Which Motherboard To Choose ???

drwho · Dec 11, 2008, 02:57 PM

Once again I'm looking for advice, guys. I will be upgrading to one of the i7 processors very soon and can't decide which motherboard be work best for me. I had kinda set my sights on the Foxconn Bloodrage, but it has not been released yet and no definite date is forthcoming on it. So now I'm looking at the two boards below.

Newegg.com - EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

or

Newegg.com - ASUS P6T Deluxe/OC Palm LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

I'm planning on getting the i7 940 processor and this memory to go with one of these motherboards.

Judas · Dec 11, 2008, 05:22 PM

i'd suggest considering the the Gigabyte Boards as well, the GA-EX58-UD5 for example is an excellent performing board

BlueMak · Dec 11, 2008, 09:07 PM

The ASUS looks like the better mainboard, according to specs anyway.

**kris23** · Dec 11, 2008, 10:12 PM

i highly doubt you want bloodrage...... board demands a huge price yet has only 3 memory slots....

i recommend the Foxconn Renaissance or Asus P6T Deluxe or the Gigabyte boards

trapezoid · Dec 11, 2008, 11:41 PM

Definitely get that Asus board!

latamesh · Dec 12, 2008, 04:07 AM

I had an EVGA before. No thanks.

I second the vote to get ASUS.

sterben · Dec 13, 2008, 01:14 PM

Gigabyte, had one and dropped it on the floor one time (dont ask) and it still worked.

drwho · Dec 13, 2008, 11:56 PM

Just want to say thanks to you guys for taking the time to try and help me make my decision. After reading the review on the P6T here at Driverheaven and checking the boards I was looking at more closely I've decided to go with the Asus P6T. One other reason being it seems to have an open PCI slot for my X-Fi card after I drop in my CrossfireX cards. Thanks again for all your help and comments. Appreciate it.

Randy P · Jan 15, 2009, 04:26 PM

Ive had 3 gigabyte boards in the past...not a problem. Ive also had one Asus...an eternal nightmare. Soooo just from my experience Id say Gigabyte

Edit: I should have read your last post

*CyberpowerUK* · Jan 16, 2009, 11:00 AM

I'd recommend a 920 as well and investing in decent cooling - the 940 is simply not worth the premium

Mike

nicnik · Jan 20, 2009, 10:26 PM

As mentioned I wouldnt get the bloodrage. the p6t deluxe and foxconn renaissance are both great. It all depends on your budget really and whether you can get either one significantly cheaper. I am rather happy with my Gigabyte board in sig, it works great no problems so far. The differences really aren't that huge at this point.

Judas · Jan 20, 2009, 11:42 PM

the UD5 is great!

nicnik · Jan 21, 2009, 12:48 PM

yeh, pick UD5!!

Dec 11, 2008, 02:57 PM	#1
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Which Motherboard To Choose ??? Once again I'm looking for advice, guys. I will be upgrading to one of the i7 processors very soon and can't decide which motherboard be work best for me. I had kinda set my sights on the Foxconn Bloodrage, but it has not been released yet and no definite date is forthcoming on it. So now I'm looking at the two boards below. Newegg.com - EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards or Newegg.com - ASUS P6T Deluxe/OC Palm LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards I'm planning on getting the i7 940 processor and this memory to go with one of these motherboards. __________________

Dec 11, 2008, 09:07 PM	#3
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Dec 11, 2008, 11:41 PM	#5
trapezoid DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which Motherboard To Choose ??? Definitely get that Asus board! __________________

Dec 12, 2008, 04:07 AM	#6
latamesh DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 26 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which Motherboard To Choose ??? I had an EVGA before. No thanks. I second the vote to get ASUS. __________________

Dec 13, 2008, 01:14 PM	#7
sterben DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	Re: Which Motherboard To Choose ??? Gigabyte, had one and dropped it on the floor one time (dont ask) and it still worked.

Dec 13, 2008, 11:56 PM	Thread Starter #8
drwho HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 572 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Which Motherboard To Choose ??? Just want to say thanks to you guys for taking the time to try and help me make my decision. After reading the review on the P6T here at Driverheaven and checking the boards I was looking at more closely I've decided to go with the Asus P6T. One other reason being it seems to have an open PCI slot for my X-Fi card after I drop in my CrossfireX cards. Thanks again for all your help and comments. Appreciate it. __________________

Jan 15, 2009, 04:26 PM	#9
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	Re: Which Motherboard To Choose ??? Ive had 3 gigabyte boards in the past...not a problem. Ive also had one Asus...an eternal nightmare. Soooo just from my experience Id say Gigabyte Edit: I should have read your last post __________________ You only go this way once.

Jan 16, 2009, 11:00 AM	#10
CyberpowerUK DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Toon Posts: 81 Rep Power: 25 System Specs	Re: Which Motherboard To Choose ??? I'd recommend a 920 as well and investing in decent cooling - the 940 is simply not worth the premium Mike

Jan 20, 2009, 10:26 PM	#11
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Which Motherboard To Choose ??? As mentioned I wouldnt get the bloodrage. the p6t deluxe and foxconn renaissance are both great. It all depends on your budget really and whether you can get either one significantly cheaper. I am rather happy with my Gigabyte board in sig, it works great no problems so far. The differences really aren't that huge at this point. __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV

Jan 21, 2009, 12:48 PM	#13
nicnik In the Land of Snow Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 569 Rep Power: 46 System Specs	Re: Which Motherboard To Choose ??? yeh, pick UD5!! __________________ Follow Me on Twitter Battlefield 3 \| youtube \| TwitchTV