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breathemetal
08-02-2009, 10:00 PM
Whats the top am3 board?
Im looking at a AMD 955 gaming build with dual 4890's but idk what board to consider, and ram. Dual chn right? Cuz it doesnt do Tripple?
Sorry for the lack of knowledge.
richierich
08-02-2009, 10:07 PM
MSI GD-70 or ASUS Crosshair III
breathemetal
08-02-2009, 10:11 PM
Ah thanks, now i can start "e-building" some ideas. I prolly wont be able to build for a while anyways so ill be able to get the 965 for sure.
Whats the best dual-chnl ram?
zanzabar
08-02-2009, 10:15 PM
the best ram is the ocz amd edition plat, when u see it in stock any ware i would suggest getting it
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227447
breathemetal
08-02-2009, 10:16 PM
Alright, thanks!
Dopamin3
08-02-2009, 10:18 PM
MSI 790FX-GD70 or GIGABYTE GA-MA790FXT-UD5P.
the best ram is the ocz amd edition plat, when u see it in stock any ware i would suggest getting it
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227447
That is also the best am3 kit on the market right now.
breathemetal
08-02-2009, 10:30 PM
ill look at those too
Assassin48
08-03-2009, 01:17 AM
i have had both the GD70 and the UD5P
i liked the UD5P way more then the GD70
but i would go with ASUS Crosshair III
XRogerX
08-03-2009, 02:02 AM
Wow Talking about an open question lol, you going to see alot of suggestion on that
i got the GD70 , i had a hard time picking between this and the UD5P , then i started
to think (LOL) , ouch it hurt but anywho
i went with the GD70 cause it has 4 Pci-E and i love to upgrade like everyone else does
and the overclocking is like every board out there they all over clock if you going to have
more then two gfx cards go for the go for the GD70 if not then go for the Asus or UD5P
My self i got for UD5P
Happy Hunting
Verus Fortis
08-05-2009, 05:43 PM
Ditto on the 790FX-GD70!
One of the things I really like about it is that I can look through the window on my case and see my CPU temps glowing from the LED display on the board.
Entropicity
08-05-2009, 05:47 PM
The 4x full length PCIE slots on the GD70 aint just for graphics cards btw.
They also allow you to install any length PCIE expansion cards in more configurations than those mobos with limited and short PCIE slots. Talk about convenience and anticipatin of the future when PCIE cards become more prominent. Here's something to think about...
http://www.pahing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/ocz_z_drive.jpg
richierich
08-05-2009, 05:55 PM
Wow that Z-Drive is freakin' nice, but very expensive.
TurboDiv
08-05-2009, 07:04 PM
Let me submit my BIASED 5 cents ====> MSI GD70 !!!! :hump::surf:
gOtVoltage
08-05-2009, 11:23 PM
Let me submit my BIASED 5 cents ====> MSI GD70 !!!! :hump::surf:
Yup ATM its probally the Most Proven on benches too.
Also By time you get that 965 there may be some wicked new mobo that catches your Eye.
Its funny ive always wanted a Chrosshair III for AMD SLI fun and now its out and i like the GD70 more because its all AMD and has been pushed by so many here already.
dennilfloss
08-05-2009, 11:47 PM
What does the Crosshair III have over the M4A79-T Deluxe?:confused: