Upgrading to i7 2600K, NEED HELP.

The Witcher · Feb 27, 2011, 05:54 PM

Hi.

I'm typing this in a hurry !!

I need your help.

What's the best 1155 P67 motherboard for an i7-2600K which supports 2 way SLI, has a space for a PCI-e soundcard and with an acceptable overclocking capability ?

I looked at the Asus Maximum III Formula but the two PCI-e slots are too close to each other which may create heat problems.

One last thing, should I get this new motherboard and cpu tomorrow or there is something better coming very soon ? I'm kinda outdated right now.

THANKS IN ADVANCE !!!

rickss69 · Feb 27, 2011, 06:13 PM

Biostar TP67B+

The Witcher · Feb 27, 2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rickss69

Biostar TP67B+

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...arTP67B004.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...i3D11-8520.jpg

Seems like this motherboard doesn't support SLI

Thanks anyway.

Fourstaff · Feb 27, 2011, 06:32 PM

With only 16 lanes of PCIe for the P67 boards, I don't think its a good idea (or possible) to run 2 graphics card AND a PCIe soundcard.

MxPhenom 216 · Feb 27, 2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fourstaff

With only 16 lanes of PCIe for the P67 boards, I don't think its a good idea (or possible) to run 2 graphics card AND a PCIe soundcard.

unless he got the gigabyte UD7 motherboard.

rickss69 · Feb 27, 2011, 06:49 PM

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/...n.php?S_ID=527

CBRworm · Feb 27, 2011, 08:07 PM

I don't know that any 1155 motherboards are currently available until the recalled parts get replaced.

Fourstaff · Feb 27, 2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvidiaintelftw

unless he got the gigabyte UD7 motherboard.

Even with the UD7 you are still going to be limited to 16 lanes, that is the P67's limitation, not the motherboard's.

Wimpelmann · Feb 27, 2011, 08:16 PM

got the Asrock p67 Exetreme6 and is does SLI & Crossfire

running my i2500k with aircooler @ 4500 mhz

greeetz Marc

francis511 · Feb 27, 2011, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRworm

I don't know that any 1155 motherboards are currently available until the recalled parts get replaced.

Yeah , you know that right ?

brandonwh64 · Feb 27, 2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickss69

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/...n.php?S_ID=527

Just as rick posted

Quote:

Support ATI crossfireX and NVIDIA SLI technology

rickss69 · Feb 27, 2011, 09:04 PM

May find it here... http://www.xpcgear.com/biostar-tp67xe.html EDIT: Nm, it's pre-order.

rickss69 · Feb 27, 2011, 09:19 PM

I have an Asus P8P67 WS Revolution for $200 if you can't wait.

15th Warlock · Feb 27, 2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fourstaff

Even with the UD7 you are still going to be limited to 16 lanes, that is the P67's limitation, not the motherboard's.

That's not the case, the N200 chip on the UD7 allows for 32 PCIe lanes for dual 16x SLI And 16x8x8x triple SLI. It also has a 1x PCIe slot that's blocked by a heatsink but can be used with a PCIe riser for a sound card without affecting the other PCIe slots.

Other N200 boards the OP may consider are:

Asus P8P67 WS Revolution B3 (dual 16x SLI with enough room between 16x slots)
MSI P67A-GD80 (B3) (Same here it appears) Sorry, it looks like no N200 was used for this board.

Both rev. B3 boards are set to launch in the next few weeks.

Fourstaff · Feb 27, 2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 15th Warlock

That's not the case, the N200 chip on the UD7 allows for 32 PCIe lanes for dual 16x SLI And 16x8x8x triple SLI. It also has a 1x PCIe slot that's blocked by a heatsink but can be used with a PCIe riser for a sound card without affecting the other PCIe slots.

Crap, I completely forgotten about the N200

LAN_deRf_HA · Feb 28, 2011, 12:21 AM

The Maximus IV Extreme also has NF200.

The Witcher · Feb 28, 2011, 01:13 AM

If the two graphic cards PCI-e slots were running at 8x would that cause any problem such as low FPS ?

LAN_deRf_HA · Feb 28, 2011, 01:15 AM

Like 2% slower than 16x.

newtekie1 · Feb 28, 2011, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fourstaff

Crap, I completely forgotten about the N200

NF200 isn't even necessary. The P67 chipset gives an additional 8 lanes off the southbridge that are used to drive the PCI-e x1 slots and connect other onboard devices to. And a lot of the other manufacturers are using less expensive bridge chips to further add lanes off of those 8 provided by the southbridge. For example, PLX makes a bridge chip that takes an x1 link in and provides 7 additional lanes off that, or it will take an x2 link and provide 6 lanes.

The Witcher · Feb 28, 2011, 01:27 AM

Ummm...didn't they fix that degrading speed issue ?

Because it seems like most online retailers don't have any P67 motherboards. Another problem is that I was planning to buy it locally, hopefully I won't be tricked into buying one of these defected hardware.

Right now it seems like the P8P67 WS Revolution is my best option.

The Witcher · Feb 28, 2011, 01:30 AM

By the way, is it wise to just wait for the socket 2011 motherboard ? What's the approximate release date ?

francis511 · Feb 28, 2011, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Witcher

By the way, is it wise to just wait for the socket 2011 motherboard ? What's the approximate release date ?

Prolly a good board but it will be a few months. Intel may be speeding it up (Can`t imagine why). Bulldozer will be here shortly.

newtekie1 · Feb 28, 2011, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Witcher

Ummm...didn't they fix that degrading speed issue ?

Because it seems like most online retailers don't have any P67 motherboards. Another problem is that I was planning to buy it locally, hopefully I won't be tricked into buying one of these defected hardware.

Right now it seems like the P8P67 WS Revolution is my best option.

They have released the new revision of the chipset a week or so ago, however the motherboard manufacturers haven't gotten the new boards out on the market yet.

The Witcher · Feb 28, 2011, 08:58 AM

Hmmm..so I'm pretty much stuck until they start resupplying retailers...

You see, I don't want to buy a new motherboard then having to sell it after 3 months because a new platform was released.

If you were me and you had a limited budget, what would you do ? upgrade to the 1155 socket motherboard ? wait for the 2011 socket motherboards ?

I'm afraid of upgrading then regretting it later.

Fourstaff · Feb 28, 2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newtekie1

NF200 isn't even necessary. The P67 chipset gives an additional 8 lanes off the southbridge that are used to drive the PCI-e x1 slots and connect other onboard devices to. And a lot of the other manufacturers are using less expensive bridge chips to further add lanes off of those 8 provided by the southbridge. For example, PLX makes a bridge chip that takes an x1 link in and provides 7 additional lanes off that, or it will take an x2 link and provide 6 lanes.

I keep on having this impression that the 6x and the 55 chipsets having only 16 lanes and that's it. Thanks for clearing that up.

Feb 27, 2011, 05:54 PM	#1
The Witcher Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 354 (0.21/day) Thanks: 45 Thanked 45 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	Upgrading to i7 2600K, NEED HELP. Hi. I'm typing this in a hurry !! I need your help. What's the best 1155 P67 motherboard for an i7-2600K which supports 2 way SLI, has a space for a PCI-e soundcard and with an acceptable overclocking capability ? I looked at the Asus Maximum III Formula but the two PCI-e slots are too close to each other which may create heat problems. One last thing, should I get this new motherboard and cpu tomorrow or there is something better coming very soon ? I'm kinda outdated right now. THANKS IN ADVANCE !!! Last edited by The Witcher; Feb 27, 2011 at 06:15 PM.

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Feb 27, 2011, 06:13 PM	#2
rickss69 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockvale TN (Not Australia) Posts: 2,335 (1.70/day) Thanks: 545 Thanked 613 Times in 480 Posts System Specs	Biostar TP67B+ __________________ Last edited by rickss69; Feb 27, 2011 at 06:19 PM.

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rickss69 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockvale TN (Not Australia) Posts: 2,335 (1.70/day) Thanks: 545 Thanked 613 Times in 480 Posts System Specs	http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/...n.php?S_ID=527 __________________

Feb 27, 2011, 08:07 PM	#7
CBRworm Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 47 (0.02/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I don't know that any 1155 motherboards are currently available until the recalled parts get replaced.

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Wimpelmann Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	got the Asrock p67 Exetreme6 and is does SLI & Crossfire running my i2500k with aircooler @ 4500 mhz greeetz Marc

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Feb 27, 2011, 09:04 PM	#12
rickss69 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockvale TN (Not Australia) Posts: 2,335 (1.70/day) Thanks: 545 Thanked 613 Times in 480 Posts System Specs	May find it here... http://www.xpcgear.com/biostar-tp67xe.html EDIT: Nm, it's pre-order. __________________

Feb 27, 2011, 09:19 PM	#13
rickss69 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockvale TN (Not Australia) Posts: 2,335 (1.70/day) Thanks: 545 Thanked 613 Times in 480 Posts System Specs	I have an Asus P8P67 WS Revolution for $200 if you can't wait. __________________ Last edited by rickss69; Feb 27, 2011 at 09:25 PM.

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Feb 28, 2011, 12:21 AM	#16
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Feb 28, 2011, 01:13 AM	#17
The Witcher Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 354 (0.21/day) Thanks: 45 Thanked 45 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	If the two graphic cards PCI-e slots were running at 8x would that cause any problem such as low FPS ?

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Feb 28, 2011, 01:27 AM	#20
The Witcher Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 354 (0.21/day) Thanks: 45 Thanked 45 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	Ummm...didn't they fix that degrading speed issue ? Because it seems like most online retailers don't have any P67 motherboards. Another problem is that I was planning to buy it locally, hopefully I won't be tricked into buying one of these defected hardware. Right now it seems like the P8P67 WS Revolution is my best option.

Feb 28, 2011, 01:30 AM	#21
The Witcher Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 354 (0.21/day) Thanks: 45 Thanked 45 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	By the way, is it wise to just wait for the socket 2011 motherboard ? What's the approximate release date ?

Feb 28, 2011, 08:58 AM	#24
The Witcher Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 354 (0.21/day) Thanks: 45 Thanked 45 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	Hmmm..so I'm pretty much stuck until they start resupplying retailers... You see, I don't want to buy a new motherboard then having to sell it after 3 months because a new platform was released. If you were me and you had a limited budget, what would you do ? upgrade to the 1155 socket motherboard ? wait for the 2011 socket motherboards ? I'm afraid of upgrading then regretting it later.

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