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DorkSterr   11-12-2008 at 02:36:11 PM

Hello guys, I am currently in the process of buying a new motherboard and I am having a hard time choosing which to pick, my picks are: Asus Rampage, Asus Maximus II, or the nForce 780i, as of now I am using an EN 8800GT from ASUS but I will most likely go ATi with their 4870/4870X2 (I'm not quite sure yet). Which board will get me at 3.4GHz on a Q6600 is my main question.

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boulard83   11-12-2008 at 03:19:49 PM
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If you want to go for ATI, you should buy a ASUS Rampage Formula or ASUS Maximus II Formula.

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evongugg   11-12-2008 at 03:53:56 PM
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Welcome to the forums!

If you will be using a single video card, get the P45 chipset, Asus Maximus II Formula.
If you are planning on Crossfire, get the X48, Asus Rampage.
Both should overclock great.


Message edited by evongugg on 11-12-2008 at 03:54:56 PM
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boulard83   11-12-2008 at 04:02:10 PM
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Yup, even answered More clearely ;)

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aevm   11-12-2008 at 04:09:31 PM
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+1 for evongugg's answer.

I think the smartest solution is HD 4870 X2 + a cheaper P45 motherboard. For example the P5Q Pro is $105 at Newegg and the Maximus 2 Formula is $270.

If you prefer two HD 4870 cards make sure they are the 1GB version.

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Ragsters   11-12-2008 at 04:37:26 PM
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The Asus Rampage Formula is the best DDR2 Mobo ever made.

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DorkSterr   11-12-2008 at 11:37:53 PM
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what's the difference between Rampage and Rampage Extreme? Is it only that the Extreme supports water cooling?

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boulard83   11-13-2008 at 04:53:27 AM
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Extreme have more candy ;)

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