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Hey all!

I am embarking on my first build and I need the opinion of the greater beings in deciding on a MoBo. I'll be running a 64-Bit system for, and no offence to the Gamers, Revit Architecture, 3DsMax and Adobe CS4 Design.

The components I've decided on are as follows:

CPU: Intel Q9400
RAM: OCZ 3X16004GK
GPU: NVIDIA Quadro FX580
HDD: WD5001AALS
ODD: Samsung SH-S223B
PSU: Corsair TX650W
Case: Antec 902

I have been contemplating the following MoBo:

Intel DP45SG
Asus P5E3 Premium
Gigabyte X48T-DQ6
LAN Party GF 9400-T2RS

I am undecided due to some of the bad reviews they've received! Any recommendation/ suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the epistle.

Much thanks and God be with you geniuses.

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Of the choices there I would go with the p5e3 premium or the p5e deluxe.

But if I may ask, for about a bit more why not build a core i7 system. really it's with the kind of work your doing that it shines the most.

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You are right man! It would only mean that I'd have to go look for a compatible MoBo; a very daunting task. But you are correct!

Any suggestion on a LGA1366 socket MoBo? Much Thanks!

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I personally prefer Asus mobos, I use the P6T, but they are a bit pricey for 1366 at the moment. You can grab the Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R at a very reasonable price.

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You will also need triple channel memory like this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231230

or if you want 12GB pick up two kits.

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anonymousdude wrote :

You will also need triple channel memory like this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231230

or if you want 12GB pick up two kits.

Thanks for the info!

If I go with the i7 I plan on getting OCZ 3X1600LV6GK (they seem very fast), should I need more RAM I could get another kit later. By the way, I hear 4Gb sticks will be coming out in the near future.

Thanks man!

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spinny wrote :

I personally prefer Asus mobos, I use the P6T, but they are a bit pricey for 1366 at the moment. You can grab the Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD3R at a very reasonable price.

Watz up SPINNY?

Pardon my ignorance but how do you get tri-channel from four (04) DIMM slots? I'm with you on the P6T but V2, only it cost approx $ 100.00 more than the 'G'. Do you think it's worth the extra $$$$?

Thanks guys, you've been awesome! I'll let you know which way I decide!

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Hay Guys and Girls too!

I have charged the credit card and I'm now waiting!

CPU i920
RAM OCZ3X1600LV6GK
MoBo Asus P6T Deluxe V2
GPU PNY Quadro FX580
HDD WD500AALS (X2 for RAID 1)
ODD Lite-On iHOS104

Did I miss anything? Oh the Phillips screwdriver!

Thanks all!

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