MOTHERBOARD FOR i7 950 URGENT PLEASE HELP AND SUGGEST..

Well, if you want something within budget, then MSI X58 Pro @ 10.8k is the best choice. This mobo has great build quality and decent overclocking potential. But it lacks the USB3 and SATA3 features. But you can use Add-on cards (available as less as $30) to have those features.

If you want a full-proof solution then look for Gigabyte GA-EX58UD3R @ 14K. It has SATA 3 support. One thing positive about Gigabyte is their exceptional build quality.

if u wanna go for usb3 and sata 3 features then go for the board in clius's 2nd suggestion
otherwise MSI X58 PRO is the real deal at that price

msaiashwin said:

Guys here's my config other than my mobo..Please suggest me a mobo from:
1. MSI Big Bang XPower
2. ASUS X58 SaberTooth
Budget for mobo around 17.5k. Decent amount of OCing not very high...
Also suggest any other better mobo if there is one in this price range...

Total Budget around 1.2-1.3 lacs

Processor: Intel Core i7 950
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master hyper N620
RAM: Corsair Dominator 6 gb(3X2gb) 1600 Mhz
Graphics Card: GTX 460 SLi or Zotac GTX 480 AMP! edition card?
Hard Disk: 2X1TB Seagate
Power Supply: Corsair HX 850( Is it enough?)
Cabinet: Cooler Master HAF-X
UPS: APC 1kVA
Monitor: Samsung PX 2370
Keyboard: Microsoft SideWinder X4(+ some mouse)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium

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get gtx460 sli.
get corsair TX650W @ 6k. more than enough.
Dell 23" SP2309W Full HD LCD @ 14k

for mobo get any of the one cilus mentioned.

wats the difference between gigabyte ga-x58a-ud7, ga-x58-ud5,ga-x58-ud3r? all have similar features i guess but differently priced? why?


Also many people have suggested me the msi big bang xpower is it a good or bad board?

use normal fonts please....

First tell what you need, you will get plenty of features on many boards in your budget, even a UD9 .

With a budget of 1.2 lacs, the HX850 is a decent choice, you can go for a lower model, but then,its a modular PSU which has an obvious advantage...

^^

guys guys... will it be possible to continue ur discussions here please... ----> Dude, can u continue ur dicsussion related to ur mobo here ---> *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/hardware-q/110397-official-core-ix-i3-i5-i7-thread-desktops-laptops.html as tat thread is specifically designed for the purpose (of core i3, i5 and i7 related configs)

please, a sincere request, it helps to keep things well managed and organised...


Cheers n e-peace....

as i already told u before that my requirement is for a gtx 460 sli and decent amount of overclocking..and my budget is around 17.5k for motherboard i can get 2 boards in this range 1.msi big bang xpower 2.gigabyte ga-x58a-ud5 both have equal features msi having 6 pci express slots and also equally havin all military components..suggest me one of these two.

msaiashwin said:

Guys here's my config other than my mobo..Please suggest me a mobo from:
1. MSI Big Bang XPower
2. ASUS X58 SaberTooth
Budget for mobo around 17.5k. Decent amount of OCing not very high...
Also suggest any other better mobo if there is one in this price range...

Total Budget around 1.2-1.3 lacs

Processor: Intel Core i7 950
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master hyper N620
RAM: Corsair Dominator 6 gb(3X2gb) 1600 Mhz
Graphics Card: GTX 460 SLi or Zotac GTX 480 AMP! edition card?
Hard Disk: 2X1TB Seagate
Power Supply: Corsair HX 850( Is it enough?)
Cabinet: Cooler Master HAF-X
UPS: APC 1kVA
Monitor: Samsung PX 2370
Keyboard: Microsoft SideWinder X4(+ some mouse)
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium

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instead of going for Seagate HDD i would suggest go for WD 1TB Black, it has more performance than the seagate & better after sale service!

msaiashwin said:

Guys here's my config other than my mobo..Please suggest me a mobo from:
1. MSI Big Bang XPower
2. ASUS X58 SaberTooth
Budget for mobo around 17.5k. Decent amount of OCing not very high...
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Sorry to bump an old thread.
Sabertooth X58 expected here soon, at approx 14K or lil more and with 5 years warranty from what i have heard.
A few friends are waiting for it to be available here.