[gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-04 Thread masterprometheus
Grant wrote: My motherboard is getting flaky and it's time for a new one. I have an AMD 6000+ CPU, 4GB DDR2/800 RAM, 2TB SATA2 HD, Blu-Ray burner, PCI wireless card, 400W power supply, and ATX case. I could replace any of these components if it's worthwhile for some new feature, but I may

[gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Grant
My motherboard is getting flaky and it's time for a new one.  I have an AMD 6000+ CPU, 4GB DDR2/800 RAM, 2TB SATA2 HD, Blu-Ray burner, PCI wireless card, 400W power supply, and ATX case.  I could replace any of these components if it's worthwhile for some new feature, but I may as well keep

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Dale
Grant wrote: My motherboard is getting flaky and it's time for a new one. I have an AMD 6000+ CPU, 4GB DDR2/800 RAM, 2TB SATA2 HD, Blu-Ray burner, PCI wireless card, 400W power supply, and ATX case. I could replace any of these components if it's worthwhile for some new feature, but I may as

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Grant
Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI?  I use the nouveau drivers with my onboard Nvidia chipset now and they've been fine for the most part.  I use a threaded ffmpeg to decode HD video instead of VDPAU so I don't bother with nvidia-drivers. - Grant I don't have any experience with

[gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Nikos Chantziaras
On 07/02/2011 09:06 PM, Grant wrote: The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea. The system is for playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever. If you're familiar with the current hardware scene, where would you

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Peter Humphrey
On Saturday 02 July 2011 20:36:55 Dale wrote: I see no need in me getting a ATI card. That's just me. It's also me. NVidia has been straightforward for years: just plug it in and go. Choose the closed-source driver, or nowadays the Nouveau driver, and everything Just Works. Mind you, I don't

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Grant
The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea.  The system is for playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever.  If you're familiar with the current hardware scene, where would you go from here as far as a

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Dale
Grant wrote: Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI? I use the nouveau drivers with my onboard Nvidia chipset now and they've been fine for the most part. I use a threaded ffmpeg to decode HD video instead of VDPAU so I don't bother with nvidia-drivers. - Grant I don't have any

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread meino . cramer
Grant emailgr...@gmail.com [11-07-03 01:12]: The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea.  The system is for playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever.  If you're familiar with the current hardware scene,

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Grant
Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI?  I use the nouveau drivers with my onboard Nvidia chipset now and they've been fine for the most part.  I use a threaded ffmpeg to decode HD video instead of VDPAU so I don't bother with nvidia-drivers. - Grant I don't have any experience with

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread meino . cramer
Dale rdalek1...@gmail.com [11-07-03 03:08]: Grant wrote: Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI? I use the nouveau drivers with my onboard Nvidia chipset now and they've been fine for the most part. I use a threaded ffmpeg to decode HD video instead of VDPAU so I don't bother with

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread JD
On 07/02/2011 06:26 PM, meino.cra...@gmx.de wrote: Grantemailgr...@gmail.com [11-07-03 01:12]: The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea. The system is for playing music and movies, no gaming whatsoever. If you're

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Dale
meino.cra...@gmx.de wrote: Dalerdalek1...@gmail.com [11-07-03 03:08]: Grant wrote: Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI? I use the nouveau drivers with my onboard Nvidia chipset now and they've been fine for the most part. I use a threaded ffmpeg to decode HD video instead

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Dale
Grant wrote: I bet that's just old stock. I can't find a single motherboard with Nvidia graphics and an AM3+ or FM1 socket on newegg.com. - Grant I didn't see a AM3+ either. May have to buy a mobo and a separate video card. At least that way, you can get what you really want. This

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread Grant
I bet that's just old stock.  I can't find a single motherboard with Nvidia graphics and an AM3+ or FM1 socket on newegg.com. - Grant I didn't see a AM3+ either.  May have to buy a mobo and a separate video card.  At least that way, you can get what you really want.  This is one reason I

Re: [gentoo-user] Re: {OT} Time for hardware upgrade(s)

2011-07-02 Thread meino . cramer
JD jd1...@gmail.com [11-07-03 05:57]: On 07/02/2011 06:26 PM, meino.cra...@gmx.de wrote: Grantemailgr...@gmail.com [11-07-03 01:12]: The most important thing is reliability and Linux compatibility but I also need HDMI and I figure USB 3.0 is a good idea. The system is for playing music