Intel Core 2 Quad Motherboard

Karaim · 05-15-2008, 07:37 PM

I have a question.

I am thinking of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, 1333mhz, 2.66 ghz.

I found the an Asus motherboard for it - the P5E3 - see link below

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131276

The problem is that Asus has taken it off of its site, which cannot be a good sign. The reviews also say this. Should I go with another motherboard?

How do I know if a motherboard is compatible with GeForce 8800GT or GTS and whether it will operate in SLI mode?

Also what are the PCI x 1 slots and the PCI x 16 slots for? Some motherboards have three x 16 slots but no x1 slots, and some have 2 of each. What is better?

Sorry for all the questions. I am a newbie at building my own computer.

512mb · 05-15-2008, 07:53 PM

Hey man, I am actually in the same boat that you are in. (we'll was) I posted a similar post, however I was more interested in SLI - Compatible mobo's. I was told to go with a 680i board or a 780i. Now I am not sure of your budget but... I was looking to build something that would last me a little while, and as games become more advanced I would add an additional video card. Here is a link to the 680i SLI boards http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ption=680i+Sli

The board I went with was a 780i.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...scription=780i

I went with the EVGA, however I have heard great things about the XFX 780i

I believe the 780's offer 3 PCI-E 2.0 x16 slots for a "TRI-SLI setup"

So basically what are your goals for the cpu itself? straight gaming? movie editing? a strictly leisure computer?

As far as SLI compatible boards I would search new egg for SLI and than weed out the additional products by using the search feature.

As for the PCI-E 1.0 compared to the 2.0 x16 I am unsure about them. I dont really know of anything I use that requires a regular 1.0 pci slot, and I think it maybe a useless slot now that everything is going 2.0? However!! I am a 5 on cpu building (1-10) and I know only the bare essentials. So hopefully someone else could help you out, or maybe you found your answer here in my reply.

hope this helps

512mb

Timo · 05-15-2008, 09:51 PM

PCI-e v2.0 or v1.0 doesn't matter if you're getting a 8800 series card, they won't perform different. They won't take the extra bandwith that the PCI-e x16 v2.0 gives, they won't even use 100% of the v1.0

Though that Q9450 is hard to get running on a 680i because it's a Penryn which had problems. Easiest is to get a 780i... Or ofcourse a 680i with a Q6600 (and overclock it a bit to 2.7Ghz), ot you can ofcourse take a Q6700 which is about on par with the Q9450 (0.5% less good, you won't notice) only it's cheaper 40 dollars atleast?

just a noob · 05-16-2008, 01:20 AM

evga 750i ftw board is decent, and it has dual lanes, for sli

Timo · 05-16-2008, 12:01 PM

750i for two years? You must be joking :p They only got made beginning this year xD

Intel_man · 05-16-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DwayneZ

Good day! New here, I hope I can make a contribution. All I can say is evga 750i ftw board is good coz that what I found out after using it for 2 years until now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timo

750i for two years? You must be joking :p They only got made beginning this year xD

PWNED....

Looks like someone needs to do more research.

05-15-2008, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Karaim Bronze Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38	Intel Core 2 Quad Motherboard I have a question. I am thinking of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, 1333mhz, 2.66 ghz. I found the an Asus motherboard for it - the P5E3 - see link below http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131276 The problem is that Asus has taken it off of its site, which cannot be a good sign. The reviews also say this. Should I go with another motherboard? How do I know if a motherboard is compatible with GeForce 8800GT or GTS and whether it will operate in SLI mode? Also what are the PCI x 1 slots and the PCI x 16 slots for? Some motherboards have three x 16 slots but no x1 slots, and some have 2 of each. What is better? Sorry for all the questions. I am a newbie at building my own computer.

05-15-2008, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
512mb Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 101	Hey man, I am actually in the same boat that you are in. (we'll was) I posted a similar post, however I was more interested in SLI - Compatible mobo's. I was told to go with a 680i board or a 780i. Now I am not sure of your budget but... I was looking to build something that would last me a little while, and as games become more advanced I would add an additional video card. Here is a link to the 680i SLI boards http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ption=680i+Sli The board I went with was a 780i. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...scription=780i I went with the EVGA, however I have heard great things about the XFX 780i I believe the 780's offer 3 PCI-E 2.0 x16 slots for a "TRI-SLI setup" So basically what are your goals for the cpu itself? straight gaming? movie editing? a strictly leisure computer? As far as SLI compatible boards I would search new egg for SLI and than weed out the additional products by using the search feature. As for the PCI-E 1.0 compared to the 2.0 x16 I am unsure about them. I dont really know of anything I use that requires a regular 1.0 pci slot, and I think it maybe a useless slot now that everything is going 2.0? However!! I am a 5 on cpu building (1-10) and I know only the bare essentials. So hopefully someone else could help you out, or maybe you found your answer here in my reply. hope this helps 512mb __________________ --Acrylic Case --GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 LGA --Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz --32" Widescreen LCD Display --G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 --WD 160GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s --XFX GeForce 7900GS ( XT Edition ) --PLEXTOR Black 16X -*-XCLIO GOODPOWER 500W ATX

05-15-2008, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Timo Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Netherlands Age: 18 Posts: 289	PCI-e v2.0 or v1.0 doesn't matter if you're getting a 8800 series card, they won't perform different. They won't take the extra bandwith that the PCI-e x16 v2.0 gives, they won't even use 100% of the v1.0 Though that Q9450 is hard to get running on a 680i because it's a Penryn which had problems. Easiest is to get a 780i... Or ofcourse a 680i with a Q6600 (and overclock it a bit to 2.7Ghz), ot you can ofcourse take a Q6700 which is about on par with the Q9450 (0.5% less good, you won't notice) only it's cheaper 40 dollars atleast? __________________ Ordered and in the making (the current one isn't worthy to be mentioned): Mobo: XFX 680i LT Sli CPU: Q6600 Vcard: 8800GTS G92 RAM: DDR2 800Mhz CL5 (OCZ) CPU Cooler: Scythe Infinity Vcard Cooler(s): Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 Rev2 PSU: Corsair 650TX

05-16-2008, 01:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
just a noob Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: in an 80gb zune now Posts: 686	evga 750i ftw board is decent, and it has dual lanes, for sli __________________ free crysis killer I got 300mhz celeron@450mhz 32mb of ram windows 98 ati rage 8mb card baby :P

05-16-2008, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Timo Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Netherlands Age: 18 Posts: 289	750i for two years? You must be joking :p They only got made beginning this year xD __________________ Ordered and in the making (the current one isn't worthy to be mentioned): Mobo: XFX 680i LT Sli CPU: Q6600 Vcard: 8800GTS G92 RAM: DDR2 800Mhz CL5 (OCZ) CPU Cooler: Scythe Infinity Vcard Cooler(s): Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 Rev2 PSU: Corsair 650TX

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