Picking a P55 MB

[eljava77]

Currently I'm stuck between the MSI GD65, and the ASUS P55D Evo. The MSI is a bit cheaper, but I've heard some bad things recently about the quality, and a lack of support. I'm still waffling between the i5, or an i7 860 for the CPU, I'll be doing 2 BFG 260's for video cards. I'm mostly using it for gaming, but not looking for massive overclocking. What do you guys think?

 

[build]

If you don't trust MSI, Asus and Gigabyte have other models that are cheaper than the P55D Evo while still supporting Crossfire/SLI. Check out the Asus P755D PRO or Gigabyte GA-P55-UD4P.

Since it's primary use is gaming, the I5 would be better in terms of price/performance.

Why do you want two GTX 260's in the first place? You'd need a 750W PSU and one of the mobo's I suggested for that. Whereas if you go instead for let's say a single ATI 5870, you'd only need a 550W PSU and a much cheaper mobo which would end up costing significantly less.

 

[eljava77]

Because I already had 1 260, and I have the psu as well. So it's cheaper to buy another 260, than try to get a powerful single card.

 

[obsidian86]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131405&Tpk=asus%20p55%20pro whats the difference from the evo?

 

[build]

What are your current specs?

 

[eljava77]

Currently? god...an AMD X2? 5200 cpu, asus mb, can't remember the model,2 gigs ram, I have the 260 GTX, 750 watt psu (was looking forward for the sli config)


The difference as far as I can tell with the pro and the evo is 1 more ethernet cable, and a cmos clear button on the back. Also Newegg's deal on the evo and the intel chip is -35 (860) -30(750), while the pro is 30/25. So for 15 bucks the extra ethernet connection could be useful (my house is wired, no wireless)

 

[build]

What make is your PSU and how old is it?

 

[eljava77]

OCZ? 2-3 years. I can't remember right now.