NeoHE problems with nVidia chipsets only?

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 11:08 am

Some time ago, I put together a shopping list for a new PC: Antec P150 + NeoHE PSU, Asus A8V, an Athlon 64 CPU -- I haven't decided on exact model -- and Kingston ECC RAM. (I already have drives and sound/video cards.) But I've put off buying it all after reading about the compatability problems with the NeoHE and various Asus motherboards.

However, I think I've spotted a pattern in the problems: nVidia chipsets. I haven't exhaustively reviewed all the related posts here on SPCR; but the majority of the posts that I've read report problems using a NeoHE power supply with an nVidia based motherboard. I noticed no problem reports about Via chipset boards. Can anyone support or refute this observation?

Devonavar · Post by **Devonavar** » Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:11 pm

I agree, I've seen more problems with NForce than any other chipset. However, I think it may come down to statistics: NForce dominates the enthusiast market, so it makes sense that there'd be more complaintw with NForce than without. If you go through the NeoHE feedback poll, you should be able to find problems with several non-NVidia chipsets.

For example, I recall seeing anecdotes about problems with Intel 945 boards, and some older VIA chipsets (KT133).

allenlux · Post by **allenlux** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 12:15 am

My NeoHE failed to work in 2 motherboards: an nForce 2 and a SiS 760GX. I've posted about these in the "NeoHE high-efficiency" thread.

deeseeel · Post by **deeseeel** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 3:09 am

My NeoHE 430HE has worked okay with an A8N32-Deluxe motherboard for about a week now. Handled Prime95 stress test fine for about six hours; haven't done any load testing for both CPU and video at the same time yet.

Post by **Ralf Hutter** » Sun Feb 05, 2006 6:51 am

My 430 Neo has worked fine with 3 Intel 875 chipset boards and one Intel 865 chipset board.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 12:21 pm

I finally got my new system together: Athlon 64 3200+ with E6 Venice core, Antec P150 case with NeoHE 430 PSU. Works like a charm; I'll post later with more info. I haven't tried running any 3D games yet.

puppyhawk · Post by **puppyhawk** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:33 pm

My Neo HE430 works fine with my DFI mobo with 865 chip set

Hillie · Post by **Hillie** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:37 am

Mine failed on an Asus A7N8X-X, which has an nVidia nForce2 chipset.

Hellspawn · Post by **Hellspawn** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:12 am

Rather than make you search for my results, intel 915p (asus p5gdc), 945p (Asus p5l2) and Nforce4 (Abit an8 ultra) in my instance.

aqm consultant · Post by **aqm consultant** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 9:46 am

So far so good w/ P150 (Neo HE 430 SN S0509xxxx):
A8N-SLI Premium rev 1.02
x2 4800+ (stock HSF)
2 Samsung SATA 250 Mb
ASUS N6600LE Silencer
2 Nexus 92mm case/HD bay fans

No OS yet, but it POSTs and allowed me to configure RAID 1 on the Nvidia controller. Trying to decide whether I can or should update chipset drivers and bios before I install the OS. Can't figure out how to get a USB floppy/card reader combo to be recognized (I think I need the OS before USB devices show up).

pony-tail · Post by **pony-tail** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:36 pm

Failed on A8N-SLI premium / Nforce4 SLI Chipset
Board is rev. 1.02
CPU 3800X2
Board and CPU work OK with Silverstone PSU
Same HE PSU works faultlessly on a 915 chipset Asus board

NeoHE problems with nVidia chipsets only?

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NeoHE problems with nVidia chipsets only?

Follow-up: A8V + NeoHE = OK