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In Reply to: RE: It would seem the new G41 chipset would be desirable posted by rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com on November 08, 2008 at 09:34:18
Gigabyte GA-Q35M-S2. BIOS may not offer all settings as previous GB mobo but well worth a try.
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It has a reasonably highly spec'd sound card built in, for use with other sources such as Blu Ray & Multichannel?
It looks over spec'd for audio but would still work well with cMP & cPlay, wouldn't it? Presumably the Zalman case would be too small? Is DDR3 memory a problem?
Frank
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just to add to rick's comments the best mobo has to have the flexibility of doing all the bios settings recommended by cics. The real beauty of cplay/cmp is to set all the parameters in hardware/Windows to be optimized for music. This includes underclocking, setting latencies, enough power to do 24/192 with 146 src etc etc. As I tell all who ask me--- don't try to redo it unless you are really really smart, have unbelievable work ethic and an uncanny ear for the 'most transparent sound'. Its all worked out for you just follow the program and you'll have a transport that beats/equals anything in my experience.
I am glad you have discovered this approach to computer audio.
It is obvious you have not read the papers or many of cics's posts.
One very big aspect of this approach is to find a system that uses as little power as possible.
Read the stuff and you will see how different cics's approach is to the mainstream. This is an audio perfectionists approach. Convenience is compromised in exchange for the best possible "sonics".
However thought the TPD would be about the same as Q35.I am also looking at HTPC, plus active crossovers, plusd DSP, and expect the processing demand will be quite high, therefore wish to push system capabilities as far as reasonable.
How much difference do you think an extra 10 or so watts will make with a well constructed mother board with more efficient built in cooling options?
Frank
Edits: 11/11/08
Frank,
I am glad you took my short comment in a good way. I worry sometimes when someone suggests one of the "deluxe" MBs that they have missed the point of cics's system.
All of cics's research has led him to minimizing power required to do the task at hand. And in this case it is nothing but playing music.
If you are doing a HTPC, which I have an interest in also, I would make it a dedicated machine. I do think the two tasks are so different that they would be at odds.
If you want an excellent device for playing CD's and you do not want to spend thousands of dollars consider following the instructions to the letter and I can assure you you will be amazed at what is possible.
I had no interest in computers before reading cics's papers and posts so I am the last one to give advice. What I know centers around his system.
If you are striving for the best possible audio I would think again about using the computer as a crossover. As cics specifies using an outboard DAC, I would wonder if this would also apply to a crossover. Such an arrangement would be fine for HT but I would worry that with high resolution speakers you might not be happy. I have no idea. I am sticking with chokes and capacitors before the amplifier inputs.
Bye,
Rick McInnis
Dear cics,
Just was not paying attention.
Since this system was intended for server applications it could be a good direction.
It seems the recommended board has not got the best reviews at NEWEGG but what would make this good for their applications could be good for ours.
I see from looking through the manual this board does have the extended BIOS options with control/F1 but no indication of what else is offered when that is selected.
Could be very interesting.
Do you think the GIGABYTE folks would accommodate you, and us minions, again?
Looking forward to hearing if this turns out to be a refinement.
Thanks!
Rick McInnis
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