++ ATOT official NEF thread part IV ++

[IndyColtsFan]

Motherboard manufacturers for all of the main PCs I've built (in order): Intel, FIC, Abit, Abit, MSI, Asus

Other systems I've built (servers, HTPCs, 2nd and 3rd PCs): Gigabyte (x2), ECS (x2), Biostar (x2), Foxconn

 

[IndyColtsFan]

If I end up with an Intel rig, overclocking is probably the most important aspect. The Z68 boards all pretty much have the other features I want.

 

[MotF Bane]

Nef.

 

[MotF Bane]

Maybe an actuary?

Will research, thanks.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

The Gigabyte board with the 20 GB SSD for caching intrigues me but I am not sure I want to pay that much and I'd need to research to see if I can have that cache the data drive, which will be one or more spindles. I doubt it will help to cache the OS SSD.

 

[MotF Bane]

I'd like a good overclocker but I am not sure I want to spend $300 for a board like I did last time.

How long have you had your current motherboard? Two years?

 

[alfa147x]

I'm a big gigabyte fan

But that's because they seem to be the most hackintosh friendly boards

 

[IndyColtsFan]

How long have you had your current motherboard? Two years?

Nearly 3.5 years, but honestly, I'd wager a mid-range Gigabyte of that time period would've given me about the same OC. The other features of the Rampage aren't things I really used. The "special" sound card it came with? No big deal. Second NIC? Not currently used but I assumed I'd move it to a server role at some point.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

But that's because they seem to be the most hackintosh friendly boards

They're solid boards. Gigabyte boards run my server and HTPC and a PC I built and gave to my brother.

 

[sdifox]

so indy what do you think of every Wednesday off?

 

[IndyColtsFan]

so indy what do you think of every Wednesday off?

I currently have every other Friday off. Wednesday off isn't something I'd like.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

I'd like to see if Gigabyte would certify the Rampage to work with their 16 GB DDR-2 kit. For that matter, I should ask them if the Gigabyte board in my server is certified to work with it. When that kit was released it would allegedly work in most P35 boards.

 

[MotF Bane]

Nef.

 

[eldorado99]

ned

 

[MotF Bane]

Nearly 3.5 years, but honestly, I'd wager a mid-range Gigabyte of that time period would've given me about the same OC. The other features of the Rampage aren't things I really used. The "special" sound card it came with? No big deal. Second NIC? Not currently used but I assumed I'd move it to a server role at some point.

Rampage is bleeding edge, gaming/overclocking. It's a waste.

That being said, $300 for a 3.5 year motherboard is an easy call. Get a board that has all the features you want, and think you are very likely to want/use during the next 3+ years. Ignore the prices, find the right board, and then check your CC statement in a month.

Also, Gigabyte FTW. If they weren't sickly blue, I might never own another company's board.

 

[alfa147x]

12111

 

[MotF Bane]

I currently have every other Friday off. Wednesday off isn't something I'd like.

Wednesday off isn't as cool as Fridays, but it's actually pretty neat. You basically have two workweeks, it's really easy.

Of course, I'm an hourly guy doing a job that could almost be replaced by a monkey. If I'm not here doing something, someone else will be in doing the work. Not the same for you.

 

[sdifox]

I currently have every other Friday off. Wednesday off isn't something I'd like.

wed means 2 day workweek 2days on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 2 days off.

 

[Wanescotting]

nef

 

[eldorado99]

ned ned ned

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Rampage is bleeding edge, gaming/overclocking. It's a waste.

At the time, it was the best reviewed board and I wanted to splurge on a good system because I was getting married in a few months and wasn't sure I'd be able to easily get one so soon after that.

That being said, $300 for a 3.5 year motherboard is an easy call. Get a board that has all the features you want, and think you are very likely to want/use during the next 3+ years. Ignore the prices, find the right board, and then check your CC statement in a month.

I'd like to do the entire build for whatever my Amazon rewards balance is at the time. That's why I am considering dropping down to the i5-2500K -- that is a $100 savings over the 2600K and that would buy a new PS or go towards a new graphic card.

Also, Gigabyte FTW. If they weren't sickly blue, I might never own another company's board.

They have black ones now.

 

[Wanescotting]

goshdarn 1090t doesnt wanna give the 4.2 love

 

[alfa147x]

Turn my headphones up, louder / Hello, hello, hello, white America, assassinate my character / Money matrimony, yea they tryna break the marriage up / Who gon act phony, or who gone try to embarrass ya / Imma need a day off, I think I call Ferris up

 

[alfa147x]

wed means 2 day workweek 2days on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 2 days off.

Friday off = 3 day weekend.

Hungover after thursday? no problem you have no work!

 

[eldorado99]

ned,