Need Motherboard for 8800 GTX SLI, w/ C2D e6300 (for OC)

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Looking for a motherboard that will be a great overclocker for my c2d e6300. my current setup is in sig below. I will be adding a second 8800 gtx so i can run in sli.

should i look for a 650i or 680i? I dont want to spend too much on a motherboard, but i dont want a crappy clocker either. any suggestions?

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i was thinking of the Asus P5N-E. its cheap and its gotten good reviews. Wise choice? or something else?

 

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I'd get the EVGA 680i A1 board. Probably the best nvidia chipset board out there atm and you will be able to add in that second GTX when you get it.

 

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either that or wait till around nov 15th or the 18th for NV's new SLI chipset, the NV7x0's.

 

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+1 for the EVGA [Make sure it is A1]

I recommend waiting for the 7x0 series. either so that you can get a more future proof board or so that the 6x0 series prices drop.

The 750i and 780i are due by the end of November, while the 790i is due in January.

 

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i got my scsi controller today and i realized that i need 3 pci x slots. What motherboard now should i get with my first post in mind?

 

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Vio1 said:

i got my scsi controller today and i realized that i need 3 pci x slots. What motherboard now should i get with my first post in mind?

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the same board it has 3/16x slots.

 

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Your gonna want another PSU I dont think that your 520 will handle 2xGTX's.But then its a pretty decent psu it might

 

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nope for 2 gtx's he needs something in the range of 750-850 watt psu. a 520watt is not enough to handle 2 gtx's.

 

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2 8800gtx's and a e6300 hmmm why not just go quad core, stay solo gtx and oc both and with the change buy a new mobo and 2gb more ddr2.