Thoughts on Gigabyte GA-X58-ud3r and 4ghz?

SheepMoose · Sep 1, 2010

Planning on getting a new build done in a few weeks time and have been looking into all options possible.

I was thinking of getting a Asus R3E but it does seem overly expensive. I do really like Asus as a brand, but is it worth the $500ish bucks (AUD) ?

I can save some money and get an GA-x58-ud3r but have heard of these having a fair few problems.

I do have plans to crossfire two 5870's, or possibly wait for the HD 6000 series. So, what's a recommended board for me?

DSM4Life · Sep 4, 2010

SheepMoose said:
Planning on getting a new build done in a few weeks time and have been looking into all options possible.

I was thinking of getting a Asus R3E but it does seem overly expensive. I do really like Asus as a brand, but is it worth the $500ish bucks (AUD) ?

I can save some money and get an GA-x58-ud3r but have heard of these having a fair few problems.

I do have plans to crossfire two 5870's, or possibly wait for the HD 6000 series. So, what's a recommended board for me?

If you ask me 500 for a MB is crazy unless you have extra money to throw around. I have that GB board rev2.0 and hit 4.0 while yawning.

Bobnova · Sep 4, 2010

UD3R should be fine for 4ghz.
The RIIIE is really aimed at extreme benching more then anything else, for 4ghz 24/7 it's rather overkill.

Grnfinger · Sep 4, 2010

the R3E is alot of board for 4.0GHz, no need to spend that much unless your wallet is just to fat

If Asus is your flavour grab a P6T or a used R2E can be had for around 225. The P6T is a great clocker and a decent price point

I'm not a fan of Gigabyte, boards are buggy and RMA is a experience I would not want to do again so I tend to avoid them but that being said the UD3R is a good clocker for the money

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