Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

[Trippy]

I wanted to get some of your guys opinions as far as ASUS MOBO's go, socket AM2.

I personally have decided to go with the ASUS Crosshair on this project. Along with ...

2gb x DDR2 800 G.Skill
2 x NVidia GX2 7950 (quad SLI)
AMD 64 X2 4000 (for OC'ing purposes)
2 x 74gb Raptor 10k HD's (Raid 0)
1 x 250gb WD for storage
Silverstone 750w SLI PSU

All I'm wondering is if there might be a better choice, motherboard wise, for OC'ing, stability, etc..

I was interested in the M2N32 WS Professional (SBIOS = 0302) or the M2N32-SLI Deluxe (SBIOS = 0404)

any suggestions/opinions are appreciated

thanks!

Trippy

[imported_HIV]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

These mobos are not compatable with G.skill Ill say go with the corsair otherwise it seems good. Enjoy and have fun :)

[GeoffRowley]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

Hella good setup, you'll be pleased, cpe tyou might only wanna get one video card, then buy a dx10 card, still really good

[imported_HIV]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

Just for curiosity if u have the money :p why dont u go for conroe setup which is far superior?

[Trippy]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

I do have a budget, and so far I have all this w/ room to play a bit. I still need to figure out the best suited RAM for this MOBO. I've heard that most of the top brands of RAM don't work well with it, including Corsair. I'm trolling some other forums looking for help, so we shall see!

[kulamonster3]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

Hello,

Nice system your planning in building!!
I would go with the ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe/Wireless Edition
This mobo has a lot of bells and whistles, but it is the same price as those mobos without it so you might as well go with this one!

The on board cooling system is better on this on then on just the M2N32-SLI Deluxe!!

I personally would go with an AMD FX-62 cpu instead of the 64 x 2 4000
The hyperthread and OC ability of the FX chips is very good!

The RAM Guys recommend the Corsair 2MB Matched Twins - CM2x1024-6400PRO for OCing or CM2x1024-6400C4 for ultra low latency but not so good on OCing.

I have been looking at this board and doing some reseach on it also!

Let me know how your rig ends up!

Best Luck!

[StevenNevets]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

Overclockerss Dream..
and just get 1 card... it's already an amazing card

Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220095

Motherboard - can be modded for SLI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813136015

Power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341002

[ikillnothing]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

my new rig i ordered

E6600 conroe 2.4ghz damn good OC cpu
P5N32 SLI SE Deluxe mobo
1x 150gb 10k rpm SATA WD raptor drive
1x 250gb Maxtor HDD
2GB Corsair XMS2 6400 (800mhz)
1x 7950GX2
620w Enermax Liberty psu
Coolermaster Stacker 830 case
a dvdrw drive and floppy drive
a few other bits and bobs
oh and a
20" Viewsonic VP2030B TFT ,1600x1200 ,8 ms ,1000:1 Contrast

£1700 delivered give or take a few pennies lol :)

its here tommorow

i really suggest spending a few quid more on a E6600 conroe core it will future proof you and u only need 1 7950GX2

[Iwantcable]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

These stats make me :cry:

jealousy

[K8T]

Re: Building a new rig, need final input on MOBO

E660 is the way to go.