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intel x48 MB gone from config options?

Post Date: 2008-06-30
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    Posted: 30 Jun 2008 at 6:49pm
Just when I thought I could almost get my hands on crossfired 4870's with a real intel motherboard... it's gone even from the 950 menu...


bug, feature, or temporary glitch?

Also, has anyone actually used the new non creative soundcards? I hate creative, but they are the devil I know....



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They probably are out of stock right now. I have a Asus Xonar on the way ill give you more info when i get it.
E8500@ 4.03Ghz
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just pick the "budget" build, grab the rampage and build up
 
this config limit is a real hassle Unhappy
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Hmmm. thanks ender for getting the MB selection back for me.

regrettably the memory selections are now wrong at least from my dream pc perspective.... the x48 chipset  takes ddr3 memory right?

what is the benefit of "dual loop" liquid cooling over the regular frostbite?

Is it much higher maintenance? Given I get nervous installing memory it is likely to be too complicated for me?

are the 4870's likely to need liquid or can I go cpu only?

And finally, is the antec 900 adequate for (liquid cooling) space? I know I'm supposed to get the 850 if I go air, do I need the 950 for liquid?

Thanks for all replies,


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Posts: 4219 		  Quote !ender_ Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 01 Jul 2008 at 12:13am
nothing on that config page "needs" liquid cooling, im honestly a little against the whole idea of it
Originally posted by ender

Liquid cooling is becoming more mainstream and therefore a bit less scary, but realistically unless you are trying to build a system that has to be extremely quiet or you just have cash to burn (I take donantions) then air will solve most mainstream build temperature problems.
 
there isnt too much in the maintenance area for cooling or RAM, as i understand it, you need to swap out the liquid every now and then, but thats all. as far as memory installing it is like putting a battery in a phone, and theres no upkeep.
 
antec may be able to house liquid cooling but you'd be better off stepping up to at least a 850 if you are planning to have liquid installed
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the 850si gets my vote also, I would go with that, for fan or liquid

Edited by DST4ME - 01 Jul 2008 at 4:00am

Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers
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