a hitch since it was released.

If you can wait till October 22 that is when Windows 7 is due to be released to the masses.

Hey, feel free to PM me with some links to places where I can get drivers for the MB and graphics card. Searching the net isn't one of my strengths

P.S. Also have a 500Gb primary drive and 1Tb drive for storage.

[Ksix]

No problems SNP,

PM sent with links to where you can download drivers etc.

Let me know if you need any further help/instruction.

Cheers,
Ksix

[stealth_ninja_penguin]

No problems SNP,

PM sent with links to where you can download drivers etc.

Let me know if you need any further help/instruction.

Cheers,
Ksix

I'm having trouble getting your PMs. Could you try via GC and stick an email address with it?

Hmm Vista 64bit is getting more tempting!