ebolamonkey3
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System Name | Norbert |
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Processor | Intel Core i7 920 |
Motherboard | Gigabyte X58A-UD5 |
Cooling | Corsair H50 with 2x Scythe GT AP-14 |
Memory | 3x 2gb G.Skill 1600Mhz C9 DDR3 |
Video Card(s) | MSI Twin Frozr II GTX 465 GE & EVGA GTS 450 SC |
Storage | 2x 1Tb Samsung Sprinpoint F3 7200rpm |
Display(s) | Dell U3011, Dell 2408WFP, Samsung 2693HM |
Case | Lian Li V1020R |
Audio Device(s) | Creative X-Fi Titanium |
Power Supply | Seasonic X-750 |
Software | Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit |
Hey guys, I need your help to pick a motherboard for my new Core i7 platform. Please consider these choices from a performance, price, and features perspective.
1. Evga X58 Classified E760 - I can get one for $270, new.
2. Asus Rampage III Extreme - I can get one for $300, used.
3. MSI Big Bang Xpower - $240, new, after $20 rebate.
4. Gigabyte X58 UD7 - I can't find any deal on this at the moment, but say $275.
So guys, which one should I go with? I have 2x 5870s that I am going to crossfire now and may either add a third later or move to tri-SLI. I would also like to add a dedicated Physx card and maybe sound card sometimes in the future (single or dual slot).
So taking performance, price, and features all into account, which one should I pick? I appreciate the input in advance, thanks TPU!
1. Evga X58 Classified E760 - I can get one for $270, new.
2. Asus Rampage III Extreme - I can get one for $300, used.
3. MSI Big Bang Xpower - $240, new, after $20 rebate.
4. Gigabyte X58 UD7 - I can't find any deal on this at the moment, but say $275.
So guys, which one should I go with? I have 2x 5870s that I am going to crossfire now and may either add a third later or move to tri-SLI. I would also like to add a dedicated Physx card and maybe sound card sometimes in the future (single or dual slot).
So taking performance, price, and features all into account, which one should I pick? I appreciate the input in advance, thanks TPU!