Mobo help with nw build

kelvin45 · 22 Apr 2010 at 09:24

Hi, I am considering a new build, I need advice for an amd3 mobo with 3 pci slots if possible and it should support crossfire. Any advice greatyfully recioeved.

Kelvin

Marine-RX179 · 22 Apr 2010 at 09:36

The Asus M4A79XTD Evo:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-366-AS&tool=3&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=

It support Crossfire in 8x/8x:
http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/asus_m4a79xtd_evo_motherboard/1

However it only has 2 PCI-slots.

Amakuma · 22 Apr 2010 at 09:37

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-358-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1481 low end

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-230-GI&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1481 higher end

Marine-RX179 · 22 Apr 2010 at 09:41

Amakuma said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-358-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1481 low end

No, this won't run Crossfire properly as the 2nd PCI-E x16 slots is only 4x.

Amakuma · 22 Apr 2010 at 12:01

Marine-RX179 said:
No, this won't run Crossfire properly as the 2nd PCI-E x16 slots is only 4x.

Yeh my mistake its 16x 4x, very sneaky that they throw crossfire compatable but dont mention the speeds

Marine-RX179 · 22 Apr 2010 at 12:15

Amakuma said:
Yeh my mistake its 16x 4x, very sneaky that they throw crossfire compatable but dont mention the speeds

I know. The same is with the LGA1156 boards too. That's why people have to be careful when choosing motherboards...always do some research and look for actual specs from official sites or reviews.