Vista 64 bit Asus P5Q EM G45

[nahid08]

I am thinking to get Asus P5Q EM G45 board soon. I am Vista SP1 64 bit user. I have heard that Vista 64 bit is incompatible with this board.

Is it possible run Vista 64 bit on this board? Thanks

 

[GhislainG]

Where did you hear that? Asus provide drivers for Vista 64, therefore you certainly haven't heard that from Asus.

 

[nahid08]

I heard this info from newegg.com in Asus P5Q EM G45 review. Installing Vista takes too much time in Asus.

I am looking for stable motherboard. I already have XFX 750i SLI mobo which is causing numerous freezing both in XP and Vista.

Is it wise to get Asus for gaming and heavy OS?

 

[GhislainG]

Installing Vista takes too much time in lots of systems, not just Asus. Just be patient as once installed it runs fine.

I don't understand why you're buying a motherboard with on-board video for gaming, but I presume that you are interested in other features. That wouldn't be my choice because a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P or GA-EP45-UD3R if you don't need Crossfire is better. Asus also have better motherboards like the P5Q Deluxe.

 

[nahid08]

I will add discrete graphics card for gaming. In my country Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P or GA-EP45-UD3R, Asus P5Q are not available.