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Best "Money no object" Motherboard

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  • 14-06-2007 8:37pm
    #1
    Robertr
    Registered Users Posts: 729 ✭✭✭


    Was going to get a Striker Extreme for my new build but am a bit worried about the Memory compatabilities.

    Any suggestions on what is the best Mobo out there at the moment. Any point going for something that supports DDR3.

    I'm using it for games and want the best.

    Also, what is the best memory to go with the Mobo.

    Thanks lads!:)


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    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 8,020 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Well this is the most expensive one I could find. Stupid money imo but obviously you would need to building a watercooled rig as well ;)


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    awhir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭awhir


    cool mobo.

    mate if ur getting a 30" you will need sli.so i would recoomend the evga 680i A1 mobo.


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    dazftw
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭dazftw


    Yea 1 8800GTX on a 30" at 2560 X 1600 on Need for Speed all high settings gets 8 - 9 fps lol

    2 will get you mid 40's

    Network with your people: https://www.builtinireland.ie/



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    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    Well if you plan on using SLI this eVGA 680i is the best bet.

    DDR3 is not worth wasting money on.

    Personally I'd go with an Intel chipset but seeing as SLI is not an option yet if the rumours are to be believed with the forthcoming X38 chipset that only leaves the P35 for which this board is worth going for.


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    Robertr
    Registered Users Posts: 729 ✭✭✭Robertr


    Thanks, went for the EVGA 680i. Had one before and thought it was good. I will be running 2 8800's but I have decided to go for the 24" Dell instead


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    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    Funny seeing this thread...

    Anyway, what area of gaming is letting you down with your current setup? Until DDR3 becomes more mainstream and affordable with the 1333 standard, DDR2 performs on a par with it for now.


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    L31mr0d
    Registered Users Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    DirkVoodoo wrote:
    Funny seeing this thread...

    yeah thought it was a joke or something :D

    anyway the most expensive isn't always the best. Are you much of an overclocker robertr? Most of the more expensive mobos will be aimed for enthusiast overclockers and in such if you aren't one you won't see any of the benefits. Maybe get a P35 which will give you a decent upgrade avenue 6 months from now.


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    Robertr
    Registered Users Posts: 729 ✭✭✭Robertr


    Went for the 680i as I will be running two 8800s


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    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users Posts: 13,995 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    :rolleyes:


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    #11
    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭Anti


    Looks like ill be ordering the black perl for my new board. Good find.


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    #12
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    The most I've ever spent on a motherboard is about 55 euro....must get a good one one of these days...:o


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    L31mr0d
    Registered Users Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    Robertr wrote:
    Went for the 680i as I will be running two 8800s

    But you do realise there where other cheaper 680i motherboards out there that would of ran SLI and not had all the redundant overclocking features of the eVGA? You still haven't answered whether you intend on overclocking your system or not?


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    Robertr
    Registered Users Posts: 729 ✭✭✭Robertr


    Will be doing some overclocking, nothing major. Probably put the QX6700 to about 3.4. Thats about it.


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    #15
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    Those quad cores get VERY hot when overclocking to that kind of speed, I wouldn't exactly call it a light OC. People seem to get fairly high temps with even a water cooled setup.

    Also, as L31mr0D said, can you give us some more specifics as to what exactly you use this machine for. Quad cores still aren't fully utilised in most applications, so unless you are doing major multi-threading or multi-applications like some kind of folding at home client, I think stock may be fine for another while.


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