Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 18:59:58 -0700 From: Mike Smith <msmith@freebsd.org> To: Ronald Grootkarzyn <ron@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca> Cc: freebsd-hardware@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Choosing CUSL2 or CUV4X ASUS M/B? Message-ID: <200010090159.e991xwh03214@mass.osd.bsdi.com> In-Reply-To: Your message of "Sun, 08 Oct 2000 19:21:26 MDT." <Pine.A41.3.95.1001008183821.55076A-100000@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca>
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> I am considering an ASUS CUSL2 'Solano 2' M/B. I am concerned that the
> 815e graphics and AGP memory controller chipset may cause problems with
> both the custom kernel and XFree86? Or would a more conserative M/B, such
> as the CUV4X be an apppropriate choice? Other suggestions based on the
> 370 CPU config will also be welcome!
The 810/815 chipsets are pretty bargain-basement; you should expect
support, but I wouldn't be encouraging them for serious work. The
440BX-based board will perform better.
> I am looking forward to a system that will have several years of
> compatiblity with current hardware trends and prove to be agreeable to
> FreeBSD development trends as well.
If your budget can handle it, consider the CUR-DLS. Bear in mind that
memory for it is a little more expensive.
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people to take different points of view. [Dr. Fritz Todt]
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