- Joined
- Nov 26, 2002
- Location
- Jersey City
OK, so I haven't built an Intel machine in about 10 years and haven't kept up much with the motherboards that everyone is using these days.
I think I have settled on an e8500 chip for my new machine. It's going to be used probably about 90% for gaming, so I don't think I need a quad. I will be looking to OC it, but nothing crazy, only going for air cooling (is the retail hsf sufficient or will I need to buy one?).
Now, I am looking for motherboard suggestions. I would prefer one that supports SLI. Would like suggestions for both DDR2 and DDR3 boards (are they worth the money?) as well as suggestions as to what ram to buy if anyone is feeling really helpful.
thanks
I think I have settled on an e8500 chip for my new machine. It's going to be used probably about 90% for gaming, so I don't think I need a quad. I will be looking to OC it, but nothing crazy, only going for air cooling (is the retail hsf sufficient or will I need to buy one?).
Now, I am looking for motherboard suggestions. I would prefer one that supports SLI. Would like suggestions for both DDR2 and DDR3 boards (are they worth the money?) as well as suggestions as to what ram to buy if anyone is feeling really helpful.
thanks