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im looking at the e8400 3 gig core2 and a 8800gt? if i buy ddr2 8500 ram will the fsb still run at 1333 or will i have to buy high dollar higher clocked ram to run 1 to 1 or will it make a big difference.

also looking motherboards for around 100 dollar motherboard, would like sli maybe in the future...


Message edited by _ripper on 03-01-2008 at 01:55:11 AM
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The only SLI boards in that price range are the 650i's. Unless you're going with a 24" or larger monitor, SLI is a waste.

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