Intel G / P chipset

[human1987]

Take for instance this 2 chipset

INTEL 945G PCI-Express Chipset
INTEL 945P PCI-Express Chipset

I assume that the G series have got onboard graphics and P don't have.

So what is the differences of getting a G or a P series if I'll be using a PCI-E graphics card?

Won't it be better to have a G series with PCI-E card on it as it has got onboard graphics as a backup incase the PCI-E card fail?

[EzyStvy]

I assume that the G series have got onboard graphics and P don't have.

So what is the differences of getting a G or a P series if I'll be using a PCI-E graphics card?

If you are correct in your assumption, some mobo's have on-board AND a PCI-E slot...Some will only have onboard.

[human1987]

Yes, I wanted to know if G and P got any performance differences.
And G will provide a onboard graphics backup if the PCI-E graphics fail. So isn't it better to choose a G series over a P?

[newbuilder14]

Also, keep in mind that most, if not all G chipset based boards are Micro-ATX. That is also a difference between the P and G chipsets. If I had to choose, I'd go with the P based chipset since you will be using a PCI-E graphics card.

[human1987]

From past experience, if my graphics card fail, I wont have a backup.
Unlike if you have a built in graphics, you can make use of it when the card is dead.

I am not sure about the benefits of using a Micro-ATX or ATX form factor. Why do you prefer a ATX form factor to a Micro-ATX? Is it because it will be easier for installation if you're inserting extra cards onto the motherboard?

[EzyStvy]

I've never had a graphic card fail....Can't say that I would choose a mobo based on possible failures.

[piasabird]

There is a GMA3000 and a GMA3000X integrated video and one is better than the other.

[newbuilder14]

Originally Posted by human1987 From past experience, if my graphics card fail, I wont have a backup. Unlike if you have a built in graphics, you can make use of it when the card is dead. I am not sure about the benefits of using a Micro-ATX or ATX form factor. Why do you prefer a ATX form factor to a Micro-ATX? Is it because it will be easier for installation if you're inserting extra cards onto the motherboard?

I don't have too much of a preference toward one or the other. A MicroATX board provides an advantage for installation and wire management due to size, whereas a standard ATX board provides an advantage for expandability and sometimes more features (from what I've seen, but it depends on what exact board).

I've used an Asus P5L-MX 945G board plenty of times and have been very pleased.

[human1987]

I had a 875P chipset Asus board which is instable from the start where I bought it few years back. Soon after 2yrs it died on me. I guess the motherboard is already quite old when I bought it from the vendor, because the box seems old, though it's quite a latest model at that time.