What would be the best (well rounded for gaming, and including pci-e) mobo.

sladoid · 05-21-2006, 11:56 PM

I am looking for a mobo for my "ugm" I don't want one that is like a million dollars or anything. I just want one that is good for gaming and will support 2 geforce 7900's sli or any of the new 8 series cards (which should support direct x10 right?).

I would also like it to be able to hold a amd dual core processor.

With at least 1 gig ram (maybe hold up to 4 gigs)

Also it needs to be big and ready for a lot of "stuff" to be on it like 2 hard drives on mirror raid.

Reggie 17 · 05-22-2006, 12:01 AM

May I suggest the A8n-sli (link below) I dont know from first hand experience so maybe I shouldnt be answering this question, but its the board I am going to buy when I get enough $ to switch from intel to amd...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131540

34erd · 05-22-2006, 12:33 AM

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which should support direct x10 right?

Nope. It'll run vista but only in DX9L.

Tumbleweed36 · 05-22-2006, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Reggie 17

May I suggest the A8n-sli (link below) I dont know from first hand experience so maybe I shouldnt be answering this question, but its the board I am going to buy when I get enough $ to switch from intel to amd...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131540

Hi,

I also recommend this series of motherboard and I do know from first hand experience since the A8N-sli deluxe is the board I am presently running. These models are all great boards. The A8N-sli is the entry level of this series, but still a good board without some of the more advanced features.

The three preferential models of A8N are: A8N-sli deluxe, A8N-sli Premium, and A8N32-sli. All are great boards and will run the equipment you are talking about. As always, don't buy until you read the specs and understand what you are buying.

Pck21 · 05-22-2006, 04:52 AM

The one I'm using in my sig is probably the best motherboard I've ever come across. So far no problems and it can handle socket 939 64, x2, and fx processors and comes sli ready. It was only $129 at tigerdirect. Right now I'm running BF2 on all high settings with my rig. Check it out.

mrjack · 05-22-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pck21

The one I'm using in my sig is probably the best motherboard I've ever come across. So far no problems and it can handle socket 939 64, x2, and fx processors and comes sli ready. It was only $129 at tigerdirect. Right now I'm running BF2 on all high settings with my rig. Check it out.

But at what resolution and what fps?

Pck21 · 05-22-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mrjack

But at what resolution and what fps?

1280x740 I think...

I'm not sure how to calculate fps. I have no glitches and everything runs silky smooth.

05-21-2006, 11:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
sladoid Silver Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunset, South Carolina, USA, Earth, Milkyway Age: 17 Posts: 157	What would be the best (well rounded for gaming, and including pci-e) mobo. I am looking for a mobo for my "ugm" I don't want one that is like a million dollars or anything. I just want one that is good for gaming and will support 2 geforce 7900's sli or any of the new 8 series cards (which should support direct x10 right?). I would also like it to be able to hold a amd dual core processor. With at least 1 gig ram (maybe hold up to 4 gigs) Also it needs to be big and ready for a lot of "stuff" to be on it like 2 hard drives on mirror raid. __________________ Thanks, Ryan If you don't ask you will never know. 640GB sata raid 0 HDD, Corsair xms 1GB, Corsair 1gb, 19" 2ms LCD viewsonic, 550W Psu, amd dualcore 2.6ghz, bfg physics card, EVGA 8800 gts 640mb, evga mobo, and xfi soundcard.

05-22-2006, 04:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pck21 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 702	The one I'm using in my sig is probably the best motherboard I've ever come across. So far no problems and it can handle socket 939 64, x2, and fx processors and comes sli ready. It was only $129 at tigerdirect. Right now I'm running BF2 on all high settings with my rig. Check it out. __________________ Current Build Mobo: Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 Socket AM2 CPU: AMD Athlon64 X2 5000+ Black Edition Brisbane 2.6GHz HDD's: Western Digital 320GB 7200 SATA and Maxtor 160GB 7200rpm SATA Ram: OCZ SLI Edition 4GB PC6400 DDR2 Memory GPU: ASUS EN9800GT ULTIMATE Monitor: 19'' LCD Viewsonic PSU: PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W

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05-22-2006, 12:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Reggie 17 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 48	May I suggest the A8n-sli (link below) I dont know from first hand experience so maybe I shouldnt be answering this question, but its the board I am going to buy when I get enough $ to switch from intel to amd... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131540