Spec me a PCI-X board + graphics card for under £200

[norbie]

I need to replace my motherboard so thought I would upgrade to PCI Express.

I'd like to spend as least as possible but get me a nice board with Dual Channel RAM slots that will support my processor in my sig, and a new graphics card.

I currently have an ATI 9600XT 256mb and would like the equivalent if not better in a PCI-Express card (either make nvidia or ATI)

 

[gary996]

Gigabyte K8NF-9 nForce4 (Socket 939) PCI Express Motherboard (MB-032-GI)
£68.09 Including VAT (didnt go SLI to save money)
OcUK GeForce 6800 GS 256MB GDDR3 TV-Out/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail £129.19 Including VAT (this week only price)

Total £197.19 inc VAT

 

[norbie]

Thanks, is that a good board and card?

 

[gary996]

for the money yes its very good. Dont know if you want to overclock or not.

 

[sunlitsix]

you can get a Gigabyte K8N SLi nForce4 for £64.57...

 

[norbie]

I dont need SLI. Is the board any different apart from that?

 

[sunlitsix]

the only other difference i can see is that its cheaper, and if you ever needed any more graphics horsepower then the choice is there to add another card to your existing one

 

[norbie]

I've bought the other board now - i'm sure it will be enough for my needs

Thanks for everybody's help!

 

[gary996]

You wont be dissapointed

 

[VeNT]

isn't the A8N-E better for the same price?

 

[mosfet]

PCI-x =/= PCIe, I don't see how this is so hard to understand.

 

[norbie]

What does that mean? :S

 

[Wyvern971]

PCI-X is a 64 bit PCI slot and not the same as a PCI express Slot

More seen on server boards than home use MoBos though

PCI-X Slots

Lower slots longer than the standard PCI slots above them


PCI-Express Slot

 

[norbie]

New board all up and running now, thanks for suggestions