Alright so i ahve prviously posted my build twice i was going to with intel but being that i can save a bit more money with amd im decided im gona go the amd route also ive always used amd in my previous builds so i feel more comfortable, now im gona go with the Phenom2 965 proc im just trying to decide on mobo's i found this onehttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131392&cm_re=Asus_am3_motherboard-_-13-131-392-_-Productbut the only thing i don't like is the max you can set your ram to is 1600mhz, the up side is both pci-e lanes are 16x which will be great for crossfire, but if anyone can give me some suggestions an a good am3 board price will not be an issue for it, also 1 more question should i get the 140w or the 125w 965 i know lower wattage will help with a better oc but some insight and knowledge will help me out thank you. :)

My god your demanding. Why dont you just wait for an amd 6 core cpu to come if you want power.

My god your demanding. Why dont you just wait for an amd 6 core cpu to come if you want power.

KLONE360

Far from Demanding all i was asking for was a lil help on my Decision and i also want my build at my home ready to be assembled by the time i have the money to get it ordered i did most of my research but it comes down to two things proc and mobo, that was all i was asking about.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130236

^this board supports up to 2133mhz ram with 3 x16 lanes for about $50 less

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N

^would be a good choice as well.

As for the processor, if your going to get a 965, make sure you get the 125w C3 version. I will run cooler and give you more overclocking headroom.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130236

^this board supports up to 2133mhz ram with 3 x16 lanes for about $50 less

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N

^would be a good choice as well.

As for the processor, if your going to get a 965, make sure you get the 125w C3 version. I will run cooler and give you more overclocking headroom.

sourfacedcyclop

nice dude thx and actual post that makes sense and helpful also, and as far as the 965 goes im going to get the 125w as i al ready read about them and im gona check that board oput thank you.

this board is good.

this board is good.smc91352

The link's bust :?

[QUOTE="sourfacedcyclop"]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130236

^this board supports up to 2133mhz ram with 3 x16 lanes for about $50 less

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N

^would be a good choice as well.

As for the processor, if your going to get a 965, make sure you get the 125w C3 version. I will run cooler and give you more overclocking headroom.

Neo_revolution7

nice dude thx and actual post that makes sense and helpful also, and as far as the 965 goes im going to get the 125w as i al ready read about them and im gona check that board oput thank you.

only prob with that board is one im going crossfire lol should of mentioned it but thats my fault XD

The link's bust :?MaoTheChimp

we'll lol, heres a good question now 2 gtx 295's in sli or quad 5870's :p and answer correctly i don't wan an a**hole answer :)

we'll lol, heres a good question now 2 gtx 295's in sli or quad 5870's :p and answer correctly i don't wan an a**hole answer :)

Neo_revolution7

You must be joking. Quad 5870's? That would trump the GTX295 SLI nine ways from sunday.

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]

we'll lol, heres a good question now 2 gtx 295's in sli or quad 5870's :p and answer correctly i don't wan an a**hole answer :)

MaoTheChimp

You must be joking. Quad 5870's? That would trump the GTX295 SLI nine ways from sunday.

we'll now that i think about it let me see how much im gona be paying for 4 5870's and ill post the mobo also that im going to use because if its around the same price im looking at ill go back to intel and x58 board...

[QUOTE="MaoTheChimp"]

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]

we'll lol, heres a good question now 2 gtx 295's in sli or quad 5870's :p and answer correctly i don't wan an a**hole answer :)

Neo_revolution7

You must be joking. Quad 5870's? That would trump the GTX295 SLI nine ways from sunday.

we'll now that i think about it let me see how much im gona be paying for 4 5870's and ill post the mobo also that im going to use because if its around the same price im looking at ill go back to intel and x58 board...

Both setups are overkill. Seriously... 4x 5870's would buy a top-tier system by itself. Unless you absolutely must run Crysis @ 5760 x 1080, I'd just buy a single 5870.

ok thats a negative on that part but i can always save up for two more cards down the line but heres my second opinion and yes i have read reviews on this board

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131390

Neo_revolution7

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]

[QUOTE="MaoTheChimp"]

You must be joking. Quad 5870's? That would trump the GTX295 SLI nine ways from sunday.

MaoTheChimp

we'll now that i think about it let me see how much im gona be paying for 4 5870's and ill post the mobo also that im going to use because if its around the same price im looking at ill go back to intel and x58 board...

Both setups are overkill. Seriously... 4x 5870's would buy a top-tier system by itself. Unless you absolutely must run Crysis @ 5760 x 1080, I'd just buy a single 5870.

we'll i do what tri monitor setup, but until i can do that im gona need a bigger desk so i was thinking of getting the board i want getting two 5870's and once everything is built save for two extra monitors a bigger disk of course and two more cards.

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]smc91352

we'll im getting the lian li p80 case, i read some reviews on it but i haven't seen the one with 6 gtx 295's if u have a link that would be cool to read about.

[QUOTE="smc91352"][QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]Neo_revolution7

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"][QUOTE="smc91352"]What case were you thinking about? And did you hear about the PC with (6) GTX 295s and (1) GTX 275? It was on that motherboard... smc91352

niice :D im gona look for it now rofl, i was gona amd until i saw this monster of a mobo and after reading about it, it made me want it even more also i cut down the price of my build by removing the two 5970's and decided on getting the 5870's, so i have some head room for one more thing which just might be Windows 7 i ahve been hearing alot of good things about it :)

linksmc91352

thx for the link dude, and that build left me speachless it deffiently gave me an idea :)

that build left me speechless it deficiently gave me an idea :)Neo_revolution7

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]that build left me speechless it deficiently gave me an idea :)smc91352

Rofl, Yes you did XD but its a good idea not a bad one lol

btw: do you know what power supply you're gonna get? You should definitely invest in a good one if you're gonna run the things you mentioned...smc91352

here ill post everything:

Heat sink:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

CD/DvD Drive:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118031

Monitor:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001337

HDD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152181

cpu:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Mobo:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131390

Psu:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371032

Case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112159

Ram:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145242did some research i can push these guys to 2000mhz :)

os:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116755

gpu:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150456x2

KB:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175103

Mouse:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104261

im gona put one on my new build my old comp that im using now and my third build thats gona be my moms build id rather be ready then have to spend more moeny down the line : /

but on the side of that would 1200w psu be good enough for quad crossfire??

but on the side of that would 1200w psu be good enough for quad crossfire??Neo_revolution7

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]but on the side of that would 1200w psu be good enough for quad crossfire??smc91352

Build systems that defy physics :o

but on the side of that would 1200w psu be good enough for quad crossfire??

Neo_revolution7

You do realize that your system will likely consume 1kW/h when under load?

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]but on the side of that would 1200w psu be good enough for quad crossfire??smc91352

just started doing contracting (Windows and doors- Bow windows and such) pay is pretty good so ill have the money in 2months or less :)

[QUOTE="Neo_revolution7"]

but on the side of that would 1200w psu be good enough for quad crossfire??

MaoTheChimp

You do realize that your system will likely consume 1kW/h when under load?

yes i do realize that, but im wondering is 1200 would be enough when i had two more gpu's down the line.

Oh wait, newegg told me you'd need 1310W :?smc91352

aww :( ill check frozen cpu for a psu then unless u know any good ones i can check out

Oh wait, newegg told me you'd need 1310W :?smc91352

That wouldn't make sense. A 5870 is spec'ed with a TDP of 188W, though it's actual power consumption is far lower than that.

Still, if you calculate the total power consumption of 4x 5870's outputting their maximum TDP paired with an overclocked i7 920 outputting 200W, the total number would come to 952W. Add in all the other components (MB, HDD's, fans etc.) and the number would still be in the 1000W-1100W region.

[QUOTE="smc91352"]Oh wait, newegg told me you'd need 1310W :?MaoTheChimp

That wouldn't make sense. A 5870 is spec'ed with a TDP of 188W, though it's actual power consumption is far lower than that.

Still, if you calculate the total power consumption of 4x 5870's outputting their maximum TDP paired with an overclocked i7 920 outputting 200W, the total number would come to 952W. Add in all the other components (MB, HDD's, fans etc.) and the number would still be in the 1000W-1100W region.

hmmm that does make some sense ill read up on it im pretty sure mao is correct on his statement.

[QUOTE="smc91352"]Oh wait, newegg told me you'd need 1310W :?MaoTheChimp

[QUOTE="MaoTheChimp"][QUOTE="smc91352"]Oh wait, newegg told me you'd need 1310W :?smc91352

u never know rofl but doing research is always te best way to find out i gotta learn a few things about psu's ne way so ill take the time out on some knowledge :D

[QUOTE="MaoTheChimp"][QUOTE="smc91352"]Oh wait, newegg told me you'd need 1310W :?smc91352

Their calculator just over-compensates to take into account the crappity power-supplies on the market today.