Hello quick question need quick answer please
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The Gene is a micro ATX board, while the Formula is a full ATX board.
The Gene has less PCI-E and PCI slots due to the reduced size.
The gene has less SATA ports
The gene has a less robust power regulation system.
As you are spending so much on a motherboard, have you considered going X58 (i'm assuming you are getting a s1156 i7)?
The Gene has less PCI-E and PCI slots due to the reduced size.
The gene has less SATA ports
The gene has a less robust power regulation system.
As you are spending so much on a motherboard, have you considered going X58 (i'm assuming you are getting a s1156 i7)?
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Are you planning on overclocking?
If so definitely get the X58 + i7 + triple channel DDR3 - better all-round package, almost the same price.
This CPU
This Motherboard
This RAM
Throw on a good cooler like an H50 or megahalems and you will be flying.
If so definitely get the X58 + i7 + triple channel DDR3 - better all-round package, almost the same price.
This CPU
This Motherboard
This RAM
Throw on a good cooler like an H50 or megahalems and you will be flying.
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No. Also, you can't link to competitors here so I suggest removing the link.
If you don't plan to overclock then the best option is gong for the s1156 i7 you were already planning to get. Also, the maximus and formula boards you are looking at are specifically designed for extreme overclocking, if you don't plan on overclock then I suggest looking for a cheaper motherboard like this, this or this, they will do the job fine.
However, overclocking is actually pretty simple - and getting an i7 920 to 3.6GHz is like childs play. With a bit of reading and a £30 cooler you can get 50% extra performance out of this CPU.
If you don't plan to overclock then the best option is gong for the s1156 i7 you were already planning to get. Also, the maximus and formula boards you are looking at are specifically designed for extreme overclocking, if you don't plan on overclock then I suggest looking for a cheaper motherboard like this, this or this, they will do the job fine.
However, overclocking is actually pretty simple - and getting an i7 920 to 3.6GHz is like childs play. With a bit of reading and a £30 cooler you can get 50% extra performance out of this CPU.