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  • Dirty F
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    • Jul 2001
    • 59204
    #1

    What motherboard to buy?

    I'm buying a Intel Core i7 3930K cpu and Radeon HD 7970 videocard.
    What motherboard should i buy for that and why?
    Keep in mind i will add a 2nd Radeon sooner or later.

    Thank you.
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    • garce
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      • Oct 2001
      • 7103
      #2
      You're welcome.

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        • BIGTYMER
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          • Nov 2004
          • 17066
          #3
          Hi guys.

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            • Django
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              • Jul 2010
              • 2578
              #4
              Use the question and answer session please

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                • Dirty F
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                  • Jul 2001
                  • 59204
                  #5
                  Or shall i buy the Nvidia GTX 670 with 4gb?
                  Last edited by Dirty F; 09-11-2012, 09:24 PM.

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                    • BIGTYMER
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                      • Nov 2004
                      • 17066
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Django
                      Use the question and answer session please

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                        • Dirty F
                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                          • Jul 2001
                          • 59204
                          #7
                          So actually it's gonna be Nvidia GTX 670 and a Intel Core i7 3930K.

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                            • Vapid - BANNED FOR LIFE
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                              • Aug 2004
                              • 4864
                              #8
                              Biostar makes some quality motherboards.

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                                • Dirty F
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                                  • Jul 2001
                                  • 59204
                                  #9
                                  Also i'm buying 16 or 32 gigs of ram. Anything specific i should look for?

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                                    • B.Barnato
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                                      • Nov 2010
                                      • 3618
                                      #10
                                      You are the beks001 of computer hardware.

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                                        • Dirty F
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                                          • Jul 2001
                                          • 59204
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by B.Barnato
                                          You are the beks001 of computer hardware.
                                          Yeah well, i built a computer a couple of years ago. That was the last time i read and learned about hardware really. Obviously things changed a lot in those years. I rather ask now then buy the wrong thing. I've been reading sites and reviews for the last 3 hours as well.

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                                            • Dirty F
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                                              • Jul 2001
                                              • 59204
                                              #12
                                              This is what i've got so far on my shopping list.

                                              Intel Core i7 3930K
                                              MSI X79A-GD65 Motherboard
                                              EVGA GeForce GTX 670 4GB Superclocked
                                              OCZ AGT3-25SAT3-120G SSD
                                              Seagate ST3000DM001 3 TB HD
                                              G.Skill 8 GB DDR3-1333 (16 total)
                                              Last edited by Dirty F; 09-11-2012, 10:44 PM.

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                                                • xXXtesy10
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                                                  • Jul 2012
                                                  • 7127
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by Dirty F
                                                  I'm buying a Intel Core i7 3930K cpu and Radeon HD 7970 videocard.
                                                  What motherboard should i buy for that and why?
                                                  Keep in mind i will add a 2nd Radeon sooner or later.

                                                  Thank you.
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                                                    • Dirty F
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                                                      • Jul 2001
                                                      • 59204
                                                      #14
                                                      I'm done

                                                      Any nerds who want to comment on this?

                                                      Intel Core i7 3930K
                                                      MSI X79A-GD65 Motherboard
                                                      EVGA GeForce GTX 670 4GB Superclocked
                                                      OCZ AGT3-25SAT3-120G SSD
                                                      Seagate ST3000DM001 3 TB HD
                                                      G.Skill 8 GB DDR3-1333 (16 total)
                                                      XFX 850W XXX Edition
                                                      Sharkoon T9 Value green edition (casing)
                                                      LG GH24NS70 DVD Writer

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                                                        • Yngwie
                                                          I am an Alien from space
                                                          • May 2003
                                                          • 11118
                                                          #15
                                                          get this motherboard.

                                                          ASUS Rampage IV Extreme

                                                          http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=65...S&promoid=1360

                                                          It's a great motherboard. Has 8 DIMMs and can support up to 64gb of ram.
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                                                              • Aug 2004
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                                                                • HomerSimpson
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                                                                  • Sep 2005
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                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by Terrorist
                                                                  Biostar makes some quality motherboards.
                                                                  they are among the shittiest...
                                                                  buy some Gigabyte or Asus mobo and you'll be fine...
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                                                                    • Darkhorse
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                                                                      • Sep 2002
                                                                      • 5885
                                                                      #18
                                                                      Originally posted by Dirty F
                                                                      I'm done

                                                                      Any nerds who want to comment on this?

                                                                      Intel Core i7 3930K
                                                                      MSI X79A-GD65 Motherboard
                                                                      EVGA GeForce GTX 670 4GB Superclocked
                                                                      OCZ AGT3-25SAT3-120G SSD
                                                                      Seagate ST3000DM001 3 TB HD
                                                                      G.Skill 8 GB DDR3-1333 (16 total)
                                                                      XFX 850W XXX Edition
                                                                      Sharkoon T9 Value green edition (casing)
                                                                      LG GH24NS70 DVD Writer
                                                                      Fuck the Sharkoon case off, spend a little more dollars on a decent case that's going to help keep everything cool inside.

                                                                      I'd go with something from cooler master, if you just want a mid tower check out the cooler master C70 and the few cases I've listed below.

                                                                      http://www.corsair.com/vengeance-c70...ic-white.html/

                                                                      http://www.guru3d.com/article/cooler...-white-review/

                                                                      http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6606

                                                                      What cpu cooling are you going to use?

                                                                      I'd also up the anti on the ram, get some 1600MHZ sticks or even higher, that board will support up to 2400MHZ.

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                                                                        • Vapid - BANNED FOR LIFE
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                                                                          • Aug 2004
                                                                          • 4864
                                                                          #19
                                                                          Originally posted by HomerSimpson
                                                                          they are among the shittiest...
                                                                          buy some Gigabyte or Asus mobo and you'll be fine...
                                                                          I have a biostar with a 3ghz processor running at 4ghz/25 degrees Celsius.
                                                                          I strongly suspect you don't know what the fuck you are talking about.

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                                                                            • Dirty F
                                                                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                              • Jul 2001
                                                                              • 59204
                                                                              #20
                                                                              Originally posted by Darkhorse
                                                                              Fuck the Sharkoon case off, spend a little more dollars on a decent case that's going to help keep everything cool inside.

                                                                              I'd go with something from cooler master, if you just want a mid tower check out the cooler master C70 and the few cases I've listed below.

                                                                              http://www.corsair.com/vengeance-c70...ic-white.html/

                                                                              http://www.guru3d.com/article/cooler...-white-review/

                                                                              http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6606

                                                                              What cpu cooling are you going to use?

                                                                              I'd also up the anti on the ram, get some 1600MHZ sticks or even higher, that board will support up to 2400MHZ.
                                                                              Awesome, this is the kind of info that i need.
                                                                              What cpu cooling do you recommend?

                                                                              Edit: Stupid question perhaps but doesn't the CPU come with a cooler already?
                                                                              Last edited by Dirty F; 09-12-2012, 01:13 AM.

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                                                                                • Darkhorse
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                                                                                  • Sep 2002
                                                                                  • 5885
                                                                                  #21
                                                                                  Originally posted by Dirty F
                                                                                  Awesome, this is the kind of info that i need.
                                                                                  What cpu cooling do you recommend?

                                                                                  Edit: Stupid question perhaps but doesn't the CPU come with a cooler already?
                                                                                  The cpu will come with a standard heatsink and fan yes, but let's face it their stock and will do the job I guess, but I wouldn't be building a decent system like that and relying on an essentially free heatsink to do the job.

                                                                                  I'd go with a Corsair Hydro Series (Liquid) cooler. They are more expensive then air coolers (not all that hard to fit) but they are maintenance free (no need to change coolant) and will keep the cpu really cold, therefore it will last longer then usual.

                                                                                  They come in a variety of sizes, I've got the H100 see here: http://www.corsair.com/en/cpu-coolin...pu-cooler.html

                                                                                  Full list of Liquid coolers here: http://www.corsair.com/cpu-cooling-k...pu-cooler.html

                                                                                  There are many other brands of course, eg: Thermaltake make them ect ect... I just like Corsair.

                                                                                  But you could easily use one of the smaller ones without a drama, they just basically attach to the cpu like a normal heatsink does, then you bolt the radiator to (depending on case) the top of the case, bottom, or back. You'll need to ensure the case you end up getting supports top/bottom mounted radiators (most if not all decent cases do) But it's going to be money well spent, and it's going to prolong the life of your cpu.

                                                                                  Now, Liquid and water cooling isn't for everyone and it can be a pain in the ass to install (at least the first time) so take a look at this list of decent air coolers.


                                                                                  http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm

                                                                                  If you decide on any of these, and choose a case let me know and I'll make sure it can support it if you like ok.

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                                                                                    • Dirty F
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                                                                                      • Jul 2001
                                                                                      • 59204
                                                                                      #22
                                                                                      As i will be building the system myself there is no way i'm gonna mess with water cooling
                                                                                      I'll browse through the air coolers and let you know. Thanks.

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                                                                                        • Darkhorse
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                                                                                          • Sep 2002
                                                                                          • 5885
                                                                                          #23
                                                                                          Originally posted by Dirty F
                                                                                          As i will be building the system myself there is no way i'm gonna mess with water cooling
                                                                                          I'll browse through the air coolers and let you know. Thanks.
                                                                                          Yup, can totally understand. I'm sure you'll find a decent air cooler to suite you np's at all.

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                                                                                            • Dirty F
                                                                                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                              • Jul 2001
                                                                                              • 59204
                                                                                              #24
                                                                                              Originally posted by Darkhorse
                                                                                              Yup, can totally understand. I'm sure you'll find a decent air cooler to suite you np's at all.
                                                                                              Also does it matter in any way if buy my ram in 4 gig pieces or 8 gigs?
                                                                                              The motherboard can hold 128 gigs. With 8 slots available that means you need 8 x 16 gigs to fill that up. Does 16 gigs even exist? (not that i'm gonna do that ofcourse)

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                                                                                                • Darkhorse
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                                                                                                  • Sep 2002
                                                                                                  • 5885
                                                                                                  #25
                                                                                                  Originally posted by Dirty F
                                                                                                  Also does it matter in any way if buy my ram in 4 gig pieces or 8 gigs?
                                                                                                  The motherboard can hold 128 gigs. With 8 slots available that means you need 8 x 16 gigs to fill that up. Does 16 gigs even exist? (not that i'm gonna do that ofcourse)
                                                                                                  That motherboard you listed has 4 dimm slots (up to 64GB)

                                                                                                  "Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 1.5 Volt DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1800*/2133*/2400* (OC) DRAM, 64GB Max"
                                                                                                  You can get 8GB (single sticks) but I haven't seen 16GB sticks (never really looked though). 16GB or 32GB is still going to be awesome, and do anything you want. Your better off getting 4X4GB sticks (Quad Channel) if possible. They'll run better then two 8GB sticks.
                                                                                                  Last edited by Darkhorse; 09-12-2012, 02:38 AM.

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                                                                                                    • mikke
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                                                                                                      stay away from msi, choose gigabyte or asus.. also instead of ocz choose samsung..
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                                                                                                        • Yngwie
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                                                                                                          • May 2003
                                                                                                          • 11118
                                                                                                          #27
                                                                                                          Originally posted by mikke
                                                                                                          stay away from msi, choose gigabyte or asus.. also instead of ocz choose samsung..
                                                                                                          MSI is not that bad (far from the best or anywhere close to it. Not the worse though), but yes, I would go with Gigabyte or Asus over MSI and some other brands without a doubt.
                                                                                                          Last edited by Yngwie; 09-12-2012, 06:44 PM.
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                                                                                                            • crockett
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                                                                                                              • May 2003
                                                                                                              • 76818
                                                                                                              #28
                                                                                                              Originally posted by Dirty F
                                                                                                              Yeah well, i built a computer a couple of years ago. That was the last time i read and learned about hardware really. Obviously things changed a lot in those years. I rather ask now then buy the wrong thing. I've been reading sites and reviews for the last 3 hours as well.
                                                                                                              I'm in same boat, I built my last system 4 years ago & about to build a new one. I'm looking at using the same CPU, so will watch to see what other suggest.

                                                                                                              I was looking at this mobo as it has a lot of nice options, but I dunno if I want a built on vid card anyway..

                                                                                                              http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157293
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                                                                                                                • shake
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                                                                                                                  • Jul 2003
                                                                                                                  • 4663
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                                                                                                                  How about a nice 4 TB USB 3.0 external drive for backup at the same time (not fun stuff I know, but important)
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                                                                                                                    • martinsc
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                                                                                                                      • Jun 2005
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                                                                                                                      when it comes to motherboards - i'm always going with Gigabyte... never let me down and always keeps me positively surprised with cool and new features.
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                                                                                                                        • VenusBlogger
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                                                                                                                            • SpicyM
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                                                                                                                              • Aug 2006
                                                                                                                              • 4580
                                                                                                                              #32
                                                                                                                              MSI and ASUS are both shitty. I wont buy anything of these brands anymore.

                                                                                                                              Try Gigabyte.
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                                                                                                                                • Chosen
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                                                                                                                                  • Aug 2001
                                                                                                                                  • 63151
                                                                                                                                  #33
                                                                                                                                  Buy square one

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                                                                                                                                    • freecartoonporn
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                                                                                                                                      stay away from msi,Biostar
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