hi, well obviously im new to building computers so dont flame please.
I'm wondering if I should use a ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard or a DFI LANPARTY nF4 SLI-DR. At first, I would have chosen the ASUS but I've read many reviews that the ASUS has lack of space with PCI slots and is crowded. For example, if you run two vid. cards in SLI, you might not have enough room for a soundcard.
Parts I will be using with the motherboard:
-AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego
-CORSAIR XMS 2GB(2x 1gb)
-Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi
-Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB
-BFG Tech BFGR78256GTXOC Geforce 7800GTX OC Overclocked (maybe another for SLI in the future when the price drops but one will be more than enough for now)
-Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL ATX 12V (V2.2) 600W PSU
The main thing I'm thinking about is space and if it will fit on the mobo. (I'm waiting til after I build my computer to see if I will need more cooling...but it seems like I will) Other opinions are always appreciated
im also using a Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS case
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Edit: I think I decided to get the ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe cause it supports Athlon X2 and take a chance on the space of PCI Slots.
I'll upgrade the processor to a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester 2000MHz Dual Core. I might get a eVGA 256-P2-N569-SG Geforce 7900GT Video card..its out of stock right now so we'll see what happens.
Can I get some opinions and feedback before I make my final decision. Thanks
I'm wondering if I should use a ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard or a DFI LANPARTY nF4 SLI-DR. At first, I would have chosen the ASUS but I've read many reviews that the ASUS has lack of space with PCI slots and is crowded. For example, if you run two vid. cards in SLI, you might not have enough room for a soundcard.
Parts I will be using with the motherboard:
-AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego
-CORSAIR XMS 2GB(2x 1gb)
-Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi
-Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB
-BFG Tech BFGR78256GTXOC Geforce 7800GTX OC Overclocked (maybe another for SLI in the future when the price drops but one will be more than enough for now)
-Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL ATX 12V (V2.2) 600W PSU
The main thing I'm thinking about is space and if it will fit on the mobo. (I'm waiting til after I build my computer to see if I will need more cooling...but it seems like I will) Other opinions are always appreciated
im also using a Thermaltake Armor Series VA8000BWS case
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Edit: I think I decided to get the ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe cause it supports Athlon X2 and take a chance on the space of PCI Slots.
I'll upgrade the processor to a AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Manchester 2000MHz Dual Core. I might get a eVGA 256-P2-N569-SG Geforce 7900GT Video card..its out of stock right now so we'll see what happens.
Can I get some opinions and feedback before I make my final decision. Thanks