Looking for a new socket 1366 mobo

[Trudint]

I'm looking to but a new socket 1366 mobo and have $350 to spend. I have looked at the Rampage 2 Extreme and the EVGA 141-BL-E757-TR. I will be using this new build for gaming. Do you guys recommend any different boards?

Thanks!

 

[erocker]

What kind of overclocking do you do (mild to extreme) and how many PCI-E slots do you need?

 

[Deleted member 74752]

For gaming you won't go wrong here... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188049

 

[Trudint]

What kind of overclocking do you do (mild to extreme) and how many PCI-E slots do you need?

I've never done any overclocking before but i'm want to start

as far as PCI-E slots, i only need enough to do SLI if i choose to do so.

 

[erocker]

I've never done any overclocking before but i'm want to start

as far as PCI-E slots, i only need enough to do SLI if i choose to do so.

Cool. Do you want to spend all of your money on a motherboard? Something like a Gigabyte UD4 or Asus P6T (SLi version) for around $180 will do everything you need and then some.

 

[Deleted member 74752]

You can have it all with the proven Evga X58 SLI LE mb. I have three of them atm in various builds with the 920's...two of them running at 4.5GHz. Those boards have an excellent bios and top notch support.

 

[erocker]

You can have it all with the proven Evga X58 SLI LE mb. I have three of them atm in various builds with the 920's...two of them running at 4.5GHz. Those boards have an excellent bios and top notch support.

...and they are drop dead sexy looking.

 

[Trudint]

so this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188049 will do everything i could want?

 

[Deleted member 74752]

That would be the one. All your parts will do well...what are you planning for cpu cooling?

 

[Trudint]

That would be the one. All your parts will do well...what are you planning for cpu cooling?

i'm wanting to go water cooled but i'm not sure what kind of water cooling system to go with.

also, what would you recommend for RAM?

 

[PaulieG]

I've owned 11 different 1366 boards, including that EVGA board, and all of the Gigabyte lineup. Although Erocker is correct about the "sexiness" factor, I would have to say that I'd chose a Gigabyte UD4 or UD5 over the EVGA. Higher BCLK and just better build quality. Not to mention a better bios, IMHO.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128422

i'm wanting to go water cooled but i'm not sure what kind of water cooling system to go with.

also, what would you recommend for RAM?

What is your budget for the ram?

 

[Trudint]

I've owned 11 different 1366 boards, including that EVGA board, and all of the Gigabyte lineup. Although ric is correct about the "sexiness factor, I would have to say that I'd chose a Gigabyte UD4 or UD5 over the EVGA. Higher BCLK and just higher build quality. Not to mention a better bios.



What is your budget for the ram?

i'm wanting to spend around $200 to $250 on RAM if its possible to do so and still get good RAM.

 

[Deleted member 74752]

i'm wanting to go water cooled but i'm not sure what kind of water cooling system to go with.

also, what would you recommend for RAM?

When my GTX Corsair's were in rma last year I ordered these to tide me over... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227424

They don't look like much, but overclock well and I have been unable to kill a stick yet. I even split these up and use them in dual channel mb's.

 

[PaulieG]

i'm wanting to spend around $200 to $250 on RAM if its possible to do so and still get good RAM.

I just sold a set of these. They clocked almost 2000mhz.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104124

Better yet, These:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104180

 

[Deleted member 74752]

In all honesty, I would'nt get too hung up on ram for the gaming aspect. Any good name brand will do you right in this application. I would concentrate more on good cpu cooling.

 

[Trudint]

what about a water cooling system? should i water cool both the CPU and GPU or just the CPU?

 

[Deleted member 74752]

For myself, I just can't justify the expense of water cooling video cards, especially when the newest generation of cards just blows games out of the water bone stock.

 

[Trudint]

For myself, I just can't justify the expense of water cooling video cards, especially when the newest generation of cards just blows games out of the water bone stock.

thats good to know. I've been looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&Tpk=Corsair Hydro Series H50 but i wasn't sure if it was worth it.

 

[Deleted member 74752]

I have not used one, but there is a section in this forum dedicated to people using that unit. I would give those guys a shout for expected results.

 

[afw]

Check this ---> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131614&Tpk=p6x58d premium

User reviews are just great ...

 

[PaulieG]

thats good to know. I've been looking at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&Tpk=Corsair Hydro Series H50 but i wasn't sure if it was worth it.

Sometimes you can find that Corsair cooler for $60 on sale. It will do a better job than most high end air, but don't expect custom water cooling temps.

 

[Satyr_2]

The ROG "Rampage III" Extreme will be out soon..... thats what i am waiting for