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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Pigslilspaz on February 14, 2011, 12:51:28 AM
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I heard that gigabyte boards are good, but want to bounce it off of you guys. Need to be able to run 2 gfx cards on SLI and take 3x2gb of ram. I wanted to go with the giga boards because of their soundboard options
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TillDeath uses them! im on one, good board's, no complaints,
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I need one too . Will sub this thread .
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I used to use ASUS but had a few problems and their support is awful. Now I am partial to eVGA mobo's. Many are solid though...just read the online reviews from reputable tech sites. Most are very similar save for a few features and bells and wistles.
Doc
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+1 on the GB. I've used them in several builds, still working well.
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+1 on the GB. I've used them in several builds, still working well.
Which one would you recommend for my situation?
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gigabyte mobo's are great but some are picky with the type of ram you have. I have a gigabyte mobo and it was easy to oc with my e8400 cpu and ocz ram. actually i think all mobo's are picky with the ram. just make sure the ram you buy is "recommended" for the mobo you guy.
semp
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I have used msi and on my current build I have an evga, no problems with either one... with the build I am doing right now I will be using an asus mb due to what I want it to do and what the processor is.
The msi had absoulutly no problems for a solid 3 years of wear and tear and abuse from me. It finally knicked the bucket this last week so I am getting it replaced with an asus p55 pro ...if I remember correctly.
The build I did for myself is using evga motherboard but I don't remember which vrsion ( I will post the specs when I get home tonite) so far no bubbles no troubles.
The brand you get for your build should match according to your processor. I like intel so I go with intel boards.
A final note I have heard and read a lot of good comments for the gigabyte boards and I have heard negative remarks also just likne everything you get your good with the bad.
Hopefully you get one you will be happy with.
LawnDart :bolt:
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Gigabyte is great.
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Gigabyte is great.
+1 :aok
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I've used Gigabyte and Asus on every build I've done in the past 15 years. Either one in my experience is fine.
Wiley.
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Are you still using these parts?
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=14979945 (http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=14979945)
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Are you still using these parts?
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=14979945 (http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=14979945)
Yes except the powersupply, just ordered a corsair 850w PSU
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188068 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188068)
or
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6703823&CatId=4070 (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6703823&CatId=4070)
I really like the on/off/reset buttons on the EVGA boards, they come in real handy during the build.
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Buying the gigabyte x-58 was already looking at it alot and this just confirmed it
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Just upgraded a PC with a gigabyte board. Everything is great about it except for the onboard sound as I had to get a new sound card (I'm picky though).
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Gigabyte boards are good but make sure you go to their web-site and check the memory compatibility list for the board you plan on buying. Higher end EVGA boards are good. I have one that's three years old in my build still running flawlessly and they are a dream to overclock (and it's tri-SLI capable at x16/x16/x16).
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Gigabyte boards are good but make sure you go to their web-site and check the memory compatibility list for the board you plan on buying. Higher end EVGA boards are good. I have one that's three years old in my build still running flawlessly and they are a dream to overclock (and it's tri-SLI capable at x16/x16/x16).
GeForce 790i FTW?
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No. 780i when that was their top of the line model.
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I still have two 780i boards. The one problem they have is the thermal material shelf life. One day you will discover that the MB just shuts down or refuses to run stable. The solution is to remove the MB heatsink and properly clean and purify the thermal areas before replacing the material with Arctic Silver 5 and Fujipoly Premium Thermal Pad for the mosfet block:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11661/thr-89/Fujipoly_Premium_Thermal_Pad_-_Mosfet_Block_-_100_x_15_x_10_-_Thermal_Conductivity_60_WmK.html?tl=g8c487s1292
Nearly every device be it GPU or MB will have similar issues so best to be prepared. In fact I intend to start using thermal material replacements with future buys right after a 30 day burn in period in order to hold temperatures down.
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This is teh MB I upgraded to and I love it so far,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188058
here is what i fianlly came up with.
http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,307165.0.html
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I still have two 780i boards. The one problem they have is the thermal material shelf life. One day you will discover that the MB just shuts down or refuses to run stable. The solution is to remove the MB heatsink and properly clean and purify the thermal areas before replacing the material with Arctic Silver 5 and Fujipoly Premium Thermal Pad for the mosfet block:
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/11661/thr-89/Fujipoly_Premium_Thermal_Pad_-_Mosfet_Block_-_100_x_15_x_10_-_Thermal_Conductivity_60_WmK.html?tl=g8c487s1292
Nearly every device be it GPU or MB will have similar issues so best to be prepared. In fact I intend to start using thermal material replacements with future buys right after a 30 day burn in period in order to hold temperatures down.
Wounder if I could use that material to help keep my Lipo batteries cooled down ?
I think I will go with a Gigabyte board too . Was going to go with a Asus but after reading this thread I changed my mine .
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I use an Abit board. Love that thing. Unfortunately they went out of business.
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Getback you must be referring to the good 'ole Abit IP35 Pro mobo, right?
Got 1 still going strong in the wife's box right now!
Baldy & Chalenge I couldn't read y'alls post w/o saying something 'bout my EVGA 780i FTW mobo I'm running right now for over 2 1/2 yrs w/o any issues.
Thanks for the link to the thermal pad material, Chalenge. Gonna get me some of that for the next TIM job on my FTW.
I also am leaning heavily toward a Gigabyte mobo to use when the issues are fixed w/ Sandy Bridge.
I'm just a sucker for a good lookin heatpipe cooling solution & I like Gigabyte's setup.
:aok