Taking suggestions

BrokenHalo83 · January 22nd, 2008

Im looking for suggestions on motherboards that work with the new 45nm processors. The E8400 showed up at my local computer shop today and I decided to pick one up. I figured I'd get the processor right away so it would motivate me to start my next build. I've figured out everything I'm going to use...except the board. So any suggestions?

**Capper** · January 22nd, 2008

As always, make sure you check out our Recommended Hardware Lists.

What are your plans? Overclocking? Media Center? Budget? Well rounded?

Tech Geek Deluxe · January 23rd, 2008

ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard

$150 after rebate.

Great Overclocker.

BrokenHalo83 · January 23rd, 2008

I'll probably do some overclocking. Something well rounded would be good, the most common thing I do is play games.

**Capper** · January 23rd, 2008

I have a hard time recommending ABIT products. If you are looking for a well rounded board thats easy to work with, with some good overclocking, the new ASUS X38 motherboards are really nice. On Monday we'll be posting our review of the ASUS P5E3 Deluxe WifFi.......if you plan on using DDR3, its hard to beat this board.

screwballl · January 23rd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capper

I have a hard time recommending ABIT products. If you are looking for a well rounded board thats easy to work with, with some good overclocking, the new ASUS X38 motherboards are really nice. On Monday we'll be posting our review of the ASUS P5E3 Deluxe WifFi.......if you plan on using DDR3, its hard to beat this board.

Isn't there also a DDR2 version of this same board (or am I thinking of another)? That may be an option that could save some money...

**Capper** · January 23rd, 2008

Yes, ASUS has both DDR2 and DDR3 flavors of most of their enthusiast level boards.

Asus P5K Deluxe WiFi-AP Motherboard

BrokenHalo83 · January 23rd, 2008

would a maximus board be good to use? or would the P5E3 be better?

Yellowhello · January 23rd, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenHalo83

would a maximus board be good to use? or would the P5E3 be better?

Just keep in mind with the P5E3 you have to use DDR3, which is crazy expensive... so my vote goes to the Maximus.

BrokenHalo83 · January 23rd, 2008

Yea, I think that may be the way I'm gonna go. I dont think im ready to go broke for ram just yet

January 22nd, 2008	#1
BrokenHalo83 Got Boost? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 226	Taking suggestions Im looking for suggestions on motherboards that work with the new 45nm processors. The E8400 showed up at my local computer shop today and I decided to pick one up. I figured I'd get the processor right away so it would motivate me to start my next build. I've figured out everything I'm going to use...except the board. So any suggestions? E8400 @ 3.2Ghz Asus Maximus Formula 4GB OCZ Platinum PC-6400 EVGA Akimbo 8800GT - 1024MB WD Caviar SE 320GB 16MB Seagate Barracuda 320GB 16MB Antec 900 Case OCZ GameXstream 600w XP Pro Logitech z-5300e 5.1

January 22nd, 2008	#2
Capper I'm Evil Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,665 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Taking suggestions As always, make sure you check out our Recommended Hardware Lists. What are your plans? Overclocking? Media Center? Budget? Well rounded? INTEL QX9650 ASUS P5E3 Premium 4GB DDR3-1600 Sapphire HD 3870X2 Danger Den Tower-26 (Custom W/C) 5 x Seagate 250GB HDD in RAID5 BFG ES 800W PSU

January 23rd, 2008	#3
Tech Geek Deluxe Eat from the right tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 744	Re: Taking suggestions ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard $150 after rebate. Great Overclocker. Main: 3ghzQ6600, Gemini2, IP35 Pro, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, 500GB raid 0, 22" + (2)19" WS LCD's w/ Palit 9600 GT and Dual Core Notebook. Cambridge # 12 Portable, Rode Podcaster Fios-15mbs Server: 3.6ghzE3110 Big Typhoon, Gigabyte P35-DS4, 550VX PSU, 8GB DDR2 8000, XP 64, 320GB raid 0, (2) 19" WS LCD, XFX 9600GT, HT 550Pro, BoomTube Portable VidServer: 3ghzQ6600, Nirvana, BloodIron, PC 610W PSU, 4GB 6400, XP Pro, ATI, Bose Sound. Draft-N LanBox: IceCube, 3.6ghzE8400, HDT, EVGA mATX, PSU, 2GB, XP, XFX, 500Gb Sata.

January 23rd, 2008	#4
BrokenHalo83 Got Boost? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 226	Re: Taking suggestions I'll probably do some overclocking. Something well rounded would be good, the most common thing I do is play games. E8400 @ 3.2Ghz Asus Maximus Formula 4GB OCZ Platinum PC-6400 EVGA Akimbo 8800GT - 1024MB WD Caviar SE 320GB 16MB Seagate Barracuda 320GB 16MB Antec 900 Case OCZ GameXstream 600w XP Pro Logitech z-5300e 5.1

January 23rd, 2008	#5
Capper I'm Evil Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,665 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Taking suggestions I have a hard time recommending ABIT products. If you are looking for a well rounded board thats easy to work with, with some good overclocking, the new ASUS X38 motherboards are really nice. On Monday we'll be posting our review of the ASUS P5E3 Deluxe WifFi.......if you plan on using DDR3, its hard to beat this board. INTEL QX9650 ASUS P5E3 Premium 4GB DDR3-1600 Sapphire HD 3870X2 Danger Den Tower-26 (Custom W/C) 5 x Seagate 250GB HDD in RAID5 BFG ES 800W PSU

January 23rd, 2008	#7
Capper I'm Evil Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,665 Blog Entries: 6	Re: Taking suggestions Yes, ASUS has both DDR2 and DDR3 flavors of most of their enthusiast level boards. Asus P5K Deluxe WiFi-AP Motherboard INTEL QX9650 ASUS P5E3 Premium 4GB DDR3-1600 Sapphire HD 3870X2 Danger Den Tower-26 (Custom W/C) 5 x Seagate 250GB HDD in RAID5 BFG ES 800W PSU

January 23rd, 2008	#8
BrokenHalo83 Got Boost? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 226	Re: Taking suggestions would a maximus board be good to use? or would the P5E3 be better? E8400 @ 3.2Ghz Asus Maximus Formula 4GB OCZ Platinum PC-6400 EVGA Akimbo 8800GT - 1024MB WD Caviar SE 320GB 16MB Seagate Barracuda 320GB 16MB Antec 900 Case OCZ GameXstream 600w XP Pro Logitech z-5300e 5.1

January 23rd, 2008	#10
BrokenHalo83 Got Boost? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 226	Re: Taking suggestions Yea, I think that may be the way I'm gonna go. I dont think im ready to go broke for ram just yet E8400 @ 3.2Ghz Asus Maximus Formula 4GB OCZ Platinum PC-6400 EVGA Akimbo 8800GT - 1024MB WD Caviar SE 320GB 16MB Seagate Barracuda 320GB 16MB Antec 900 Case OCZ GameXstream 600w XP Pro Logitech z-5300e 5.1

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