What CPU (and MB) should I get for a Sli (2x) 260GTX setup?
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Leinahtan
May 22, 2009 9:32:08 PM
I'm curious what type of CPU (and MB) that can handle 2 260GTX's in SLI. I was thinking at first a 920 i7 + Rampage II gene, but then I'd figured that the people here would have a better idea what would be best for an Sli 260 GTX setup.
I don't want to spend more than 500$ on a MB/CPU combo, and I'm open to either AMD or Intel chips as long as they support Nvidia Sli.
I don't want to spend more than 500$ on a MB/CPU combo, and I'm open to either AMD or Intel chips as long as they support Nvidia Sli.
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Christopher11
May 22, 2009 11:06:12 PM
AKM880
May 23, 2009 3:51:10 AM
For 535.00, you can get a Core i7 920 + Asus P6T V2.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
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touchdowntexas13
May 23, 2009 4:03:45 AM
micky_lund
May 23, 2009 7:55:15 AM
whats wrong with the gigabyte ex58 ud4p? its only $514.98 on newegg... is great OCer, and has the 2x PCI-E 2.0 slots... can Xfire/Sli too
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
or u can go for the cheaper ud3p...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
or u can go for the cheaper ud3p...
micky_lund
May 23, 2009 8:08:26 AM
Christopher11
May 23, 2009 9:07:46 AM
micky_lund
May 23, 2009 10:30:02 AM
If you aren't going to do any video rendering/encoding and looking strictly for framerates and smooth gaming, I'd look at an LGA 775 board and run an e8600 at 4 plus Ghz on it. You'll have better framerates than an i7 920 which won't let you get close to 4 Ghz without extreme CPU, chipset, and memory overvoltages and even then you migh tneed liquid cooling for stability. My e8400 uses the same vcore on 3.6 Ghz as it does on stock 3 Ghz.
Plus, e8600 and LGA 775 will save you a few hundred that you can put towards a 26" or 30" monitor to make full use of that GTX 260 sli setup.
Plus, e8600 and LGA 775 will save you a few hundred that you can put towards a 26" or 30" monitor to make full use of that GTX 260 sli setup.
Christopher11
May 23, 2009 11:57:26 AM
PhII 955BE / nForce 980a SLI: $390
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
955(BE) + 980(a) = FUN^10
(It's just not the same without yah, chris ...)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
955(BE) + 980(a) = FUN^10
(It's just not the same without yah, chris ...)
cal8949
May 23, 2009 4:29:39 PM
AKM880 said:
For 535.00, you can get a Core i7 920 + Asus P6T V2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
very good mother board but you must look at the pci slot spacing if a have on high end video card you cover one pci slot up and now you only have 1 to play with

you should be able to oc the new steeping corei7 to at least 3.8 if not 4.0.
cal8949
May 23, 2009 4:39:20 PM
Leinahtan
May 23, 2009 6:30:31 PM
hundredislandsboy said:
If you aren't going to do any video rendering/encoding and looking strictly for framerates and smooth gaming, I'd look at an LGA 775 board and run an e8600 at 4 plus Ghz on it. You'll have better framerates than an i7 920 which won't let you get close to 4 Ghz without extreme CPU, chipset, and memory overvoltages and even then you migh tneed liquid cooling for stability. My e8400 uses the same vcore on 3.6 Ghz as it does on stock 3 Ghz. Plus, e8600 and LGA 775 will save you a few hundred that you can put towards a 26" or 30" monitor to make full use of that GTX 260 sli setup.
I would prefer to use a E8500 (its 100$ cheaper than the E8600). However, its the MB I am having difficulties picking. I don't see many Intel X48 + NVidia SLI MB (prefer Asus) available at Frys. Whether it can use Dual DDR2 or Triple DDR3 is just an extra (Unless someone can point out how much better DDR3 Triple is).
I am currently holding onto a Rampage II Gene + i7 920 for 500$ sale at Fry's earlier (its 550$ without). As for the P6T, its just the Gene with an ATX MB and a weaker soundcard.
If anyone could list MB's that support the E8500/8600 with NVidia Sli that are good, please post links to them so I can check them out.
I was worried that the CPU would be the bottleneck for the 2x260 GTX's, which is why I picked up the i7. Also, I was thinking that a year or two down the road the newer/better i7's would be cheaper. If thats all wrong, let me know.
one-shot
May 23, 2009 9:17:28 PM
I have a P35 Board with my E6750 and I decided to sell it for parts and I just ordered an i7 920, Asus P6T, and 6GB of RAM. A 6 core CPU is coming out next spring. I expect prices to drop after and the new CPU is released. It is also supposed to be compatible with current X58 Boards. You get a longer life cycle as 775 has reached the end of its life cycle.
If I would have gotten a new CPU for my P35 board, I may have been limited to a lower FSB which equates to a lower CPU clock speed. With an X58 chipset, you can choose crossfire or SLI. It seems like a better platform as there aren't any newer 775 CPUs coming most likely. The next thing is the i5 variant of Nehalem, then Westmere>Sandy Bridge>Ivy Bridge> then eventually Haswell. i7 seems to be the way to go for now if you have the funds available
If I would have gotten a new CPU for my P35 board, I may have been limited to a lower FSB which equates to a lower CPU clock speed. With an X58 chipset, you can choose crossfire or SLI. It seems like a better platform as there aren't any newer 775 CPUs coming most likely. The next thing is the i5 variant of Nehalem, then Westmere>Sandy Bridge>Ivy Bridge> then eventually Haswell. i7 seems to be the way to go for now if you have the funds available
goonting
May 23, 2009 9:40:13 PM
Wisecracker said:
PhII 955BE / nForce 980a SLI: $390http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Ite...
955(BE) + 980(a) = FUN^10
(It's just not the same without yah, chris ...)
this could be my future build this year...WOW
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