Ok - Final Build - Last minute comments and Approvals

[lanielf]

 

[lanielf]

I'D go for A8R-MVP or wait for A8R32-MVP... or if you stay with a8n32, i'd go with a gtx card.

 

[BUrassler]

I say great choice on the RAM!

 

[TheNewGuy8]

The A8R-MVP seems to be a great alternative choice - but it has like a million awful ratings on the newegg site - that concerns me a little. I know newegg posters are not necessarily the most well informed, but there are a bunch right after another.

I'm of two minds. Part of me thinks - well if I'm already spending $1000 on a system, might as well go for the extra $100 in order to make it the "best" and most future viable. But that $100 could also go towards other stuff...so...gr.

 

[TheNewGuy8]

hmm, been thinking.

Say money isn't the issue - if I just want to make sure I've got the best board that will be a) quiet b) great OC ability and c) most future proof,

would you all agree that the A8N32-SLI Deluxe is the best board for that? I'm not really strapped for cash, so I'm inclined to just get the best and call it a day.

Thoughts?

 

[raildogg]

Epox 9npa ultra, read Anandtech's review on it and it's around $100. Best nforce 4 ultra motherboard out there. No SLI, but it doesn't matter for most people. So far I love mine.

 

[nikko]

Originally posted by: TheNewGuy8


Opteron 165 - $275

hey there. i'm in the market for a 165. where are you getting it for only $275? I checked on ZZF and it's listed at $328.50

 

[TheNewGuy8]

i got in on a monarch deal a week ago

 

[atybimf]

Originally posted by: TheNewGuy8
you think the OCZ plat orMushkin redline would really make a big difference over the G.Skill?

your arguments against the economical nature of the A8N32 are compelling...I hate to give up the passive - any thoughts on what the best passive alternative is? OR maybe I'll just get the DFI Ultra-d (Sorry crescent) and see if I can live with it. If not I'll try to passive cool it later.

The Mushkin Redline has awesome timings for DDR500. If you're going for quiet, don't base which board you pick off of the chipset coolers. I've owned an ASUS with a passive cooler, and now with the DFI I can't tell a difference noise wise with the chipset fan. Yeah, yeah, I know I said I was done , but I wanted to contribute.

 

[TriggerHappy101]

Do you really need that much video card? ><

 

[TheNewGuy8]

well, its a gift, so I'm just going to be thankful and enjoy it.

looking more and more at the DFI...read some reviews that the magnetic bearing fan they use isn't bad at all.

But I'd like some other opinions on my earlier comment -

"Say money isn't the issue - if I just want to make sure I've got the best board that will be a) quiet b) great OC ability and c) most future proof,

would you all agree that the A8N32-SLI Deluxe is the best board for that?"

 

[raildogg]

Originally posted by: TheNewGuy8
well, its a gift, so I'm just going to be thankful and enjoy it.

looking more and more at the DFI...read some reviews that the magnetic bearing fan they use isn't bad at all.

But I'd like some other opinions on my earlier comment -

"Say money isn't the issue - if I just want to make sure I've got the best board that will be a) quiet b) great OC ability and c) most future proof,

would you all agree that the A8N32-SLI Deluxe is the best board for that?"

Lets see, it is slightly quieter, very expensive and overclocks about the same as most other boards. It is not a good value, IMO, unless you definately want SLI.

What makes a board future proof? All the 939 socket boards are equal in terms of future proofing.

If you're a fan of SLI, then thats another story.

 

[TheNewGuy8]

so it seems like in that case then the DFI ultra-d would be the best bet, no?

 

[TheNewGuy8]

What memory is better? The G.Skill I chose originally, or This Mushkin? The mushkin seems to have better timings. G.skill is 3-4-4-8, Mushkin is 3-4-3-8

and its the same price with an MIR

or this OCZ EL Gold Gamer with Same timings as Mushkin

 

[Googer]

Antec EPS 550 is a much better PSU and it is $10 cheaper.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103932
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=22551
If you can afford it spring for a Turbo Cool 510 for $190, they are worth every penny because they can withstand any kind of punishment that you care to throw at it; even overloading it.
http://www.pcpowercooling.com/products/viewproduct.php?show=T51SLI

 

[TheNewGuy8]

I haven't heard someone suggest an antec around here in a long time, odd.

back to the mobo.

Basically the DFI is $125 (average), and I can get the A8n32 for about $50 more through a deal, do you all think it is the best?

thoughts on the RAM?

I'd like to order this stuff in the next 20 minutes or so

 

[TheNewGuy8]

bump for memory question

 

[essasin]

Originally posted by: TheNewGuy8
bump for memory question

The ram uses the uccc samsung chips that you want. G.skill is the cheapest compared to the ocz and mushy that uses the same chips. It does not have the customer support as Mushy or OCZ but i never had to call them in the first place. But overall is the best bang for the buck and they overclock just as well as the mushy and ocz.

I persoanlly like the DFI board for ocing options. I have had the dfi nf2 lanparty revision 2 board, the dfi nf3 250gb and i am in the process of uprading to dfi expert. I have not had any problems at all.

 

[TheNewGuy8]

The OCZ has slightly better timings and I can get it from monarch for the same price as the G.Skill right now (theres a rebate) so I think I'll go with that and just order it all from one place.

Ok, I think I've decided to go with the Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe. I know it has features I'll never use, but its the best that is out right now, and I'm not too strapped for cash so I figure its worth it. Plus I got an awsome deal on it. yay for flash.

i REALLY want to thank everyone for all they have done. your time and opinions have been massively helpful and I think I'm going to get a KILLER rig as a result.

thanks a million

 

[imported_Crusader]

sounds good to me. when i order a new rig i try to get as much from one place as possible even if it costs a few bucks more for a given item.

both asus and dfi are good brands so you are ok. i currently use DFI but will prob go back to Asus next time because I dont OC anymore.

if you post your experiences/opinions on the rig im sure ppl subscribed to this thread wouldnt mind reading