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Old 11-10-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default Best mobo between these...

Need help choosing a good mobo to pair with my:

Phenom ii x3 730 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103649)

Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 4G DDR3 1600 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146777)

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so i need to choose between the following AM3 mobos:

1) ASUS M4A78T-E
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131366

2)GIGABYTE GA-MA790XT-UD4P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128378

3)ASUS M4A79XTD EVO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131402

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anyone have any personal favorites? and why? i get paid thursday and plan on buying the best of the three......


also, if any good AM3/AM2+/AM2 mobo/ddr2 ram combos ya'll know of that will be better, let me know
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For that combination, I would go with the Evo. Able to handle higher clocked rammed and the cheapest.
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I had the EVO before I upgraded to the MSI GD70, its a great board.
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I don't think you can go wrong with either of them. They're all great mobos.
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The MSI 790FX-GD70 is a winner, IMHO.
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The Asus M4A79-T is the best ocer. But its a little pricey. To be honest all of the boards you posted are good. Just pick what ever is cheaper.

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