EMP7Y

Hey, I'm looking into a new motherboard. I have always gone with Nvidia, but I have heard good things about Intel chipsets and they have more features.
Can someone suggest in your opinion the best motherboard that meets the following criteria:
Supports Intel Quadcore
Supports 2-way or 3-way SLI
Under $200

I'm kind of iffy on Intel chipsets and SLI, I'm a n00b to x48 and such

Thanks for your help

10acjed

2 way SLI - evga 750i FTW
3 way SLI - evga 780i FTW


since you have the 750i Im sure your good with the bios settings, and its about as good as it gets for under 200

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hoth17

the 780i boards are extremely buggy, i would advice you to go with the 750i. Unless you need the sata ports or the 3rd pci x16 slot, the 750i is a much better board.

edit: you have the 750i already? why change?

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DuckieHo

Intel chipsets can't do SLI except for Skulltrail or X58. For the best SLI mobo, you are looking at the 750i FTW, 780i, or 790i. The 790i will require DDR3 though.


If you want a 780i SLI FTW, I have one on sale for $190 (60mm fan and HS mod included). I'm selling it because my fickle RAID card isn't compatible with it.

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br3nd064

Keep your 750i ftw.

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EMP7Y

thanks guys, this makes it easier
just FYI I'm asking because I'm doing a new build and was considering all my options, but I am very happy with my 750