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    Where Are The Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboards?

    Indeed, I haven't seen a single store that sells them in the Netherlands. But I bet that board won't be under 310 Euro. The Asus Striker does look good now, since it's has become cheaper, but I'll wait a bit longer. Awaiting DFI and MSI for their boards. The biggest thing though that attracts me...
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    Where Are The Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboards?

    Hello Beagle, You indeed kept your word, thanks for that. I'm thrilled that the 9700 fits this mobo. Makes it even harder to resist :) I'll make sure to follow your info on mouting the CPU cooler. But I think I'll wait before buying it. Something tells me to wait. And that's not meant in a...
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    Where Are The Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboards?

    Hello Beagle, I have no doubt that a 9700 will fit the board, I was/am afraid that if I would place for example this chipset fan for both the North and Southbridge: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835116018 that the new chipset fan would interfere with the 9700's fin...
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    Where Are The Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboards?

    @ AstroDogg Thanks for your reply and information. I think I'll stick to my Abit AW9D-Max for now. Perhaps when DFI will launch their board I might upgrade to the 680I chipset. I'm pretty scared to remove those heatpipes, afraid I'll loose warranty on it. And I've also never removed a...
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    Where Are The Gigabyte GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboards?

    @AstroDogg: You stated that you were going to replace the heatpipes on the board, and replace them with aftermarket coolers. Are you going to do the same with the EVGA board if you're going to buy that one? If so which aftermarket coolers will you be using then, for the North and...