On Saturday 19 March 2005 10:26, Ken Cooper wrote: > David Curry wrote: > > Ken Cooper wrote: >>>>> snip <<<<< > > First off, sorry for posting at the top, I didn't know that. And > second, when I FIRST got my computer, I knew my motherboard had onboard > video. I wanted/intended to use it, because again it's just a server, > and don't need video that much, so I wanted to use the motherboard. But > I couldn't install it with the onboard. So I had to use my dads video > card, to install it, which I could. This was FC1, not 3, which is what > I'm trying to get right now. I am using my dads old video card right > now, and it won't even install. I'm coming to conclusions that it's my > Soyo motherboard. I tryed calling them before, but they just blamed it > on memory, so I had to spend $80 on memory that I DIDN'T need. Well, I > had FC1 on it, and I didn't like it, because it kept freezing, so I > thought I'd try FC3, and NOTHING works. So I think it's my motherboard, > but I just want to know what you guys think. I don't have the money to > buy one right now, but maybe in a few years will. Thanks!!! > > Ken Cooper Hi Ken & others: Having been involved in assembling PC computer systems both for work and fun, I've decided to stay away from certain manufacturers over time. I used a lot of Soyo boards many years ago but in the mid 90's they seemed to begin having problems with quality control on their mobos. I quit using them as there were too many customer complaints and problems. I ended up replacing a disproportionate number of Soyo mobos so stopped using them. I now use mainly MSI and ASUS (AMD) boards when building for clients. I'm not saying that current Soyo boards are poor quality as I don't have experience with them. I don't know where you are located but find a computer shop which has knowledgable sales/support help (especially ones using linux) and get their recommendation for a new mobo. HTH, Tom -- Tom Taylor Registered linux user #263467
