Need help choosing a Mobo

jds21 · Jan 13, 2008, 11:20 PM

here is the list of Mobos from my supplier (Australia)

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...0e&cPath=36_62

Here are my specs:
Intel Q6600 (OCed - not sure as to how much yet)
XFX 8800GTS 512MB (G92) (Stock - but I will OC myself - not sure as to how much yet, will see how I go when I get it)
Team Xtreem DDR2 2GB PC-8500/1066 (2x1GB) Ram
2x Seagate 500GB SATA II 32MB 7200rpm (1TB total storage)
Pioneer SATA 215BK Dual Layer DVD drive
Lite-On Super Allwrite SATA Lightscribe Dual Layer DVD Re-writer
Thermaltake ToughPower Pro 750w
Antec P182
Thermaltake Big Typhoon 120 VX Cooler
Leadtek DTV2000H Hybrid TV Tuner
D-Link DWL-G520M MIMO 108G Wireless
Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme Gamer Sound card

I want a board which will give good performance, reliable and is good at overlcokcing my CPU and GPU... IT MUST BE FROM THE LIST PROVIDED

Thanks guys,

DOM · Jan 13, 2008, 11:22 PM

whats the max ?

going sli ?

Jan 13, 2008, 11:22 PM

Asus P5 E

panchoman · Jan 13, 2008, 11:22 PM

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...b61e9d532a6d0e

good stuff

jds21 · Jan 13, 2008, 11:24 PM

I was going SLI but decided against it... I don't know whether to get an SLI board so I can add another 8800GTS in the future but I think I would probably just upgrade my graphics card at that point

DOM · Jan 13, 2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

I was going SLI but decided against it... I don't know whether to get an SLI board so I can add another 8800GTS in the future but I think I would probably just upgrade my graphics card at that point

What's the max??? maz what?

money you want to spend

jds21 · Jan 13, 2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchoman

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...b61e9d532a6d0e

good stuff

I was looking at that one but is there a big difference between the DQ6 and the DS4 or DS5... and what is the X38T?

jds21 · Jan 13, 2008, 11:26 PM

probs about $300-350 at the absolute most

panchoman · Jan 13, 2008, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

I was looking at that one but is there a big difference between the DQ6 and the DS4 or DS5... and what is the X38T?

not exactly sure, but i believe that the X38T is the better one.

jds21 · Jan 13, 2008, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panchoman

not exactly sure, but i believe that the X38T is the better one.

as the price suggests I suppose

DOM · Jan 13, 2008, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

I was looking at that one but is there a big difference between the DQ6 and the DS4 or DS5... and what is the X38T?

DDR3 X38T

jds21 · Jan 13, 2008, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOM_ATI_X800XL_PCI-E

DDR3 X38T

I definately agree it looks like a nice board but it is a bit more than i really wante dto spend... would the DS4 or DS5 make a huge difference

panchoman · Jan 13, 2008, 11:43 PM

not very much, you'll just miss a few ports and maybe a few small features, heres a comparision of the dq6 w/ the dq4..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128066

DOM · Jan 13, 2008, 11:47 PM

well the Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 if you look at the pics it has more ics around cpu socket which would help more with the oc being stable at higher speeds

jds21 · Jan 13, 2008, 11:49 PM

i have looked and the only noticable difference between the X38T-GQ6 and regular DQ6 is the fact that the X38T has DDR3 support and higher bus speeds (1600 as opposed to 1333)

Would this make much of a difference?

DOM · Jan 13, 2008, 11:50 PM

or this one

http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...b61e9d532a6d0e

panchoman · Jan 13, 2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

i have looked and the only noticable difference between the X38T-GQ6 and regular DQ6 is the fact that the X38T has DDR3 support and higher bus speeds (1600 as opposed to 1333)

Would this make much of a difference?

the x38 does 1600 fsb as well. theres some minor differences for ocing as well w/ the boards, but they are usually very near to each other. the gigabyte p35 boards are a good example:

jds21 · Jan 13, 2008, 11:59 PM

which is best and most stable for OCing

panchoman · Jan 14, 2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

which is best and most stable for OCing

the dq6 as DOM pointed out.

jds21 · Jan 14, 2008, 12:15 AM

cool thanks

DOM · Jan 14, 2008, 12:50 AM

hese a pic of the Asus P5E Intel X38 for $286.00

jds21 · Jan 14, 2008, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOM_ATI_X800XL_PCI-E

hese a pic of the Asus P5E Intel X38 for $286.00

yeah but is that US or Australian dollars?

I'm happy with the Gigabyte one but thanks anyway

DOM · Jan 14, 2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jds21

yeah but is that US or Australian dollars?

I'm happy with the Gigabyte one but thanks anyway

lol click on the price its from that site centrecom.com.au

jds21 · Jan 14, 2008, 08:47 PM

oh really?? lol.... it sounded cheap so I assumed it was US haha

Which board would be the better performer and more reliable, the asus P5E or the GB DQ6??

DOM · Jan 14, 2008, 09:08 PM

well its up to you heres some good reviews of both

Asus P5E Mainboard Review

Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Mainboard Review

Jan 13, 2008, 11:20 PM	#1
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	Need help choosing a Mobo here is the list of Mobos from my supplier (Australia) http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...0e&cPath=36_62 Here are my specs: Intel Q6600 (OCed - not sure as to how much yet) XFX 8800GTS 512MB (G92) (Stock - but I will OC myself - not sure as to how much yet, will see how I go when I get it) Team Xtreem DDR2 2GB PC-8500/1066 (2x1GB) Ram 2x Seagate 500GB SATA II 32MB 7200rpm (1TB total storage) Pioneer SATA 215BK Dual Layer DVD drive Lite-On Super Allwrite SATA Lightscribe Dual Layer DVD Re-writer Thermaltake ToughPower Pro 750w Antec P182 Thermaltake Big Typhoon 120 VX Cooler Leadtek DTV2000H Hybrid TV Tuner D-Link DWL-G520M MIMO 108G Wireless Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme Gamer Sound card I want a board which will give good performance, reliable and is good at overlcokcing my CPU and GPU... IT MUST BE FROM THE LIST PROVIDED Thanks guys,

Processor:	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Motherboard:	Gigabyte P35-DQ6
Cooling:	Thermalright HR-03-GT VGA w Noctua 80mm, Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme CPU cooler w Noctua 120mm
Memory:	Team Xtreem Dark 4GB (4x1GB) 800Mhz CL4
Video Card:	EVGA 8800GT 512MB
Hard Disk:	Seagate 750GB SATA II 32MB 7200rpm, WD 500GB SATA 16MB 7200rpm
Optical Drive:	Pioneer DVR-A12XLB 18x DL, Lite-on Super Allwrite SATA 20x DL
CRT/LCD Model:	ASUS VW222U WS LCD: 2mn, 2000:1, DVI
Case:	Antec P182 (Gun-metal Black) w/ Noctua NF-12 Front Fan
Sound Card:	AuzenTech X-Fi Prelude 7.1
PSU:	Corsair HX-620 620w
Software:	Media Center 2005 SP3

Jan 13, 2008, 11:22 PM	#2
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System Name:	Daily Rig/Bench Rig
Processor:	Intel i7 3770K/Intel i7 4770K
Motherboard:	ASUS Maximus V GENE/Msi Mpower MAX
Cooling:	Water/SS-LN2
Memory:	Team Xtreem LV 16GB (2x8GB)/Team Xtreem LV-2400 8GB (2x4GB)
Video Card:	EK Full WB 2X HD7970/To Many XD
CRT/LCD Model:	CROSSOVER 27Q LED-P 27"/Asus VE248H 24"
Case:	Danger Den Torture Rack/Table XD
Sound Card:	Onboard/None
PSU:	ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ 1050W /CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX1200
Software:	W7 64Bit/XP/W7 64Bit

Jan 13, 2008, 11:22 PM	#4
panchoman Sold my stars! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,650 (3.07/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 1,227 Times in 1,036 Posts System Specs	http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...b61e9d532a6d0e good stuff __________________ Need any Graphics Made? Visit Graphic Artists United! R.I.P Megan--Heaven has a new angel

Jan 13, 2008, 11:22 PM	#3
quasar923 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	Asus P5 E

Processor:	Amd Athlon X2 4600+ Windsor(90nm) EE(65W) @2.9-3.0 @1.45
Motherboard:	Biostar Tforce [Nvidia] 550
Cooling:	Thermaltake Blue Orb-- bunch of other fans here and there....
Memory:	2 gigs (2x1gb) of patriot ddr2 800 @ 4-4-4-12-2t
Video Card:	Sapphire X1950pro Pci-E x16 @stock@stock on stock
Hard Disk:	Seagate 7200.11 250gb Drive, WD raptors (30/40) in Raid 0
Optical Drive:	Lite-on 20x SATA DVD Burner
CRT/LCD Model:	ANCIENT 15" sony lcd, bought it when it was like 500 bucks
Case:	Apevia X-plorer blue/black
Sound Card:	Onboard- Why get an sound card when you can hum??
PSU:	Antec NeoHe 550-manufactured by seasonic -replacement to the discontinued smart power series
Software:	Windows XP pro SP2 -- vista is still crap

Jan 13, 2008, 11:24 PM	#5
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	I was going SLI but decided against it... I don't know whether to get an SLI board so I can add another 8800GTS in the future but I think I would probably just upgrade my graphics card at that point

Jan 13, 2008, 11:26 PM	#8
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	probs about $300-350 at the absolute most

Jan 13, 2008, 11:43 PM	#13
panchoman Sold my stars! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 6,650 (3.07/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 1,227 Times in 1,036 Posts System Specs	not very much, you'll just miss a few ports and maybe a few small features, heres a comparision of the dq6 w/ the dq4.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128066 __________________ Need any Graphics Made? Visit Graphic Artists United! R.I.P Megan--Heaven has a new angel

Jan 13, 2008, 11:47 PM	#14
DOM Eligible for custom title Join Date: May 2006 Location: TX, USA Posts: 6,507 (2.53/day) Thanks: 300 Thanked 806 Times in 716 Posts System Specs	well the Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 if you look at the pics it has more ics around cpu socket which would help more with the oc being stable at higher speeds __________________

Jan 13, 2008, 11:49 PM	#15
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	i have looked and the only noticable difference between the X38T-GQ6 and regular DQ6 is the fact that the X38T has DDR3 support and higher bus speeds (1600 as opposed to 1333) Would this make much of a difference?

Jan 13, 2008, 11:50 PM	#16
DOM Eligible for custom title Join Date: May 2006 Location: TX, USA Posts: 6,507 (2.53/day) Thanks: 300 Thanked 806 Times in 716 Posts System Specs	or this one http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/...b61e9d532a6d0e __________________

Jan 13, 2008, 11:59 PM	#18
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	which is best and most stable for OCing

Jan 14, 2008, 12:15 AM	#20
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	cool thanks

Jan 14, 2008, 12:50 AM	#21
DOM Eligible for custom title Join Date: May 2006 Location: TX, USA Posts: 6,507 (2.53/day) Thanks: 300 Thanked 806 Times in 716 Posts System Specs	hese a pic of the Asus P5E Intel X38 for $286.00 __________________

Jan 14, 2008, 08:47 PM	#24
jds21 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 164 (0.08/day) Thanks: 26 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts System Specs	oh really?? lol.... it sounded cheap so I assumed it was US haha Which board would be the better performer and more reliable, the asus P5E or the GB DQ6?? Last edited by jds21; Jan 14, 2008 at 08:55 PM.

Jan 14, 2008, 09:08 PM	#25
DOM Eligible for custom title Join Date: May 2006 Location: TX, USA Posts: 6,507 (2.53/day) Thanks: 300 Thanked 806 Times in 716 Posts System Specs	well its up to you heres some good reviews of both Asus P5E Mainboard Review Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Mainboard Review __________________

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