another which chipset thread (help me just this once guys, please?!?!)

[Basslord1124]

I've been getting some conflicting opinions regarding chipsets. Now you all know my current situation...if not, check this thread:

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=78072

I've posted similar threads at other message boards and I'm getting a difference of opinion on SiS chipsets. Harmony Central has said they are slow chipsets and not good for audio while the word here is positive. So, once I get my replacement mobo should I just stick with it or hassle with getting my money back and replacing it with a mobo with a different chipset. I don't really wanna hassle with replacing my mobo again and all that if the performance differences aren't that great. I mean it's not like I'll have 100 tracks or anything.

 

[christiaan]

I guess you already know my opinion on SiS (see the thread) but there you go:
SiS used to have a reputation of putting slow chipsets on the market (their main goal was to produce cheap chipsets) but ever since the release of the 735 chipset (like two years ago) that's a thing of the past. Today they're producing worthy alternatives for both Intel and AMD platforms.
A bad reputation is often hard to shake of or the people at Harmony Central just don't know what's on the market nowadays.

 

[Basslord1124]

Thanks once again christiaan. Then I won't bother with replacing the current motherboard, for a 2nd time. Which is good b/c I really didn't feel like it...nothing sucks worse than dealing with customer service/tech support again saying you changed your mind on the motherboard that you purchased back in January.

 

[Slackmaster2K]

I've also heard good things about the newer SiS chipsets from guys like Emeric and it makes me SICK. I mean I really want to believe but....oh man...it's hard to get over the past

 

[quattro_xxph]

I've also heard good things about the newer SiS chipsets from guys like Emeric and it makes me SICK. I mean I really want to believe but....oh man...it's hard to get over the past

Ditto. My old machine was based on an Sis 620 chipset. I got an Audiophile for it and it clicked and popped everywhere. Had to spend early for a major upgrade ahead of schedule just so we can record again.

In any case, maybe the new ones are better.