Motherboard Recommendations

[ShaunyR]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103546
Just looking for some recommendations on a good motherboard and video card to pair with my new processor.

Thanks in advance, I really do appreciate the help!

 

[acegazda]

Couple of questions you need to answer first:
1. What's your budget?
2. Do you want sli/xfire/single gfx
3. How many ide devices do you have?

 

[1N0V471V]

Too ad to the questions above, will you be overclocking?

If you answer yes, or even if you don't, I can recommend the DFI LANPARTY nF4 Ultra-D or the SLI-DR... depending on whether or not you need SLI. However do know that with a DFI LANPARTY board you need a minimum of a 480w power supply. Visit www.DFI-Street.com (the official DFI support forum) for more information on DFI motherboards. Register and ask questions if you see what you like.

 

[ShaunyR]

1. $800
2. SLI
3. 2
4. No, I don't plan on overclocking.
5. I have a 550W PSU

Thanks again in advance!

 

[acegazda]

Is $800 for 1 MoBo and 2 video cards? Probably...
Alright... MoBo: asus a8n32-sli deluxe
Video cards (x2): 7900gt (do a little vmod and add 2 vf900's)
that should bring you to about $740.

 

[ShaunyR]

Yeah, one motherboard, two videocards, that'd do the trick. Any other recommendations? Just gathering as many second opinions that I can before I make the choice.

 

[1N0V471V]

DFI SLI-DR Expert and a single 7950GX2. Costs less and performs better.

You do not need dual x16 slots. It DOES NOT make a difference no matter what anyone tells you.

 

[1N0V471V]

On second thought... get the ASUS. It's probably better for your needs!

 

[acegazda]

Originally posted by: 1N0V471V
DFI SLI-DR Expert and a single 7950GX2. Costs less and performs better.

You do not need dual x16 slots. It DOES NOT make a difference no matter what anyone tells you.

It will when games become multithreaded and ultilize the x16 pathway.

 

[bobdelt]

why are you not going am2? Do you need to use old ram or something?