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Which AM2 motherboard

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Will be used with a Phenom II 720 BE

Foxconn A79A-S 790FX

GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-UD4H 790GX

Which one and WHY

And any other ones I didn't list. Budget LESS than $150
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the gigabyte one.

it's pointless to go for an fx if you don't plan to crossfire the highest end of cards (X2) since the only advantage of an fx is the 16x in xfire mode, unlike the gx w/c is 8x. but since it's pcie 2.0 there won't be any difference since the bandwith of gpus haven't even exceeded pcie 1.1's limits.

there's also a 790x version w/c is the same as the 790gx but doesn't have the igp. but since you won't be using it, the 790x is more practical.

so here's your winner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128387

go save yourself some money
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the gigabyte one.

it's pointless to go for an fx if you don't plan to crossfire the highest end of cards (X2) since the only advantage of an fx is the 16x in xfire mode, unlike the gx w/c is 8x. but since it's pcie 2.0 there won't be any difference since the bandwith of gpus haven't even exceeded pcie 1.1's limits.

there's also a 790x version w/c is the same as the 790gx but doesn't have the igp. but since you won't be using it, the 790x is more practical.

so here's your winner:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128387

go save yourself some money


Those 2 motherboards I picked have a combo deal with the 720 BE. Count in that for their final price
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