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rozsand   03-05-2009 at 01:07:55 AM

I'm trying to pick an AM3 motherboard for my new AMD Phenom II X3 720 computer. Newegg has four choices (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200022%201070946178&name=AM3).

Could you tell me which AM3 motherboard(s) you'd recommend? Are there any I should avoid?

I'm trying to save a bit on costs, if possible, so I'm leaning toward either the ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 DDR3 AMD 790GX ATX AMD Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131366) or the GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P AM3 DDR3 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128378).

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crazyguy_60   07-24-2009 at 02:08:48 AM
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Problem with those mobo's is that in dual-gpu setups, the pci-e slots will only run at x8.
So if you can find an extra $70, you should defo take a look at the asus crosshair iii formula 790fx motherboard.

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soldier37   07-24-2009 at 03:11:00 AM
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I say the MSI 790fx gd 70, i love mine and supports quad xfire. check the reviews.

------------------------------ Phen 2 955 @ 4 GHZ MSI 790FX AM3 Gskill 8Gb DDR3 1333 ATI 5870 1 Gb 2 x Velociraptors 600Gb Gateway 24" 1920 x 1200 DVI 32 GB Iphone 3GS and Blu Ray...life is good!
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hdwenthus   07-25-2009 at 04:47:54 AM
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the last two boards that are mentioned are really nice...and have different things to offer....the MSI board supports better memory (1600 standard, and then can be OCed ridiculously), and the Asus board does 16x with crossfire....and the MSI board does not so pick your poison.....and i understand you can OC the Asus to 1600 but the standard is 1333....

As for what you should avoid....when looking at the motherboard i would avoid anything that is cheap...generally speaking if the board is cheap...it would stand to reason that the board is cheaply made...

atleast 120+ for the motherboard...always check the reviews of the boards that you are considering...and I would stick to Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI when choosing a motherboard


Message edited by hdwenthus on 07-25-2009 at 12:09:45 PM
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hdwenthus   07-25-2009 at 04:48:50 AM
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pick your poison

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Victomofreality   11-12-2009 at 06:12:42 AM
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Look for a board with a 790gx or 790fx chipset. The g's are entry lvl boards and have very little functionality. I personally like the crossfire III board, I like the fact that it comes with an x-fi sound card not onboard. Theres $45+ back in your pocket.

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