IS7 or IS7-E. Opinions?

Looking for an impression on these two. The price difference is not
substantial. I do not see needing firewire, that the IS7-E offers.
Is there some intangible difference that the extra cost buys some
extra reliability or features that a general user could use.

Bill M.

 

if the difference is not tangible as far as price, then I would err on the
side of getting the firewire as you never know when you might need it.
otherwise, it is a great board!

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Yes I am trying to make up my mind, and I am concened with what I read on Toms
the the E did not suppport 800mhz CPU's or 400 mhz Rams.




The IS7-E costs here some $230nz and the IS7 $336nz

A lot to pay for Firewire.


I wish I could dnload a Manual or even read a review..

 

You trust Tom more than Abit? According to the manufacturer, the only things
lacking on the IS7-E are a second SATA controller and firewire.
http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=80
You might also check the owner comments at www.newegg.com, where a fair
number of people are overclocking the IS7-E with wild abandon.

 

I don't believe that is accurate where the E does not support 800 FSB cpu's
but I could be wrong...

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The IS7-E board does support 800 fsb and well beyond. Had my p42.8 running
at 230 (920 fsb) with no probs.

Chris

 

The difference is in the RAID option. It seems that it runs faster where
there is a ICH5R rather than a ICH5. I would pay the extra if I were you. I
did!

Adrian