Hi!
So, I know the main differences between the boards using GX and FX. However, I still need to know which will be better to get. I have made up my mind that I'm getting the Phenom II X4 940 along with 4GB DDR2 1066 RAM, but I can't decide on the motherboard.
The only real differences I can see are that the FX have 4 PCI-E x16 slots, where when 2 slots are used they'll run at x16 speed and when 4 are used they'll all run at x8 speed. I also know that the GX comes with integrated graphics (not that I need it...I'm using an HD 4870) and the FX doesn't. Also, I know that a PCI-E x16 2.0 running at x8 will still be an equivalent of x16 in a PCI-E 1.0 slot.
My big question is this: Is it worth getting the ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 790FX ($200...more than I'd like to spend) or a cheaper MSI/ASUS $140-150 790GX motherboard (along the lines of the GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-DS4H or ASUS M3A78-T).
Another question, which MOBO would OC better? Both I'm looking at come with the SB750 chipset. In a heartbeat I would go for the MSI K9A2 Platinum but that's only based off the SB600, and from what I hear they don't OC as well.
Last, how does DFI do with boards? They have a 790FX board with the SB750 chipset for like $160 on the Egg...any feedback?
Also, I don't plan on Crossfiring anytime.
So, I know the main differences between the boards using GX and FX. However, I still need to know which will be better to get. I have made up my mind that I'm getting the Phenom II X4 940 along with 4GB DDR2 1066 RAM, but I can't decide on the motherboard.
The only real differences I can see are that the FX have 4 PCI-E x16 slots, where when 2 slots are used they'll run at x16 speed and when 4 are used they'll all run at x8 speed. I also know that the GX comes with integrated graphics (not that I need it...I'm using an HD 4870) and the FX doesn't. Also, I know that a PCI-E x16 2.0 running at x8 will still be an equivalent of x16 in a PCI-E 1.0 slot.
My big question is this: Is it worth getting the ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 790FX ($200...more than I'd like to spend) or a cheaper MSI/ASUS $140-150 790GX motherboard (along the lines of the GIGABYTE GA-MA790GP-DS4H or ASUS M3A78-T).
Another question, which MOBO would OC better? Both I'm looking at come with the SB750 chipset. In a heartbeat I would go for the MSI K9A2 Platinum but that's only based off the SB600, and from what I hear they don't OC as well.
Last, how does DFI do with boards? They have a 790FX board with the SB750 chipset for like $160 on the Egg...any feedback?
Also, I don't plan on Crossfiring anytime.