SLI...should I?

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

I was planning to get an SLI motherboard, Intel or AMD, don't matter, but I'm not really going to use the SLI feature, sooner or later. Should I get an SLI motherboard even though I know I'm never going to use SLI, or should I save myself $20 and get a motherboard with a single-card configuration, but still be a good motherboard with good overclocking?

Thanks,
Azn

yousef · Jun 11, 2006

it depends on the platform,amd or intel,if amd i suggest u bring A8N32-Sli its a good mobo,if u r goin intel i hear the nvidia chipset for intel rocks "asus p5nd2-sli".
my suggestion go for amd

FLY3R · Jun 11, 2006

Well if your for sure certain that your not going to be running SLI, then i would get a motherboard with a single PCI-E 16x slot.

zekrahminator · Jun 11, 2006

Nvidia Nforce4 Ultra is really good...all the features of SLI without the second PCIe x16 slot. I think that if you surf around Nvidia's site you can find some product sheets that tell you all the performance benefits.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

I was leaning more towards the AMD side too, but not AM2. The only difference is DDR2, and despite the high speeds, they have more latency.

Before, I was going to go Intel, with the 805, but there's been news that Intel's price cut is only going to be 15%, instead of $93 for the 805, so then I'm leaning towards AMD.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

Here are the 2 setups, after like the 100th change in my decisions, here are the 2 close to the final decision.

AMD Setup
AMD Athlon 64 3200+: $105.99
ECS KN1 Lite 1.0A nForce 4 Ultra: $54.99 (new)
2x Gigaram 512MB DDR 400 PC 3200 : $38.99x2
Western Digital 160GB S-ATA 3GB/s: $64.99
Sony DVD-ROM: $19.99

Total: $323.94

Intel Setup
Intel Pentium D 805: $93-120.99 (depending on Intel's price cut)
ECS C19A-SLI: $79.99 OR ECS 945P-A: $68.99
PQI Turbo 1GB DDR2-667: $69.99
Western Digital 160GB S-ATA 3GB/s: $64.99
Sony DVD-ROM: $19.99

Total: $317-$355.95

Which one is better? Thanks! I know...I'm fickle...

markkleb · Jun 11, 2006

LOL, ECS SUCKs (again)(it dosent really SUCK, its just there is lots better for the same money)

I like the SLI mobo cause IF you want to go SLI you can. Also It puts the video card (if ur using one) higher on the mobo so there is room below for other stuff.

AZN why arent you getting AM2? Its about the same price.

Why not let me custom something for you?

(forget the 805) AMD RULES!!!!! :rockout:

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

I don't have a fan for AM2, I'm using the Big Typhoon right now, and I know it won't work for AM2. Markkleb, if you can customize me an AM2, for under 340 or 330, I'll check it out.

I'm only using this for gaming, listening to music, copying CDs, and gaming. My current setup (except for graphics), is going to my dad, and I'll burn DVDs on there.

markkleb · Jun 11, 2006

Here you go, dam I am so good!
Mobo $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813138028

CPU $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103639

Mem $105 (low lat 4)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227082

Cooler $25 (this is what u should have got in the first place)
http://www.coolerguys.com/840556058274.html

$310 baby!!!!!!ta daa...

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

Hard drive......exactly!! Shhh...Shhh...it's ok. It's ok.

Plus the DVD-ROM...

markkleb · Jun 11, 2006

Azn Tr14dZ said:
Hard drive......exactly!! Shhh...Shhh...it's ok. It's ok.

Plus the DVD-ROM...

I know why dont we all get together and buy you a computer... :nutkick:

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

LOL...sorry If I don't have much right now...

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

Unless Intel lowers Pentium D 805 to $93 (and hopefully newegg lowers it more), then I'm going with the socket 939 setup on the previous page. If the Pentium D 805 does go for $93, then most probably Intel is the one to go with. Thanks eveyone, especially Markkleb, for your help.

markkleb · Jun 11, 2006

Dont worry AZN ul probably change ur mine at least 12,345,123,764,345,654 more times before you deside. LOL

Both AMD and Intel are supposedly gonna lower their prices.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

It's just that the 805 can overclock to 3.8GHz on air, and I really want that, and I'm lost again in what to choose...

b1lk1 · Jun 11, 2006

Yes, go AM2, S939 has no real upgrade path and AM2 is new and cheaper than S939. Prices are dropping faster than Bill Clinton's pants. Anyhow, get an SLI board and get an AM2 board. Get some better ram and you'll not regret trying to save a few bucks 6 months from now.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

b1lk1 said:
Yes, go AM2, S939 has no real upgrade path and AM2 is new and cheaper than S939. Prices are dropping faster than Bill Clinton's pants. Anyhow, get an SLI board and get an AM2 board. Get some better ram and you'll not regret trying to save a few bucks 6 months from now.

I've already chosen on not getting an SLI board. I'm never ever going to use that feature. Either 939 or Intel for me. Depends now on how low Intel drops the 805's prices.

markkleb · Jun 11, 2006

b1lk1 said:
Yes, go AM2, S939 has no real upgrade path and AM2 is new and cheaper than S939. Prices are dropping faster than Bill Clinton's pants. Anyhow, get an SLI board and get an AM2 board. Get some better ram and you'll not regret trying to save a few bucks 6 months from now.

Sorry b1lk1 logic has no place here.... :roll:

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

I can't afford AM2 (as of now) and I'll never use SLI. Never mind, sorry for even asking you guys here which is better. No point in asking at all. I should just leave this forum.

markkleb · Jun 11, 2006

Azn Tr14dZ said:
I can't afford AM2 (as of now) and I'll never use SLI. Never mind, sorry for even asking you guys here which is better. No point in asking at all. I should just leave this forum.

Dont get mad. Its nice you are here. There is nothing wrong with changing ur mind.

My comp is a 939 and its a waste for me to get AM2.
But if you have nothing than its better to buy a AM2.
If you have to wait till you get a little more money than wait.

I am not teasing you, its just my way of trying to be funny.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

Let me just ask you, what's better, an Intel Pentium D 805 @ 3.8GHz or an Athlon 64 3200+ (939 or AM2) overclocked to 2.9GHz?

markkleb · Jun 11, 2006

I would NOT get the 805 or the ECS mobo.
(the 805 may OC to 3.8 but its slower than the AMDs)
A friend of mine OCd and benchmarked his 805 and the scores were almost the same as my 3700+(single core)

939 is fine

AM2 is the future

as a matter of fact on Crystalmark my RedChrome (with AMD 3000+) beat the heck out of his 805.

Azn Tr14dZ · Jun 11, 2006

I guess 939 then. Thanks...but I'll still check for lower prices and such, I'll tell you the final build when I'm ready. Thanks for the help markkleb.

BigD6997 · Jun 11, 2006

it will be hard to get that 3200 to 2.9 on a cheap mobo... look at the dfi lp ultra-d more expensive but one of the best boards out there...

BigD6997 · Jun 11, 2006

my evga is the limiting factor on getting my 3500 past 2.714 cuz the bios doesnt offer any in depth overclocking featues, all you can realy change is the voltage and fsb

Processor	AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Motherboard	DFI LanParty nf4 Ultra-D
Cooling	Thermaltake Big Typhoon
Memory	2x512MB GeIL
Video Card(s)	ATI Radeon X800XL
Storage	2x80GB Western Digital
Display(s)	HP vs17
Case	SuperTalent
Audio Device(s)	Soundblaster
Power Supply	Ultra X-Finity 500 Watt

Processor	AMD64 4400 X2
Motherboard	ASUS A8N-SLI PREMIUM
Cooling	BIG TYPHOON
Memory	CORSAIR 2GB (1GB x2)
Video Card(s)	ASUS X850XT PE
Storage	200 GB RAID (200 x2)
Display(s)	SONY 19"
Case	SOPRANO BLACK
Audio Device(s)	AUDIGY 2 ZS
Power Supply	THERMALTAKE PURE POWER 600w
Software	WINDOWS XP SP2

Processor	AMD 3700+ SD Core @ 2.8gHz
Motherboard	DFI LanParty nf4 Expert
Cooling	Zalman
Memory	G.Skill Extreme Series (2x 1GB) PC4000
Video Card(s)	Evga 7800GT
Storage	80GB Seagate
Display(s)	ViewSonic 20.1" Widescreen 16:9
Case	CoolerMaster Centron
Audio Device(s)	Audigy 2 ZS Gamer
Power Supply	SeaSonic 600w SLI
Software	XP pro (sp2)

Processor	AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Brisbane @ 2.8GHz (224x12.5, 1.425V)
Motherboard	Gigabyte sumthin-or-another, it's got an nForce 430
Cooling	Dual 120mm case fans front/rear, Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro, Zalman VF-900 on GPU
Memory	2GB G.Skill DDR2 800
Video Card(s)	Sapphire X850XT @ 580/600
Storage	WD 160 GB SATA hard drive.
Display(s)	Hanns G 19" widescreen, 5ms response time, 1440x900
Case	Thermaltake Soprano (black with side window).
Audio Device(s)	Soundblaster Live! 24 bit (paired with X-530 speakers).
Power Supply	ThermalTake 430W TR2
Software	XP Home SP2, can't wait for Vista SP1.

Processor	AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Motherboard	DFI LanParty nf4 Ultra-D
Cooling	Thermaltake Big Typhoon
Memory	2x512MB GeIL
Video Card(s)	ATI Radeon X800XL
Storage	2x80GB Western Digital
Display(s)	HP vs17
Case	SuperTalent
Audio Device(s)	Soundblaster
Power Supply	Ultra X-Finity 500 Watt

System Name	Money pit
Processor	Q2Q Q8300
Motherboard	ASUS P5E3 deluxe WIFI AP@N
Cooling	120.2/Swiftech655/Apogee GT/DD Fillport & res
Memory	OCZ PC3-1333MHZ 2X1GB/Kingston HYPERX PC3-1325MHz
Video Card(s)	Sapphire HD4830
Storage	Seagate 7200.11 1TB
Display(s)	Dell 2209WA
Case	some crap 5 year old generic modded case
Audio Device(s)	X-FI fagtality
Power Supply	PC P&C 510W
Software	Vista Premium 64

Processor	e8400 @ 4ghz 1.344v
Motherboard	EVGA 780i
Cooling	Thermalright Ultra-Ex lapped
Memory	OCZ Reaper HPC 2GB (3-5-5-17) @ 450mhz
Video Card(s)	8800gts
Storage	200G WD
Display(s)	23in samsung lcd hdtv
Case	stacker 831
Power Supply	OCZ stealthxstrem 600watt
Software	Xp-Pro

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