What board should i use?

[freaksavior]

Should i use

BIOSTAR TPower I45
or should i use
DFI LP LT X48-T2R

to oc my q9550?

I have both.

im running raid, so i dont want to lose my raid array, also, with either board, i might go (later, much later actuallY) with a 4870 x2 and a 4870 or just one 4870x2.

Let me know, i want the most oc out of this mofo as possbile.

[erocker]

I prefer DFi, however I've heard of problems with the 4870x2's on them. Honestly, either way with a quad-core you'll probablly get around the same OC. Ok, go with the X48. Much sexier board.

[freaksavior]

poll added, list why please instead of just voting.

[erocker]

If you do end up using the DFi x48 and a HD 4870 x2, here is the bios to make it all work.
http://www.clunk.org.uk/forums/hardw...load-here.html

[farlex85]

If money is no object, or you might do crossfire in the future, get the x48. If you are just wanting to oc your cpu, get the p45, as it will probably reach higher fsb's. Both, however, should obtain the same max clock I would think.

[yogurt_21]

biostar for ocing, dfi for crossfire.

[freaksavior]

Originally Posted by farlex85

If money is no object, or you might do crossfire in the future, get the x48. If you are just wanting to oc your cpu, get the p45, as it will probably reach higher fsb's. Both, however, should obtain the same max clock I would think.

^^^^

Originally Posted by freaksavior

I have both.

did you read my post at all?

[mlee49]

I've always heard the P45 boards OC the cpu's better than the X48's.

It would be nice if you could set up some sample benchmarks! Maybe a e8k vs the Qseries for a FSB showdown!

[farlex85]

Originally Posted by freaksavior

^^^^



did you read my post at all?

Sorrryyy. Geez. No I suppose I did not read your post thoroughly. My suggestion remains largely the same. P45s are generally capable of higher fsb speeds, so if that's what your craving in your oc that's gonna do it better. Both will hit nearly the same proc speed most likely though, as either should be able to hit the max fsb required when your chip is at it's max multi, 8.5. Whichever plays nicest w/ your memory will likely be the best.

[freaksavior]

so p45 eh?

if the biostar will reach a higher stable fsb then i may go with it and give my dad the x48.

[freaksavior]

i forgot i may actually end up returning this board.. depends on what gigabyte says about my dad p965-ds3

[brmfx]

I Prefer DFI

[freaksavior]

Originally Posted by brmfx

I Prefer DFI

why

[J-Man]

I prefer DFI.

Reasons: The boards are very colourful

[freaksavior]

Originally Posted by J-Man

I prefer DFI.

Reasons: The boards are very colourful

lol just for looks?

i got a dfi and a biostar. im keeping both of them either way

[J-Man]

Well Biostar I've never heard of and DFI I have and I was gonna buy a top DFI board with the rest of my current setup but then I sticked to ASUS

[sneekypeet]

Can I ask a question? What are the 8 red jumpers for in the middle of the PCI-e slots(biostar)?....reminds me of the old DFI's and the SLI jumpers.

I say DFI cuz they have been nothing less than monsters for me!

[Dark_Webster]

Those jumpers are to enable MANUALLY Crossfire. Biostar decided to cut on the costs of a chip that activates/deactivates Crossfire.

[freaksavior]

I have both in my possesion. i still cant decide.

it is a c1 Q9550 though so

[sneekypeet]

I say try em both and tell your dad to wait a couple days...lol

[freaksavior]

considering i bought both of them with my own hard earned cash, i might.. the problem is the fact im on water it isn't fun swapping boards

[sneekypeet]

I just went through it myself....I say start with the DFI(fanboyism), then you wont want the P45...lol.

[freaksavior]

well your going to have to help me with the oc

[sneekypeet]

Originally Posted by freaksavior

well your going to have to help me with the oc

its as easy as adding me to your MSN bro.

[freaksavior]

Im gonna have fun tonight