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06-04-2009, 02:53 PM
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ASUS Mobo: Maximus Extreme vs. P5Q Pro Turbo
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I'm building my first computer and am trying to pick a motherboard. I have been recommended ASUS and have gotten it down to two. The Maximus Extreme X38 and the P5Q Pro Turbo. Now I just need to decide which one to get. Any suggestions or comments will be appreciated. Thanks |
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06-04-2009, 03:05 PM
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06-04-2009, 03:12 PM
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Oh sorry. And I will be using this computer primarily for gaming
PQ5 Pro Turbo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131377 Maximus Extreme: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131235 (I know newegg isn't selling it currently, but I have a good way of getting it) |
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06-04-2009, 03:16 PM
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Well what ram do you have?
One takes ddr3, the other takes ddr2. |
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06-04-2009, 03:24 PM
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I know I was going to decide this and then base my RAM choice around that. Prices aside completely, which one would be better suited for gaming?
I'll be using CPU: Intel Core Duo E8400 3.0 Ghz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 and graphics card: XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150352 |
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06-04-2009, 03:35 PM
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Why not just get the p5q, or p5q pro.
They would be a good choice. None of those boards will make much difference when it comes to gaming. |
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06-04-2009, 04:52 PM
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Finalized Parts List for Gaming PC
Hey again. I've tried to finalize my parts list for my first build. So tell me what you think. Thanks
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 MOBO: ASUS Maximus Extreme http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131235 Graphics: XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150352 RAM: Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1333 Dual Channel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145218 HD: WD Black 750GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136283 PSU: Antec EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371015 Case: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042 CD/DVD Burner: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16827151173R Any comments/suggestions? Another option is to change the MOBO to: ASUS P5Q Pro Turbo LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131377 Which of course would mean I would have to change to DDR2 RAM but that doesn't matter I've got some picked out for that. So what do you guys think??? |
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06-04-2009, 04:58 PM
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Any of the P45-based P5Q's that take DDR2 memory, whichever one has the features you want.
Threads merged, please keep all questions on one build in one thread. Last edited by glc; 06-04-2009 at 05:00 PM. |
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06-04-2009, 06:13 PM
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P45 and DDR2 as glc stated is the way to go with the E8400. DDR3 is simply a waste of money and that X38 chip set is as reliable as Yugo.
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06-04-2009, 07:54 PM
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MAXIMUS is overkill.
You don't need all of those extra bells and whistles. Go with the P45 like the others have suggested.
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