MSI's P55 motherboards have a "V-Kit" - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 2nd Jul 2009, 14:46

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardwar...-has-a-v-kit/1

MSI has a new feature on its upcoming P55 boards: the V-Kit allows the end user to check the real voltages while the board is running.

Floyd · 2nd Jul 2009, 14:57

Very nice feature but I think it should only be offered on the higher end mobos. I just think it might be a un-needed feature for those buying the cheaper boards.

mjm25 · 2nd Jul 2009, 15:00

is it perhaps cheaper/bring economies of scale to include it on every board, as designs are built around this one key feature?

wuyanxu · 2nd Jul 2009, 15:15

surely that's asking a little too much from the average enthusiastic. ever since Core2 CPU's, even the kids are overclocking their CPU and not know how to configure it correctly. with such easy measurements, those kids may stick wires in them and shorting out the motherboard?

those who are serious can always find information on how to measure online, it's easy, simply use insulating tape to stick a piece of wire onto the point and connect the wire with a multimether.

KayinBlack · 2nd Jul 2009, 15:30

I know a fair few people who get the cheaper boards and then still OC the hell out of them. This is a great idea across the range, just wish I had it on my GD-70.

Bindibadgi · 2nd Jul 2009, 16:20

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Originally Posted by KayinBlack

I know a fair few people who get the cheaper boards and then still OC the hell out of them. This is a great idea across the range, just wish I had it on my GD-70.

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KayinBlack · 2nd Jul 2009, 16:38

Epic. Sheer win.

boogerlad · 2nd Jul 2009, 16:51

Useful for benching.

Krikkit · 2nd Jul 2009, 16:52

I like the idea, personally. If you don't know what to do with it, you aren't liable to go sticking wires into it. If you did a computer wouldn't last long in your care.

Otherwise it's a useful feature for the more interested benchmarkers, and for those not interested it's not something that will up the price more than a quid or two either. It's not like it's a fancy new OC subsystem.

Mr T · 2nd Jul 2009, 17:09

Why not sell a device that fits in a 5 1/4 bay which shows the outputs? With its own independent power source (voltmeter batteries last forever) to ensure its accurate. Would be safer i'm sure.

Though saying that if your even using them you probably don't have your pc in a case heh.

Bindibadgi · 2nd Jul 2009, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Mr T

Why not sell a device that fits in a 5 1/4 bay which shows the outputs? With its own independent power source (voltmeter batteries last forever) to ensure its accurate. Would be safer i'm sure.

Though saying that if your even using them you probably don't have your pc in a case heh.

There's a mod project right there!!

KayinBlack · 2nd Jul 2009, 17:32

I can get my MM in my case while it's still full-without removing any of the four loops of watercooling, in fact.

Just need a bigger case.

wuyanxu · 2nd Jul 2009, 18:39

wait, it's a kit? so you get a free multimeter?

i need a MM, if they do, i'll buy that!

Bindibadgi · 2nd Jul 2009, 21:00

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Originally Posted by wuyanxu

wait, it's a kit? so you get a free multimeter?

i need a MM, if they do, i'll buy that!

I honestly dont know, and I doubt it. It's just the brand name.

KriTip · 2nd Jul 2009, 22:23

A DMM is useful, but a scope, particulary a USB scope, can log, record and display noise on the supply signals, rather than just watching a slowly (in comparison) updated DMM LCD.

philheckler · 3rd Jul 2009, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr T

Why not sell a device that fits in a 5 1/4 bay which shows the outputs? With its own independent power source (voltmeter batteries last forever) to ensure its accurate. Would be safer i'm sure.

Though saying that if your even using them you probably don't have your pc in a case heh.

I thought the same thing - would be a nice feature......

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Floyd Sniipes Brother Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 82	Very nice feature but I think it should only be offered on the higher end mobos. I just think it might be a un-needed feature for those buying the cheaper boards.

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Krikkit Don't panic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lancs, UK Posts: 15,151	I like the idea, personally. If you don't know what to do with it, you aren't liable to go sticking wires into it. If you did a computer wouldn't last long in your care. Otherwise it's a useful feature for the more interested benchmarkers, and for those not interested it's not something that will up the price more than a quid or two either. It's not like it's a fancy new OC subsystem. __________________ \|E8400 @ 4.4GHz\|WC: 2*120.1 GT's, MCP350, Storm G5\|4GB Dominators\|DFI LT X48-T2R\|8800GT\|74GB Raptor\|Chieftec BA01\|OCZ ModXStream 600W\|Dell 2208WFP\| The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, The LOL!!1!!1!, The Zlad!, The Kempness, The Braaaaaains...

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Mr T 4 Left Into Long 3 Right Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,710	Why not sell a device that fits in a 5 1/4 bay which shows the outputs? With its own independent power source (voltmeter batteries last forever) to ensure its accurate. Would be safer i'm sure. Though saying that if your even using them you probably don't have your pc in a case heh. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 3.4Ghz - 4Gb Corsair 6400C4 - Abit IP35 - 256mb nVidia 7900GS Corsair HX 520w PSU - Pioneer DVR-212 DVD-RW - 74Gb Western Digital Raptor - 320Gb Seagate Barracuda 7200.10

2nd Jul 2009, 17:32	#12
KayinBlack I am the Pumpkin King! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 2,020	I can get my MM in my case while it's still full-without removing any of the four loops of watercooling, in fact. Just need a bigger case. __________________ Mithril, ongoing... Sponsored by Petra's Tech Shop And Sidewinder Computers FFVII: Fatal Optimization Sponsored by Koolance Found cat. Anyone know how to CONTROL cats?

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2nd Jul 2009, 22:23	#15
KriTip Minimodder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 35	A DMM is useful, but a scope, particulary a USB scope, can log, record and display noise on the supply signals, rather than just watching a slowly (in comparison) updated DMM LCD.