Need opinions on the heart of my new RiG

[tk3445]

what should i look for in a MOBO i want at least 4 ram slots so i can upgrade ram later on. i know i want at least 1PCI-E slot(hopfully 2) anythign else?

 

[roadrunner197069]

Get what you want. There are p5q boards with 2 PCI-E slots but they are for crossfire, no SLI and they only run 8x8.

For SLI you need 780i or 790i.

For 16x16 crossfire you need x38, x48.

another good reason for i7, the highend mobos support sli and crossfire.

 

[blackpanther26]

why not wait till deneb comes out and see if the existing Phenom Quad's comes down in price even more. the Phenom 9600 is already $99 at Newegg. That is if you want the one with the TLB. go with this one it is only a few dollars more than the 9750. I'm sure it'll drop in price as well when the new Phenom CPU's comes out.

 

[lumpy]

Building a last gen system is sooo smart.If I built My system today insted of late 07 Id save $800. or more.Hell could build two systems for same amount.But I had to have the newest stuff..its an illness really,please help me.

 

[tk3445]

if im set on an intel dual core. what MOBO would give me my best options such as overclocking ability, and upgradability for the future.

 

[dragonsprayer]

Get a p45 motherboard with a e8400 CPU. OC to 4.0, and you will be amazed compared to what you got.

i take a q6600 at 3.6ghz over that!

the i7 just blows any core 2 out the water, a 4.6ghz qx9650 rig is a dog next to a 4.2ghz i7

the 920 runs 4.2ghz no problems!

 

[dragonsprayer]

if im set on an intel dual core. what MOBO would give me my best options such as overclocking ability, and upgradability for the future.

i can not augur with you this E6750 at 3.4ghz mutlitasks great
crysis is no issue with the 8800gts 720mhz


of coarse the raptor raid is key

get a samsung spin point f1 500gb in raid0/raid1 config

make 2 volumes, take 400-500gb and make a raid0 for os and stuff

install vsita then make the raid1 and format in vista

use the raid1 as the backup - one drive dies - pop in new drive, raid1 pops back then remake the raid0 and load the os


p5q pro is great mobo for quads or dual it has no issues with 425fsb rock solid and 8 phase power for a quad

 

[Zenthar]

I think the dual-core + P45 is a smart low-cost choice.

When games or applications you use start to really use the 4 cores efficiently, then you can just replace the duo by a quad so you have a short/mid-term CPU upgrade path. You just have to figure-out if you need 2 PCI-E or not as a possible video upgrade path (which might impact your PSU choice as well). I personally prefer single cards, but I plan on replacing it every 12-18 months...

 

[DXRick]

Here is a good combo deal on NewEgg: E8400 + Asus mobo

Or this one: E8500 + Gigabyte mobo

Or (if your budget is tighter): E7300 + Asus mobo

Then add this RAM and this Graphics card.

 

[dragonsprayer]

go with an e0 an e8400 is fine

7200 is lowly cache - i still take the q6600