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GoinAllTheWay · 06-22-2009, 04:19 PM

I've been nursing my current gaming rig along for the past 3 yrs and it's time to start fresh. I've gotten a little bit behind on current technology during that time and as hoping to get some advice on the two mentioned components.

Starting with the MOBO, I would like to future proof this without totally breaking the bank. Something geared towards gaming, full size and room to expand for future upgrades. My brother has an nVidia board of sorts and seems to be treating him well. Thoughts?

Vid Card - My current card is an 512 Mg 8800 GTS. I would consider sticking with this card if it still kinda current, willing to spend some money to ugrade if it seems worthwhile.

My plan is to convert my current gaming rig into a server so using my current vid card in it would be major overkill so if it can still be used, I would do do, especially if I could buy a 2nd card that would SLI with it well without the newer card being dumbed down to much. Any chance anyone has a 8800 GTS not being used they would be wiling to part with?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

06-22-2009, 04:19 PM	#1
GoinAllTheWay Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Not sure Exp:	New MOBO & Vid Card advice I've been nursing my current gaming rig along for the past 3 yrs and it's time to start fresh. I've gotten a little bit behind on current technology during that time and as hoping to get some advice on the two mentioned components. Starting with the MOBO, I would like to future proof this without totally breaking the bank. Something geared towards gaming, full size and room to expand for future upgrades. My brother has an nVidia board of sorts and seems to be treating him well. Thoughts? Vid Card - My current card is an 512 Mg 8800 GTS. I would consider sticking with this card if it still kinda current, willing to spend some money to ugrade if it seems worthwhile. My plan is to convert my current gaming rig into a server so using my current vid card in it would be major overkill so if it can still be used, I would do do, especially if I could buy a 2nd card that would SLI with it well without the newer card being dumbed down to much. Any chance anyone has a 8800 GTS not being used they would be wiling to part with? Any thoughts would be appreciated.