Cheapest x58 mobo

niggyg · 9 Nov 2009 at 17:53

I've been doing a little reading and my understanding is that the x58 boards will support the i9 and 6/8 core cpu's when they are out.

My question is what is this board (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1283) missing that the more expensive boards have? Is it poorer for overclocking?

Gazb · 9 Nov 2009 at 20:33

niggyg said:
I've been doing a little reading and my understanding is that the x58 boards will support the i9 and 6/8 core cpu's when they are out.

My question is what is this board (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-003-XF&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1283) missing that the more expensive boards have? Is it poorer for overclocking?

Doesn't seem to be any reviews of that particular motherboard.

Also are you aware that the 6 core gulftown processor will most likely set you back £1000.

capriboy1978 · 9 Nov 2009 at 21:12

Why pair a budget x58 board with an i9? Doesn't make sense to me.

niggyg · 9 Nov 2009 at 21:27

capriboy1978 said:
Why pair a budget x58 board with an i9? Doesn't make sense to me.

I'm not planning an i9. But my thinking was an i7 920 would last 2 years (at least) and then my options would be open for newer CPU's by which time the price may be reasonable.

My thought process was that I'd go with a LGA1366 socket for future proofing.

I'm throwing lots of ideas around in my head at the moment but each idea seems to be more expensive than the last

PermaBanned · 9 Nov 2009 at 21:39

What's that board missing? The ability to run. Seriously, from newegg like 90% of these are DOA. I'd much more reccomend something like that Foxconn.

Gazb · 9 Nov 2009 at 22:03

Superewza said:
What's that board missing? The ability to run. Seriously, from newegg like 90% of these are DOA. I'd much more reccomend something like that Foxconn.

I'd have to agree, although the Foxconn Bloodrage only has 3 memory slots, it seems to be a very solid performer and anyone who's bought one seems to recommend it.

niggyg · 9 Nov 2009 at 22:28

For a couple of quid more wouldn't you go with this? -http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-159-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1283

I need spdif out so this MOBO might be the sweet spot.

Gazb · 9 Nov 2009 at 23:14

niggyg said:
For a couple of quid more wouldn't you go with this? -http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-159-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1283

I need spdif out so this MOBO might be the sweet spot.

The Bloodrage GTI also has a spdif out afaik if you plug the x-fi card in. From what I've read the UD3R and Bloodrage GTI are pretty evenly matched and both are solid boards.

niggyg · 10 Nov 2009 at 10:27

Thanks for the input. Having cost it all up I think I'm going to have to go down the second hand 775 route

niggyg · 10 Nov 2009 at 12:55

A quicky...

Do any mobos support DDR2 and 3? - It would be a way of saving money short term. I'm guessing not, but I thought I'd ask.

RJC · 10 Nov 2009 at 13:01

Asus and Gigabyte do DDR2 & DDR3 boards for socket 775, but this will be dual channel rather than tripple channel if you were looking at the I7 9XX range.

All I7 & I5 use DDR3.

Gigabyte board below as an example:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2870

niggyg · 10 Nov 2009 at 14:35

Thanks, the more I think about it the more I realise I'm going to have to go down the second hand 775 route.

Thanks for your help guys.

Gazb · 10 Nov 2009 at 17:04

If you can stretch it, you could get an i5 750 setup (cpu, motherboard and ram) for about £380.

niggyg · 10 Nov 2009 at 20:42

Then I'm left with a case to buy too. I reckon I can build a decent second hand setup for ~£250 on a socket 775.