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mrgoodbarman   08-20-2009 at 10:33:24 PM

Hey guys, I am getting ready to build a new i7 920 and can't decide which motherboard to go with. I am torn between the EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI and the ASUS P6TD Deluxe LGA. Any thoughts or info would be greatly appreciated.

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Yoosty   08-21-2009 at 12:12:19 AM
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Lets see if I can help you out.

So here is a PSU/Mobo Combo that will save you some money.
1. Corsair Memory CMPSU-850TX: $139.99 Free Shipping*

2. EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 : $299.99 Free Shipping*

Combo Discount: -$15.00
Combo Price: $424.98
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate Card
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.237350

Graphic Card/CPU Combo.
1. EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit: $229.99 Free Shipping*

2. Intel BX80601920 Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz: $279.99 Free Shipping*

Combo Discount: -$20.00
Combo Price: $489.98
$20.00 Mail-In Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.228462

Here is a OS/Case Combo.
1. Microsoft 66I-03525: $109.99 Free Shipping*
(Includes free Windows 7 upgrade coupon)

2. Antec Nine Hundred Two: $123.95 Free Shipping*

Combo Discount: -$15.00
Combo Price: $218.94
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] 11-129-058

Here is a Ram/HDD Combo
1. OCZ Technology Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) OCZ3P1600LV6GK: $119.99 Free Shipping*

2. Western Digital WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache: $94.99 Free Shipping*

Combo Discount: -$7.00
Combo Price: $207.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.231158

CPU HSF Cooler
XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler - Retail $44.98 Free Shipping*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835233029

DVD Burner.
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - OEM $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827118030

Items you will need.
Thermal Compound.
Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound - Retail $9.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835608008

You will need this 8-pin Power Extension Cable for most Cases that has Bottom Mounted PSU.
1ST PC CORP. 12" 8-pin EPS extension cable Model CB-8M-8F - Retail $8.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6812706004

Subtotal without MIR's being deducted or shipping costs = $1435.80
MIR's total $60.00
Total with MIR's deducted from Subtotal and before shipping costs = $1375.80

Did not know if you needed a Monitor. So did not figure one in this Build Specs.

Hope this helps you out some.. :wahoo:


Message edited by Yoosty on 08-21-2009 at 12:14:01 AM
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mrgoodbarman   08-21-2009 at 01:10:34 AM
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Yes it does help, I see you like the EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 3-Way SLI and that is the one I was sort of leaning towards. Thanks

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unlimitedro   08-30-2009 at 03:01:09 AM
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i honestly dont see a difference between asus p6t and p6td besides pcb, but do you really need a x16 x16 x8 instead of a x16 x8 x8? I mean even a gtx 285 doesnt even max out a x8 lane.

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mrgoodbarman   08-30-2009 at 04:56:28 AM
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The only thing I am running is a evga 260 over clocked. Tell you what I did, I got an ASRock X58 Extreme. I have no idea if it is any good but thought I would give it a try, Had great reviews at newegg and only cost $169.00. Seems none of the X58 boards get very good reviews anyway and this had 19 reviews and they were all great, I will keep you posted as to how it works out.

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El_Capitan   09-02-2009 at 01:30:30 AM
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I wanted the ASRock X58 Extreme as my first choice, but could never get it. Newegg was the only retailer that sold it while I was looking, but it was always sold out. I opted for the pricier EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI as my second choice. Let me know how yours goes, and I'll let you know how my EVGA goes. :)

------------------------------ Win 7 x64 | ASRock M3A780GXH/128M | Phenom II x720 BE 3.7GHz at 1.525V | 45C Idle - 61C Max | 4GB Crucial DDR3 1333 RAM at 1600 w/8-7-7-18 timings | GTS 250 512MB OC'd | $470 Total price of entire system.
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mrgoodbarman   09-03-2009 at 09:56:02 AM
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I just put it together and it is running great. A very well built board, I had heard that Asrock was a part of asus and as I looked at them both I can believe it, they look very much alike. The build went really smooth, booted right up the first time, also I might had that the board is very well laid out, no problems getting to any thing, my only gripe is the manuals they give you suck but still good enough to get by. I don't use them anyway lol. This is a great board and the price makes it even better.

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