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Old 04-25-2008, 07:34 PM
HTRN HTRN is offline
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Default Chipset opinions for upgrade

Was wondering what some opinions were on which way to go for a new MoBo, chipset wise

X48
790i
780i
790fx

which one would you go for

EDIT: I've settled on this board ( X48 chipset )

http://www.motherboardpro.com/DFI-La...ard-p-557.html

comments / Questions ??

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Old 06-02-2008, 03:04 AM
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Looks sweet, a x48 powered board would be the way I would have gone as well.
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Old 06-02-2008, 08:59 AM
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I have a X38-T2R and I absolutely love it. I am sure (since they are essentially the same) that the X48 will be just as good if not better.
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Old 06-04-2008, 08:58 AM
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Go for the X48 if you will not want SLI.It is much better !
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Old 06-04-2008, 12:08 PM
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My friend has the same DFI board as you. It's going to rock your world
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Old 06-04-2008, 02:44 PM
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If SLi is a consideration though, Check out the 750i boards
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