PDA

View Full Version : Rampage II gene OR Evga X58 Micro SLI?


miptzi
10-17-2009, 07:39 AM
Plain and simple:
both same price for me.

I always liked ASUS bios, we understand each other really well.

Never used EVGA, but since X58 arrived, Evga is showing awesome results/quality.

Considering some i7 290 @ 4ghz, standart memos, single vga

Wich would have best results, OC'ing, bundle, blingy thingys, less headache?
Leeghoofd
10-17-2009, 07:55 AM
For 4ghz action you can choose any board you like... for the Gene II, I really like the board, just needs a bit of help with cooling the IOH... for the rest it's rock stable and in use here 24/7...
miptzi
10-17-2009, 12:51 PM
has anyone here compared both them?

layout/bundle/blingy thingy?
miptzi
10-19-2009, 01:22 PM
anyone?

bump?
ReverendMaynard
10-19-2009, 01:30 PM
quality wise the ASUS is a much more sound piece of equipment. I wouldn't put the Micro SLi in the same boat as the Classified...not even in the same lake.
clayton
10-19-2009, 02:04 PM
You can try and go with LGA1156 and Maximus III Gene which is gorgeous board. You also don't have to deal with those crappy heatsink northbridge.
miptzi
10-20-2009, 01:59 AM
wll, I saw Maximus III...... but my hardware supplier don't have i5 CPu's yet..... shame.

I'l keep an eye ofr maximus III tough....