On Wednesday 05 September 2007 15:42, Frank Cox wrote: > On Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:35:53 -0700 > > Dave Stevens <geek@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I didn't see specific recommendations except to try an Intel > > mobo with integrated chips. Having just spent a lotta money on a nice > > Tyan I naturally don't want to do that needlessly. > > In view of the current state of video driver "affairs", the Intel > motherboard and video chipset is still your best choice. > > In my humble opinion. > > Buying the motherboard first and then looking for a video card was probably > putting the cart before the horse a bit. I know it looks lame but there was a lot more to the motherboard specs than just that video requirement. getting a dual opteron unit socket F with a large ram capacity was a lot more important, still is. Now I think it will work out ok. Dave -- The Ontario government will spend around $27 billion on nuclear power between now and 2025 in a bid to keep the lights on in the province. If history is any indicator, the nuke plans will be characterized by inefficiencies, unanticipated delays,and massive cost overruns, but will at least ensure the certainty that future generations have access to a secure supply of radioactive waste.