new rig build, would like some recommendations...

Elvis2

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i've been out of the loop for a couple of years and while my opty 165 is a great performer, it's getting "long in the tooth". after reading cpu reviews, i'm going back to intel w/e8500. it will be liquid cooled as i am a die hard o/c ;) . i also want to keep my pair of evga ssc 9600gt's. this may be a dumb question but do motherboards that support cross fire are sli compatible as well? i'd like a serious o/c board with an intel chipset. is there one? all i seem to hear about is intel chipped boards supporting cross-fire. didn't amd buy out ati? :confused:

tia :)
 
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Wait, i think their was something about running a skull train platform that did it too. Look into that. Sorry I don't have any more info on that...
 

Elvis2

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Yeah...Skull trail. Dual cpu's and $600.00+. Both crossfire & sli compatible. If I don't win the lottery tonight, I'll have to pass on this one ;).
Btw, thanks for what you've done for our country :thumbsup: