Motherboard for 8800 gtx

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Strickers

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Are there any particular motherboard requirements for a 8800 gtx card, such an type of PCI slot, or number of slots etc etc?

If so, any (more budget end) recommendations?

thanks
 
As ^ said, you just need a PCI-E x16 slot, but make sure your case is wide enough and your power supply is powerful enough and has the right PCI-E connectors.
 
ok, thanks, i take it anything smaller than a fullsize atx case is out of the question then...?
What size power supply are we talkin- 600w-700w?
 
Strickers said:
ok, thanks, i take it anything smaller than a fullsize atx case is out of the question then...?
What size power supply are we talkin- 600w-700w?
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A mid-size ATX should work, but it depends on the case since some have drive bays in the way.

And I wouldnt go for anything under a 600W, but preferably a 650-750W for a single one. You also need to look at the amps, and see how much are on the +12V rails. I'd say go no lower then 35A on a single rail, or 40A combined. You could go lower, but I wouldnt risk saving a few bucks to do so.
 
Any 680i SLI board will be designed for it. A cheap one will start around $120. A good one will be closer to $300. But any socket 478 or socket 775 board with a PCIe slot will work.
 
madtownidiot said:
I guess I'm a little biased towards Intel... Haven't tried to build an AMD machine yet
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Well Intel is currently on top, so most people are going with Intel's for new builds. But not too long ago AMD was on top, so it's a battle back and forth between who has the best stuff. I personally go with whatever is better.
 
That makes sense. Three years ago I was a construction worker and I knew absolutely nothing about computers, so I've spent all my time learning about Intel
 
ok then thanks, i guess ill prob go for intel then as people seem to be saying that the core 2s are better than AMDs equiv atm
 
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