Quote: I don't see why the ASUS A7V333-R Rev 1.04 shouldn't, I'm running the same install of Win98SE for like 16 mounths without anylockups with my Voodoo5 5500 AGP x2, imean the 6000 has the same type of AGP bus as the 5500,
1) Cost- Most of the boards suggested come from Europe, I have to purchase them through third parties and pay for shipping twice. What ever is purchase MUST work correct the first time or I have thrown cash out of a window, and I'm getting tired of that happening.
2) Boards- V5-6000 is different then V5-5500 (Hint chip remember?)
3) Damage- I WILL NOT RISK a V5-6000 in any shape, manner or form if there is even a whiff of incompatibilty with a motherboard.
The ASUS board falls under that catagory.
I do not needlessly risk rare hardware if there is even the smallest chance damage can be done. It's much safer to go with a known item run by other V5-6000 owners.
As far as the MSI Ultra2 vs the Epox board I'm currently running I'm inclined to use the Epox with the V6k since the Epox board has a more detailed bios and hardware monitoring that clearly lists with the AGP voltage is which the MSI does not.
The Ultra2 is faster then heck and running smooth now, I think since it has onboard RAID I'll pick up a pair of drives, hook them in mirror mode (automatic data protection) and use them for a daily machine.