Soltek QBIC EQ3801: nForce3 250Gb goes SFF
by Evan Lieb on July 4, 2004 10:35 AM EST- Posted in
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Soltek EQ3801: Performance Test Configuration
| Performance Test Configuration | |
| Processor(s): | Athlon 64 3200+ (2.0GHz) |
| RAM: | 2 x 512MB OCZ PC3500 Platinum Ltd |
| Memory Timings: | 2-2-2-10 Command Rate 1T |
| Hard Drive(s): | Seagate 120GB 7200RPM IDE (8MB buffer) |
| Video AGP & IDE Bus Master Drivers: | NVIDIA nForce Platform Driver 4.24 (5-10-2004) |
| Video Card(s): | ATI Radeon 9800 PRO 128MB (AGP 8X) |
| Video Drivers: | ATI Catalyst 4.5/4.6 |
| Operation System(s): | Windows XP Professional SP1 |
| Motherboards: | MSI K8N Neo Platinum (nForce3 250Gb) Soltek EQ3801 (nForce3 250Gb) Shuttle SN85G4 (nForce3 150) Shuttle SN85G4V2 (nForce3 150) |
All performance tests were run with a 128MB ATI Radeon 9800 Pro video card with AGP Aperture set to 128MB with Fast Write enabled. Resolution in all benchmarks is 1024x768x32 unless otherwise noted. While we do have an ATI X800 PRO in the lab, all testing used our standard video test configuration with the Radeon 9800 Pro. AnandTech will update the video card test standard to one of these next generation video cards as soon as they are widely available in the market. We have not yet determined our new video card test standard since we have not yet received enough shipping retail cards from manufacturers.
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CrabbyGuy - Friday, July 16, 2004 - link
I'm looking for more information on the integrated sound capability of the 3801. The review states, "C-Media's CMI 8768 chip is a 6-channel PCI-based solution that will serve the needs of users who need good quality sound for basic music and Windows needs." Based on Soltek's ads and the Cmedia web site, this should say "8-channel."The chipset maker's site implies that the CMI 8768 supports Dolby IIx, but does not come out and say that. Anyone know?
Finally, is there any way to get a signal from a source outside the 3801 through the sound circuit, preferably via a digital input, i.e., S/PDIF or coxial?
JTDC - Wednesday, July 7, 2004 - link
According to the Soltek site, there are only 2 3.5" and 2 5.25" bays. I was just trying to find out if Evan used the 3.5" floppy bay or the second 5.25" bay. Just curious as to how it worked. Thanks.Inferno - Wednesday, July 7, 2004 - link
The Soltek has two HDD Bays! :)JTDC - Wednesday, July 7, 2004 - link
How were the two hard drives installed for testing? Was one placed in the floppy bay? Thanks!jcromano - Tuesday, July 6, 2004 - link
Thanks, Inferno.Inferno - Monday, July 5, 2004 - link
Qbix EQ3801 comes with a Backpack, the MB, cables, and powersupply. The Supply is 250watt. I have heard of people running a Nvidia 6800GT and I am running a X800.jcromano - Monday, July 5, 2004 - link
Ugh. Twice in a row my message has been clipped off right after the first carriage return, so this one's coming all in one paragraph. I'm still hoping for an answer to my earlier question about what comes included with the QBIC. I'm especially interested in learning about the power supply, if one does indeed come with the QBIC. Don't the new Nvidia cards want lots of watts and special connectors? Does the QBIC's power supply have what the Nvidia cards want? Thanks again. Sorry for the run-together format, and sorry for asking what are probably pretty basic, newbie questions. Jimjcromano - Monday, July 5, 2004 - link
I'll get the hang of this some day, I hope. Sorry for the blank messages.jcromano - Monday, July 5, 2004 - link
Hi,SoltekGermany - Monday, July 5, 2004 - link
I have found small typo on review. The soundchip has 8 channels, not 6 channels.