Need an A3 MOBO

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RainDownMyBlues

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I have all my other parts on the way, I just haven't picked out a new MOBo yet as I'm not real versed on that game anymore.

I have an AMD Phenom II 955 and am looking for a decent Motherboard.

This rig will mainly be for gaming and the like. Maybe some slight over clocking, but nothing insane. Two x16 PCI-E would be nice in case I go to crossfire in the future. Also, needs to full ATX, not micro.

Can someone offer some suggestions? I'll likely order it tonight if possible. Thanks. :)
 
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RainDownMyBlues

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Well right now I just have a 4870, eventually will go with something less power hungry in the future when the prices come down a wee bit.

But someone needs to explain the power phase thing to me. I've never known of it before, and seems to be mentioned here a lot.
 
Benny Boy

Benny Boy

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I think it has to do with:
power supply to the cpu..want enough for the MB to not 'struggle'
ocing and sustained oc's.....
power ripple....
 
StrangleHold

StrangleHold

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RainDownMyBlues said:
But someone needs to explain the power phase thing to me. I've never known of it before, and seems to be mentioned here a lot.
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The Power Phase for the CPU and CPU/NB

Say like a 8+2 phase setup. 8 for the CPU and 2 for the CPU Northbridge. Each phase usually has 2 mosfets/1 choke and 1 cap. The more phases you have, the more they divide the power supplied to the CPU. Say if it was only a single phase, it would be working all the time and generating alot of heat. A 2 phase would be 50/50 and so on. So the more phases you have, the less each one is working and generating less heat and more efficiency.
 
linkin

linkin

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Do you want one with integrated graphics or not? Personally I prefer a board with an IGP for backup.
 
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RainDownMyBlues

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linkin said:
Do you want one with integrated graphics or not? Personally I prefer a board with an IGP for backup.
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I really don't need or require one. aside from my 4870 I have a cheapie old one that came with a part I bought a few years ago. still PCI-E but doesn't require a cooler or extra power. So really, it's not nessisary.
 
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v3nes

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I love crosshair IV formula with 890fx chipset perfect for overclocking, no integrated graphic because you will need pci-e card anyways, integrated supremefx and turbo key witch overclocks your cpu, supports crossfire with triple channel. Price is 209$ with shipping
 
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