EPP?

mpj88 · 26 Apr 2008 at 23:26

Hi im building a new computer and i have a question over memory, it will be on a 780i motherboard e8400 cpu and either a 8800gtx or 9800gtx gfx card. Basically is it worth getting epp? Because i was looking at 1150mhz memory and then i found out about epp and that seems to be at 1066. So should i buy the 1066 epp or the 1150 non-epp?
Thanks

helmutcheese · 26 Apr 2008 at 23:58

Welcome, and CLAIMED

Wont matter, simply lets the Mobo set up the Memory Voltage, Speed and Timings Auto.

The Mobo you looking at will not do much over 2000mhz FSB (500) if you get a good board and get lucky so Memory will only need be 1000mhz, so 1066mhz covers it.

mpj88 · 27 Apr 2008 at 00:00

ok so if i had a combination of a 780i board and some 1150 memory would the board be able to run that memory at 1200? I think thats the max the board will do?
Was looking at the xfx 780i http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-001-XF if that helps!

helmutcheese · 27 Apr 2008 at 00:20

I should have added its only on N-Force Chipset Mobos that use SLI Memory/EPP.

The Asus Striker II Formula can do 1200mhz Memory (Asus and Nvidia state this for the 780I's) but whats the point if your FSB is not going to be 2400mhz (600mhz).

I would advise you not to buy a 680 or 780 Mobo (owned both).

If you want a SLi Mobo get the 790I or else get an Intel Chipset Mobo.

mpj88 · 27 Apr 2008 at 02:10

Why whats wrong with a 780i? For a 790i arnt you just paying for DDR3? And i thought if i was getting a nvidia gfx card then i would get an nforce motherboard! That not make sense? Havnt really researched intel motherboards, what would be best for between 150-200?

helmutcheese · 27 Apr 2008 at 02:34

I think you better go and do some reading m8.

The 780 is basically just a slightly better 680 to get Quad Support for 45nm CPU's.

Who says you cant run a Nvidia GPU in any other Mobo or a ATI GPU in a Nvidia Mobo ?.

steve258 · 27 Apr 2008 at 03:01

and PCI-E 2.0 support which is next to useless.

you can run nv card on any motherboard doesn't matter what chipset as long as it has a PCI-E port.

and £150 is a lot to pay for a mobo and is overkill unless you are serious about SLI.

helmutcheese · 27 Apr 2008 at 03:21

The PCI-E 2.0 uses a Bridge Chip, its not Native and I think thats why I had issues with FPS and 3DMark at times.

mpj88 · 27 Apr 2008 at 10:46

Oh yeah i knew you could run a nvidia gpu in another mobo, just thought the combination worked better. So what mobo would you recommend for a e8400 and a 9800gtx that will most likely be accompanied by another later in time for sli?

helmutcheese · 27 Apr 2008 at 13:41

If your still wanting SLI, its got to be a 790I+ Premium for DDR3 (you can get deals now though).