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orbbro   05-14-2009 at 08:22:43 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to choose b/w these 2 boards for an I7 build. They are both the same price. I'm leaning towards the Rampage II Gene because of better sound, easier OC and possibly better quality. I don't think i would be losing any functionality that I would need or miss. Is there any compelling reason to choose one over the other?

Thanks for your help.

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jay2tall   05-14-2009 at 08:48:15 PM
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THe GENE is a Micro-ATX board so you loose a PCI-E slot and some others. REALLY, besides the audio, that is the only difference. They are both 8+2 phase power and pretty much matching specs. Honestly I took the P6T because the GENE was not out, but I have an X-fi card already. The onboard X-Fi of the GENE is compelling. The only other one I see is the Rampage II Extreme.

 

Honestly the audio might sell it for me to be honest, if you are ok with loosing expansion slots. I'd take the GENE. I definitely like it for a lan box style case.


Message edited by jay2tall on 05-14-2009 at 08:49:21 PM
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dragonfang18   05-14-2009 at 08:48:25 PM
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I'm not sure about the P6T, but doesnt the RAMPAGE II's have a thicker PCB to increase durability when adding large HSF's. I ordered the Extreme, and I do know that has a thick PCB for heavy HSF's.

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dragonfang18   05-14-2009 at 08:50:16 PM
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@Jay2tall: werent you waiting for the i5? I never knew you already had the i7. LOL
I kinda waited a little longer when the i7 came out for more products to be compatible with it.

Why are you going from an i7 to an i5?


Message edited by dragonfang18 on 05-14-2009 at 08:51:34 PM
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jay2tall   05-14-2009 at 09:03:07 PM
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Not sure about the Extreme mobo's being thicker. But the reason for this would be to have thicker traces on the mobo, not for large HSF's. All of the large HSF's have back plates that distribute the weight evenly so that is not an issue. I know the Gigabyte Ultra- Durable's have more copper in them. I'm sure it helps a little but, but they market the crap out of it. I don't see it being REALLY necessary

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Dragonfang, Yeah i have an i7. I was just throwing my $.02 at an i5 thread. I wouldn't have gone for the i5 anyways, I want the highend stuff. You gotta check people's "more info" and then "member configuration"

i7 920 @ 4Ghz w/ Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme
Asus P6T
3x2GB G.Skill DDR3 1600 8-8-8-21
ASUS 4870 1GB Dark Knight(820/1050)
Dell 22in E228WFP LCD
Seagate 250GB ES.2 & 250GB 7200.10
Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer
PC Power & Cooling 750w PSU
Vista Ultimate 64-bit

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orbbro   05-14-2009 at 10:21:26 PM
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Thanks for the input. I think you've helped me confirm that the Rampage will work best for me. Do you think there might be a reason I would need more than 2 PCI-E slots? I don't think i would ever consider tri-sli/xfire.


Message edited by orbbro on 05-14-2009 at 10:22:40 PM
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jay2tall   05-14-2009 at 10:25:27 PM
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The only think I would say is a better sound card, but since it has an x-fi integrated setup, I think you'd be set.

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dragonfang18   05-15-2009 at 12:56:24 AM
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Well, there is a chance you could go Quad SLI hehe...

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dragonfang18   05-15-2009 at 12:57:40 AM
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Have fun with your RAMPAGE II GENE!!!

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nickhoff   05-15-2009 at 05:05:47 PM
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Jay your spec is very simular to mine. I love it, i wouldn't go another route if i had to do it over. I had to make the same choice as the original poster, but I heard of more problems with the rampage II gene so I went with the P6T, even though there was several problems posted all over about it as well.. Highest temps my PC seen with Turbo on, HT on, was 71c (reading with realtemp). Using a lapped thermalight ultra 120 extreme 1366 & lapped cpu, with artic 5 silver.

------------------------------ Antec 1200 | P6T Deluxe | i7 920 (O.C. to 4.0 ghz) | 6GB Kit Corsair Dominator 1866 mhz DDR3 Tri Chan | XFX GTX 295 | 2x VelociRaptor 10000 RPM 300GB HD (raid 0)
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jay2tall   05-18-2009 at 06:40:54 PM
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^
I have some high ambient temps though. Whenever I take my PC over to my buddies basement everything DROPS.

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