Quote Originally Posted by Malik View Post
Guys i have problem which mobo choose:

- topic mobo - EVGA 780i
- Asus Maximus Forumla SE ( X38 )

Primary conditions - good performance and good predispose for OC

Help needed
I have had both boards, and i can tell you the maximus has an issue where the board wont load the cpu at 100% on certain voltages and fsb, the 780i has a couple of quirks as well, but with the 780i, you get no vdroop with a simple pencil mod and a equal quad overclocking board with the option of SLi, performance is very similar, maybe a bit of an edge to the x38 clock for clock, but nothing to go crazy about, overall for a gamer the 780i is a much better choice IMO, nothing taken away from the x38 or maximus, i would go for the 780i if you are a gamer, SLi is great for resolutions 1920x1200 and above.....the 780i has good ddr2 overclocking potential, got good clocks from my g.skill 4gb (2x2) ddr1000 kit, about 30mhz more on the 780i......good luck on your decision......just some insight from someone who has had the pleasure of working with both boards.