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xcrow   03-09-2009 at 04:06:33 PM

I am trying to build a PC with the Q9450, XFX 9800GT and 22" monitor . But i am not sure about the motherboard to use.

I have suggested to use the asus P5Q-EM or the gigabyte Ultra Durable 2.

Which one will do better with Q9450 and XFX 9800GT. Or will it be worthy to pay bit more for a better motherboard then these two.

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Proximon   03-09-2009 at 10:05:29 PM
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We would really need to know a lot more.

Without knowing what you actually need, I would say that the Gigabyte UD3R would be the first choice:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128359

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xcrow   03-10-2009 at 03:52:21 PM
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Thanks for your suggestion.

I want to build a mid range gaming PC. Also i will use it for 2D graphics design, Web and software development. I believe in future more games and applications will take the advantage of quad-cores, so I am going with the Q9450.

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Proximon   03-11-2009 at 03:02:50 AM
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That seems fine then. You could also use a Phenom II, but you will save a bit more on the motherboard going this route.

Well, the PII 940 is at $220... either route is fine for you really.

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xcrow   03-14-2009 at 11:56:00 AM
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Unfortunately there are not many motherboard models available in my country. Sofar i have found these motherboards: Asus P5Q-EM , Asus Rampage Formula, XFX 750i SLI, XFX 9300 and some Intel boards.

Would it be a bad idea to go with the P5Q-EM?

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Proximon   03-14-2009 at 10:11:18 PM
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The P5Q-EM is more an HTPC motherboard. It's small, so it has fewer expansion slots. The price is higher because it has onboard graphics.

It would work, but it certainly would not be a first choice. The Rampage Formula would be a better choice for gaming, but it might be too high priced for you.

Chipsets I would recommend:

P45 - A good mix of features and price, usually.
X38 - Corssfire board that would perform about the same as P45. Older chipset, but if you can find it at a good price it's OK.
X48 - Deluxe crossfire board, not really faster than P45 and a lot more expensive. May have some nice features.
P43 - OK budget choice, like P45 but may have some cost-cutting differences.

P35 -Older chipset but if it is what is available and affordable, it's OK.

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xcrow   03-17-2009 at 12:09:27 PM
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I have found that the price deference is not that big between the Q9450/Q9550 and the core i7 rig. So i am thinking to go with the i7 or Phenom II, since the Q-Series rig is not upgradeable. I want to stick with XFX 9800GT if it goes with the core i7.

Available boards are XFX X58i and Asus P6T (not deluxe) , which one will be better with core i7.

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Proximon   03-17-2009 at 12:39:24 PM
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The largest cost increase will be the DDR3 RAM. The P6T is probably the safer choice of the two boards.

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