NF2: Epox 8RDA+ ... quick question

Searchname · Apr 30, 2003, 10:45 PM

I would think there is no difference, but thought I'd ask. I don't need all of the extras that the 8RDA+ has over the 8RDA. Having said that, is there any "performance" reason to opt for the "+" or do I get the same performance w/ the 8RDA?

dresta · May 1, 2003, 12:10 AM

look at the fic au11 first, its a replica(down to the bios) of the 8rda+

Searchname · May 1, 2003, 12:28 AM

Thanks, but is the 8RDA just as good as the 8RDA+? I have a friend that will GIVE me the 8RDA, but I don't mind buying something else for better performance.

gonx_me · May 1, 2003, 08:48 AM

i'm also thinking of buying this MB. Do you thinhk that i should change my A7V8X?

Hornizuka · May 1, 2003, 09:13 AM

Performance are the same, but without some bells and whistles from "+".

I would wait for the 8RDA3+. It's the same board but with guaranteed 200FSB support.

dresta · May 4, 2003, 04:10 AM

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The 8RDA
The 8RDA is identical to the 8RDA+ with the exception of southbridge. It uses the MCP southbridge, (unlike the 8RDA+ and 8RGA+ which use the MCP-T) which does not support integrated firewire or LAN. The MCP also does not have Soundstorm audio. The 8RDA uses an onboard audio codec that does provide decent sound, but comes nowhere near the quality and performance of Soundstorm. If you are looking into buying the 8RDA just to save some cash, I suggest you look into the FIC AU11, which is a cheaper version of the 8RDA+ without the onboard diagnostic LED.

Apr 30, 2003, 10:45 PM	#1
Searchname DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	NF2: Epox 8RDA+ ... quick question I would think there is no difference, but thought I'd ask. I don't need all of the extras that the 8RDA+ has over the 8RDA. Having said that, is there any "performance" reason to opt for the "+" or do I get the same performance w/ the 8RDA?

May 1, 2003, 12:10 AM	#2
dresta DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	look at the fic au11 first, its a replica(down to the bios) of the 8rda+ __________________ Sigs are overrated

May 1, 2003, 12:28 AM	Thread Starter #3
Searchname DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, but is the 8RDA just as good as the 8RDA+? I have a friend that will GIVE me the 8RDA, but I don't mind buying something else for better performance. __________________ 17" LCD E171FP, Dell 4550 Dimension w/ 1.8Ghz P4, 1GB Kingston CL2 PC2700 DDR, WD 180GB HD (8mb buffer), WD 120GB HD (8mb bufffer), and WD 80GB HD (8mb buffer). Finally, Radeon 9700TX, Philips 4X DVD+R, and Logitech Z680's.

May 1, 2003, 08:48 AM	#4
gonx_me DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	i'm also thinking of buying this MB. Do you thinhk that i should change my A7V8X?

May 1, 2003, 09:13 AM	#5
Hornizuka DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Performance are the same, but without some bells and whistles from "+". I would wait for the 8RDA3+. It's the same board but with guaranteed 200FSB support.