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Gigabyte X58 extreme vs UD7

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Hey all,

I'm looking for a decent i7 rig, and I'm pretty interested in Gigabytes X58 boards.
I have the option of getting a new UD7 for €285, or an X58-Extreme for around €200.
Other than USB3.0, what other differences are there between the two, and is the UD7 really worth the extra cash?

Thanks guys! :toast:
 
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I had both the Extreme and the UD7. I actually still have the UD7. They are very close. However, the UD7 clocks slightly higher and handles memory better. Is it worth the extra cash? For me it was.
 
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Paulieg said:
I had both the Extreme and the UD7. I actually still have the UD7. They are very close. However, the UD7 clocks slightly higher and handles memory better. Is it worth the extra cash? For me it was.
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Higher clocking is definitly something I'm interested in.
I saw you had yours for sale, are you still selling it?

USB 3.0 is pretty tempting. I know its not going to become totally mainstream for quite a while, but I'm sure its always good to have.
Generally, whats Gigabytes warranties like?
 
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Hmm, if you can spare a little more, you could go for something premium like the WS Revolution :

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Asus-P6T-WS-Revolution-X58

 
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newconroer said:
Hmm, if you can spare a little more, you could go for something premium like the WS Revolution :

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Asus-P6T-WS-Revolution-X58

http://static.scan.co.uk/Images/Products/911385-a.jpg
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Thats really tempting.... *drools* I was looking at the SuperComputer mobo from Asus as well, but I dont feel I would ever really need that many PCI-E lanes. Even if I were to get the UD7, I probably wouldnt get a chance to use the 3rd PCI-E slot before I upgrade again.
 
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roast said:
Thats really tempting.... *drools* I was looking at the SuperComputer mobo from Asus as well, but I dont feel I would ever really need that many PCI-E lanes. Even if I were to get the UD7, I probably wouldnt get a chance to use the 3rd PCI-E slot before I upgrade again.
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Right, and that's probably the only noticeable benefit on that board, for gamers.

Apparently it clocks well also, but whether it's the best I haven't found any conclusive evidence.
 
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roast said:
Higher clocking is definitly something I'm interested in.
I saw you had yours for sale, are you still selling it?

USB 3.0 is pretty tempting. I know its not going to become totally mainstream for quite a while, but I'm sure its always good to have.
Generally, whats Gigabytes warranties like?
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It's sold. Only lasted a couple of days. Gigabyte warranties their boards for 3 years.
 
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Right, and that's probably the only noticeable benefit on that board, for gamers.

Apparently it clocks well also, but whether it's the best I haven't found any conclusive evidence.
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Yeah. Checked a couple reviews. Hard to make a definitive decision.

Paulieg said:
It's sold. Only lasted a couple of days. Gigabyte warranties their boards for 3 years.
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Downer. I should have gone for it when I had the chance.

I think I'll probably go for the UD7. Asthetics are damn tasty on it too, for what its worth.
 
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the different is with the UD7 they add nforce chip as more support for pci-e slots
 
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you dont need the ud7 hell if you want ud7 might as well wait a month and get the ud9. but imo screw gigabyte and get the EVGA classified. clocks better and is able to do uper good ram clocking as well. even the rampage 3 extreme. the high end giga boards are meant to be the same except a few different features i.e. usb 6 or sata 3 maybe a few more sata ports. the ud7 and extreme are so close to each other it isnt worth the extra cash
 
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I haven't really looked much into the Rampage 3.
I was considering a Classy, but they're freakin expensive over here. Next to impossible to get EVGA gear for a decent price. Also, no USB3.0 on the classy boards either.
 
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