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Looking at another Mobo...Input please

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Hi Guys,

I currently have a Striker II Formula (780i). Do you think switching to a DFI Mobo with Intel X48 chipset will provide more O/C headroom for the future?
edit: Might also look at Asus Maximus Extreme (X38)

Doob, you seem to be the DFI man, please share some thoughts.

I am specifically looking at the DFI Lanparty LT X48-T2R or DFI Lanparty Dark DK X48-T2RS.

P.S FireStrm, dont get too excited yet...;)

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MadMike wrote: P.S FireStrm, dont get too excited yet...;)
w00t.... :wink: i say x48 FTW :twisted:
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Do you think it is worth to buy more than R3000 on a mobo ?
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StoneIce wrote:Do you think it is worth to buy more than R3000 on a mobo ?
If overclocking is your game then yes.... quality chipsets are currently expensive as is the case with anything thats of decent quality. :)
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My view on things is, you get what you pay for...

Will the DFI Boards support my SLI Setup though?

Maximus Extreme also looks tempting :P
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DFI Board specs....

Two PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slots supporting ATI CrossFireX technology.

Nvidia SLI???
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DFI is xfire only.... only nvidia chipsets support SLi :wink:
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Oh well, can that idea then. Will have to wait till something new comes out in the future.
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No , they wont.
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Madmike stick with you Asus, DFI as mentioned is only for ATI cards, Which does suck.

But DFI do have alot more headroom for overclocking, but the top boards on the ripping.org are ASUS,

DFI are alot more temperamental, when it comes to tweaking etc, ask Seth on SS, hes know a ***** lot about DFI.

If you go for a single gfx card solution then maybe try find a 8800Ultra and then get a DFI. But then again Rather not waste money bud.

Stick with what you have and tweak more. thats where the fun lies, and where tempers file. Overclocking is about testing and failing , and it takes more testing to get a good result. Ask the top overclockers on Systemshock.

Oh and these:

DFI Lanparty LT X48-T2R or DFI Lanparty Dark DK X48-T2RS.

They arent great for high FSB, ask Vivi on SS. If you can get a P35 DFI either the DK series or the Lanparty like mine. I've already gotten 560FSB on it using Killerbytes E6300, which imo is a gem chip. 100 % overclocked it.

The x48 i think Vivi said they do like 515 or so FSB, might be wrong, will check the XS forum to see what FSB the guys overseas are getting...

Otherwise stick with ur rig for now mate.
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Stuff, Double Post :evil: :lol:
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Thanks for the info Doob, appreciated! :)
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DoOb wrote:Otherwise stick with ur rig for now mate.
BOOOO :? :? :?


:wink: Just kidding, its only cos i want his board... lol
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If you sell it, sell it and get 790i and ddr3. Otherwise no.
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MadMike you got too much money :lol: :lol:
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Skidd
ROFL :lol: :lol: :lol:

i want a murderbox BTW!!!! you bastid :wink:
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Firestrm DUDE! Why do you think the TJ07 is on the top of my list of cases to own!

:lol: :lol:

I would build my own muderbox when I get my hands on a TJ07, but I will call it a skiddbox :D
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Skidd wrote:Firestrm DUDE! Why do you think the TJ07 is on the top of my list of cases to own!

:lol: :lol:

I would build my own muderbox when I get my hands on a TJ07, but I will call it a skiddbox :D
LOL but the cash involved.... :? a tj07 is a bit steep..... lol maybe you and i should each buy one and get a discount :wink:
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Yeah tell me about it, my pocket still hurting from the rebirth build :-)

My next porject after the one I am busy with will be a TJ07 :-)
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/HIJACK

my pockets gonna hurt next month, 2 gts's, a p180, a dremel and some perpsex.... then tons of elbow grease... :wink: i saw on performance-pcs they have pre modded p180 sidepanels.. :roll: with exactly what i wanna do to my side panel... would it be cheating if i bought one? :wink:

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Pfft, do something special ;) I might be able to hook you up with a Skill pencil grinder. It's pretty decent. Not a dremel, but I've always held skill high.
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/HIJACKED

HMMMM maybe...... :wink:
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LoL yeah he got too much money,

What about to get a Girl ?
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What about to get a Girl ?
High end PC would be cheaper :D
Soon Google will know everything...including how to divide by zero :(
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Skulltrail is more affordable than a woman :\
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