StormX2

Yah Using the the memory I received from Transcend 4 x 1GB DDR3 1600mhz - You guys rule!

I wish to build a machine with a nicely price Q9559 and a Good DDR3 Motherboard.

The few things I need to figure out is a good Sturdy motherboard that i do not have to worry about problems with.

I have never dealt with VDroop and weird things liek that and would rather not =)


What I need:

A Good Board! Something that will allow me to overclock well with good options and abilities. I am completely used to my DFI Motherboard, and I would love to have something of similar Quality, but i was un sure which way to go.

Many people say the EP45T-UD3P from Gigabyte, But I always hated Giga in the past and would get this because of the $140 ish price tag.

Not spending more than $200 on the mobo but if the choice is right possible to go higher.


No WaterCooling!

I will also need to Look for a good Processor Cooling fan so that I can achieve an optimal overclock on Air without pushing much VCore.

SLI is not a selling point to me so if it has it (or crossfire) then so be it =)

If people can Link me to Motherboard Choices using DDR3 memory with a proven track record, no Fickle Bios issues and overall good Board.

Not TOO expensive HS either. Remember, I won't be pushing High Voltage, I don't believe in it >_<

Looking for Optimal Stability, 300+ FSB, Good Ram Tweakability, and a Good Cooler.

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GeforceGTS

Just go with the EP45T-UD3P like you said

As for cooling, a TRUE of course, if you don't want to spend that much buying an extra fan/lapping then go with a Xigmatek..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835233003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=dark%20knight

shedokan

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16813131235R

MCBrown.CA

This ^^^!!!

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Acoma_Andy

Set aside your hate for Gigabyte and go with the EP45T-UD3P, it really is a nice board

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error10

Gigabyte makes good, cheap stuff these days.

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StormX2

Does anyone know of any random issues the board may have?

Like odd Bios errors or Vdroop problems?

I have never realy experienced Vdroop and has never been an issue, in fact i barely even know much about it.

I am leaning towards the EP45T with its nice price point and people say it has been able to achieve really high FSB

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Sorry AMD, You Lose this Round
3DMark06 = 18624 3DMarks -Compare <-- Need To Break 20k !
My Opty165 Machine CPU-Z Verfied
2nd machine:Opy165@300fsb- DFI SLI DR - 2x1gb XMS Plat's - 8800GTS 640mb
3rd machine:3700kabqe-2.9ghz- MSI Neo4-f - 1gb Corsair ValueSelect - BFG 7800 gt So very Evil!<- also Retired
4th machine: xp 3200 barton, 1 gig corsair xms, MSI K7N2 Delta2, 450 wat smart power2.0, 9800 xt oc'ed, antec sonataII <- Retired

error10

Use Loadline Calibration and forget about Vdroop.

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StormX2

Load Line Calibration =?

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Sorry AMD, You Lose this Round
3DMark06 = 18624 3DMarks -Compare <-- Need To Break 20k !
My Opty165 Machine CPU-Z Verfied
2nd machine:Opy165@300fsb- DFI SLI DR - 2x1gb XMS Plat's - 8800GTS 640mb
3rd machine:3700kabqe-2.9ghz- MSI Neo4-f - 1gb Corsair ValueSelect - BFG 7800 gt So very Evil!<- also Retired
4th machine: xp 3200 barton, 1 gig corsair xms, MSI K7N2 Delta2, 450 wat smart power2.0, 9800 xt oc'ed, antec sonataII <- Retired

error10

Enable this in BIOS to reduce or eliminate vdroop. It tells the VRM to hold the voltage at whatever value is specified and not follow Intel's loadline.

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