Questions - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P

Brunel07 · Feb 20, 2009

Hi,

Im looking at getting one of these to replace my 680i, but I have some questions. My current setup is:

E6850 @ 3.0GHZ
8800GTX
Corsair 750W
Raptors

Am I going to have any issues putting these new components on the new motherboard? I also have 4gb of unbranded ram, but I think they may be faulty so im looking to replace them. Can anyone recommend RAM that would work well with this mobo?

Thanks guys

mattspalace · Feb 20, 2009

should be fine on the hardware side - for memory, I'd go for a 2x2GB set of DDR2-1066 unless you're running 32bit windows, then get a 2x1GB set. I like Gskill myself, but there are several goods brands - most "good" memory is using pretty much the same stuff anyway, just different heatspreaders.

Brunel07 · Feb 20, 2009

Something like this?
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-148-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817

Would I be better off getting DDR3? I can get 3GB for around the same price:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-170-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=1389

mattspalace · Feb 20, 2009

You would need to get the DDR3 version of this same board - not worth it in my opinion, but also supposed to be a very good board.

mattspalace · Feb 20, 2009

I have this stuff - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231184

Pretty happy with it thusfar - stuff you linked to is good as well though.

Automiketic · Feb 20, 2009

i have the same board and your hardware should be fine. i use 2x2gb of gskill pi's 8800's on this board without a hitch. dont go ddr3 still a bit too expensive with little gain. youll love this board it oc's like a dream.

Brunel07 · Feb 21, 2009

Sorry to bump this, im going to purchase this RAM with the Gigabyte board tomorrow morning,

https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Com...C2-8500+DDR2+SDRAM+(2+x+2GB)+?productId=34454

Can I just check if:

A) Is it a good choice
B) Is there a better choice without increasing the $$$

Brunel07 · Feb 22, 2009

Sorry to bump but im just about to put the order through, is it a good choice?

mattspalace · Feb 22, 2009

It is indeed - you might consider the UD3R if you want to pay a bit less but get pretty much the same board. It just has one PCI-e for video cards instead of the two the UD3P has. The board won't do dual x16 anyway, so that's an option. I didn't really care about the cost difference and I knew this board was a proven performer.

Oh, the UD3P has dual NICs, the UD3R has a single NIC

Brunel07 · Feb 22, 2009

Sorry I meant is the choice of RAM posted in the link in my third post good for that board.

mattspalace · Feb 22, 2009

Yep, it is if you ask me.

GT3mich · Feb 23, 2009

That exact ram isn't on the memory support list.
Look here.
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/MemorySupport/motherboard_memory_ga-ep45-ud3p.pdf
That doesn't mean it won't work.
I'm using OCZ Reaper sets in my GA EP45 UD3R and it works great and its not on the list.

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