MoBo help.. Choosing..

[veedubfreak]

I havent had any issues with my ds3r. I've had 3 different brands of memory in it so far, and have actually run mixed pairs of memory at the same time. Excellent board. Just remember ctrl-f1 in the bios to get to the advanced memory options.

 

[dynamo86]

so upon first ever, press ctrl + f1 immediately and then enter the required voltages for the rams right?

 

[b1gapl]

You can set the required RAM voltage, without the pressing of CTRL+F1.

CTRL+F1 is to set the timings of the RAM.

 

[dynamo86]

okay, must I change th timings for Corsair XMS 800MHz CAS 4-4-4-12?

And I think I'm going to go with the GA DS3R.

 

[b1gapl]

You should set the timings to it's manufacturer's spec. Since it was designed to run at those settings.

 

[dynamo86]

Okay.

And I might as well ask if you think it'd be worthwhile paying £3 more for the GAP35C DS3R Mobo? Which supports DDR3..

 

[b1gapl]

Not really worthwhile. DDR3 is too much at the moment, and they won't be mainstream for some time, while DDR2 is at it's all time low. And having a motherboard that supports more than one type of RAM, is usually quirky.

 

[dynamo86]

Gotcha, DS3R it is! Thanks guys!

 

[veedubfreak]

The ds3r is good stuff. I still have mine running strong with 0 issues in my media pc.

 

[maroon1]

You can get 9600GT for $144 after MIR
Newegg.com - MSI N9600GT-T2D512 OC GeForce 9600GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

This one offer similar performance to HD3870, but it cost less, it is factory overclocked and it comes with a free game

EDIT: If you can spend more money then you can get GTS 512
Newegg.com - MSI NX8800GTS-T2D512E GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

It also comes with a free game