Looking at buying a new MOBO, which one?

tidyboy21 · 07-17-2008, 10:16 PM

It's between these two:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...source=froogle

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-278-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1155&name=Asus%20P5Q %20Deluxe%20Intel%20P45%20(Socket%20775)%20PCI-Express%20DDR2%20Motherboard

I do like the look of the P5Q, and have found some great reviews on it, there are reports that it has reached 621.25FSB WOW, is there any reason why I should choose the Maximus II Formula over the P5Q?

Any input/ opinions on this would be great, cheers all.

Garethman!!` · 07-18-2008, 12:22 AM

I have the P5Q-E motherboard, its excellent for overclocking, and its really, nice.

Midnight_fox1 · 07-18-2008, 02:32 AM

the second 1 is better

cohen · 07-18-2008, 03:28 AM

I like the Asus, that is very good and very nice motherboard, i think Asus are very good.

daisymtc · 07-18-2008, 09:57 AM

If you have £180, Get the better X48 chipset instead of P45...

Asus Rampage Formula Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-268-AS

Gigabyte GA-X48-DS5 Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-119-GI

DFI LanParty LT X48-T2R Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-040-DF

tidyboy21 · 07-20-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisymtc

If you have £180, Get the better X48 chipset instead of P45...

Asus Rampage Formula Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-268-AS

Cheers for pointing this one out to me. I have read every review that I could find about P45 vs X48, especially the crossfire sections, and everyone recommends X48 over P45.

I have just ordered a Rampage Formula a few minutes ago. Can't wait to see what my e8500 will do on this board.

07-17-2008, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
tidyboy21 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 284	Looking at buying a new MOBO, which one? It's between these two: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...source=froogle http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-278-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1155&name=Asus%20P5Q %20Deluxe%20Intel%20P45%20(Socket%20775)%20PCI-Express%20DDR2%20Motherboard I do like the look of the P5Q, and have found some great reviews on it, there are reports that it has reached 621.25FSB WOW, is there any reason why I should choose the Maximus II Formula over the P5Q? Any input/ opinions on this would be great, cheers all. __________________ ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA X48 (0407) C2D E8500 @ 4.12GHz Zalman CNPS9700-LED (Lapped) 3GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-6400 @ 966MHz, 4-4-4-12 2 x HD3870's DDR4 Crossfire (875/1250) Thermaltake Toughpower W0132 1000w 4 x Western Digital 250GB HDs 2 x LG Flatron 24" Monitors Thermaltake Armor with 25cm Side Fan 3D Mark06 19125 (Vista) Last edited by tidyboy21; 07-17-2008 at 10:41 PM.

07-18-2008, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,207	I have the P5Q-E motherboard, its excellent for overclocking, and its really, nice. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2 PC5300 HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Hitachi 120GB 5400RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Basic PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

07-18-2008, 02:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Midnight_fox1 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 240	the second 1 is better __________________ Mobo: EVGA 780i 3-way Motherboard CPU: Intel Quad Core Processor @ 2.4 GHz HDD: 250 GB Western Digital HDD GPU: EVGA GeForce 8800 GT RAM: 2GB OCZ Platinum Memory OS: Windows XP Professional Drive: Pioneer Lightscribe 8x Sound: Diamond X-Blaster

07-18-2008, 03:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,166	I like the Asus, that is very good and very nice motherboard, i think Asus are very good. __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

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07-18-2008, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,571	If you have £180, Get the better X48 chipset instead of P45... Asus Rampage Formula Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-268-AS Gigabyte GA-X48-DS5 Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-119-GI DFI LanParty LT X48-T2R Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MB-040-DF

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