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UgParts
22nd February 2008, 13:24
Im looking to buy myself a new motherboard sometime soon ish. Not right now mind.

Current Specs:

Case: Coolermaster Cosmos 1000
MotherBoard: Asus P5B Wi-fi Ap
Processor: E6600
Memory: 4GB RAM
Hard Drive: 500 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
Sound Card: Razer Barracuda AC-1
Operating System: XP SP2 getting ultimate soon.


I can fit pretty much anything into the case and im looking for something that will let me do sli and quad core.

Price ish: £100 say maybe.

Also ill be selling the P5B as well if i do buy something so i might be able to but something for a bit more.
[IOA]Madcat
22nd February 2008, 13:32
680i, or 780i

now the 780i is out you can pick up a 680i in your price range.
Bob Grey
22nd February 2008, 13:39
only thing to look out for with 680i is that it doesnt support the new 45nm CPUs
UgParts
22nd February 2008, 13:45
If i can sell the P5B i was slightly thinking a good 680i. Something thatll last me a while.
UgParts
22nd February 2008, 13:47
only thing to look out for with 680i is that it doesnt support the new 45nm CPUs

So what level of CPU does that rule out?
Bob Grey
22nd February 2008, 13:48
Wolfdale CPUs and yorkfield
UgParts
22nd February 2008, 13:52
K, no worries then really Ill probably be only buying a Q6600 anytime soon. Thanks for the quick replys btw ;)
Bob Grey
22nd February 2008, 13:56
q6600 in a 680i rocks :D
[IOA]Madcat
22nd February 2008, 13:58
if you get a new 680i board some indeed do support at least the C2D wolfdale 45nm CPus check with manufacturer.
Mr_E_Man
22nd February 2008, 17:14
680/780 will be the last 775 socket worth buying with the new 1336 socket (1 more pin would have been win tbh) at the end of this year with nehalem on the way :cooler:
UgParts
22nd February 2008, 17:39
Im thinkin of getting the ASUS striker. Is it any good?
Bob Grey
22nd February 2008, 18:03
Striker is very expensive for what it is
Reaper
22nd February 2008, 18:51
only thing to look out for with 680i is that it doesnt support the new 45nm CPUs

680i does support 45nm but only the dual cores with a bios update.
Bob Grey
22nd February 2008, 19:14
i stand corrected! :P
Jez_Gafys
22nd February 2008, 21:32
I have an Asus Striker extreme Mobo for sale that is based on the 680i Chipset. I just upgraded recently to the Asus Striker II because I wanted support for the QX9650. Its within your budget aswell (open to offers) I doubt you would find one new in your budget?

http://forums.multiplay.co.uk/showthread.php?t=56556
Jez_Gafys
27th February 2008, 08:24
Are you interested in this mobo at all?