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MB and OS advise Please

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  • 11-08-2009 12:33pm
    #1
    Topcat104
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    First post….

    Half way through my system build and I hit a snag I wanted a 790i ultra sli MB but can’t get one locally for under 200e….

    Below is the list of components I have already

    Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
    8G of Samsung DDR3 1333mhz
    128G SSD ( for boot drive)
    1TB X 2 Hd’s
    GTX280
    Bluray RW
    DVD RW
    750 watt psu
    Logitech KB and Mouse
    Alienware Case 2.0
    Card reader with bluetooth

    Basically I need advise on what motherboard ( reasonable price), Heatsink and OS to run……

    I was going to try windows 7 to make use of all memory, but am open to advise on this.

    System will be mainly for gaming and some video editing.

    Also I’m looking for a 24”monitor with a scart input are these any good to double as a second TV using AV sender?


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    Solitaire
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    Do you need SLi? In any case four DDR3 modules on LGA775 is going to really hurt the variety and price of motherboards you can use in this system :(

    Cheapest I've seen is this. While quite a few newer P45s have DDR3 many only have 2-3 slots and you need 4. D'oh. There's supposed to be a new MSI (P45-C51) coming out with four DDR3 slots for just €85, but its not out til near the end of the month :(

    If you really want to use a second GTX280, bend over - you're gonna be raped. Cheapest n790i I've seen outside Germany is close to €240. i7 would be cheaper... :o


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    Topcat104
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭Topcat104


    Solitaire wrote: »
    Do you need SLi? In any case four DDR3 modules on LGA775 is going to really hurt the variety and price of motherboards you can use in this system :(

    Cheapest I've seen is this. While quite a few newer P45s have DDR3 many only have 2-3 slots and you need 4. D'oh. There's supposed to be a new MSI (P45-C51) coming out with four DDR3 slots for just €85, but its not out til near the end of the month :(

    If you really want to use a second GTX280, bend over - you're gonna be raped. Cheapest n790i I've seen outside Germany is close to €240. i7 would be cheaper... :o


    Cheers that MB might work for me..... the reason I wanted SLI was to future proof myself room to add a second card down the line.

    What OS would you recommend?


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    kaimera
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    ya dont need win7; x64 vista is rock solid in my own experience; you just need the 64bit OS to access all teh available memory.

    Also, will you really fill 128gigs on yer OS boot drive?

    finally; time and time again, the guys here will say dont bother with 2 cards in SLI; if ya want two get the x2 or the nvidia equivalent I guess.


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    Topcat104
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    kaimera wrote: »
    ya dont need win7; x64 vista is rock solid in my own experience; you just need the 64bit OS to access all teh available memory.

    Also, will you really fill 128gigs on yer OS boot drive?

    finally; time and time again, the guys here will say dont bother with 2 cards in SLI; if ya want two get the x2 or the nvidia equivalent I guess.


    Cheers... I don't really like vista thats why I was going for win7....

    Not going to go for the SLI option, guess there will be a 2g card out at some stage I can always upgrade to one of them if needs be.

    Is the Asus MB the best one for me ?

    I got the 128SSD cheap thats why I have it...


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