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2008-01-09 09:45:32
Fester53D&E
Member
+3|6908|Los Angeles, CA
I am building my first computer (don't worry, I have a buddy that's done it who can help) and want to build something pretty specifically for gaming (just BF2 and COD4 for now).  I'd like to be able to upgrade the components in the future (RAM, CPU, video card(s) so I am looking for something somewhat future-proof.  I will start with a core 2 duo CPU (don't think I need a quad core yet).  I'm not going to mess with overclocking just yet.  I just want to build a solid rig that has future capabilities to upgrade.

Here are the 4 mother boards I am looking at that vary in price from $99-$209.  Let me know what you think.  Of note is the GA-X38 has 2x PCI-e 2.0 x16 slots that aren't in the summary.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productco … 6813128080

Thanks!!
2008-01-09 09:48:00
GC_PaNzerFIN
Work and study @ Technical Uni
+528|6893|Finland

Asus P5E or Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R. rest is up to you. I can personally recommend P5E since I got one and it has served me well. ^^

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2008-01-09 09:48:16)

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2008-01-09 09:50:14
Dragonclaw
Member
+186|6784|Florida
Id go with the GIGABYTE GA-X38-DS4
2008-01-09 09:52:36
r'Eeee
That's how I roll, BITCH!
+311|6927

I have Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R  and I recommend it. I see no reason to go with X38 chipset.

Last edited by r'Eeee (2008-01-09 09:53:43)

2008-01-09 11:12:38
Computer_Guy
Member
+54|7175
Intel  X38 chipset GIGABYTE GA-X38-DS4. I have one similar to that board  and i have crossfire on my board it currently.

 

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