EVGA or Gigabyte X58 motherboard?

[Lnx2Mac]

Not quite... Newer processors yes, but better ?... hmmm... nah.

Haha not exactly newer processors either. Aside from the 980X, the new i3/i5's have the newer manufacturing tech and the i7 1156 is "newer" than the i7 1366

Yeah, I was referring to the hexacore 980x...

 

[jimx86]

Yeah, I was referring to the hexacore 980x...

Ok.. so I guess more like future proofing?
That's always good, no doubt eventually Intel will fade out the 1156 while the 1366 becomes the new mainstream.

And our forums is beginning to get some good X58 guides, so I think Rakuum should be fine.

Edit: By the way, is it sounding like I'm trying to contradict everything you say, Lnx2Mac? If so, please tell me! I just like contributing my own ideas.

 

[Rakuun]

Ah, yes I have seen that posting regarding dual cards before. The only problem is that just having dual cards working in your machine does not equal having SLI.

Unless the cards scale with each other and work together processing your graphics, it's no different than having just any two cards in your machine.

I have an Alienware M9700 laptop with dual GeForce 7900 GS's and I have been able to install OS X and get both cards recognized, but as far as SLI goes I do not think OS X has that capability yet.

I do know my way around OS X a far bit more than the average user. Complicated instructions are no problem for me. To show my age, one of my first PC's used magnetic tape drives.

So I take it that so far most people on this forum would favor the Gigabyte board? I'm just worried about receiving a defective product with no support from them. How much more difficult would it be to install on the EVGA board?

 

[jimx86]

Ah, yes I have seen that posting regarding dual cards before. The only problem is that just having dual cards working in your machine does not equal having SLI.

Unless the cards scale with each other and work together processing your graphics, it's no different than having just any two cards in your machine.

I have an Alienware M9700 laptop with dual GeForce 7900 GS's and I have been able to install OS X and get both cards recognized, but as far as SLI goes I do not think OS X has that capability yet.

Wow, I just learned something today! Thanks mate!

I do know my way around OS X a far bit more than the average user. Complicated instructions are no problem for me. To show my age, one of my first PC's used magnetic tape drives.

Haha, that's more years than I have under my belt! No offense, of course.

So I take it that so far most people on this forum would favor the Gigabyte board? I'm just worried about receiving a defective product with no support from them. How much more difficult would it be to install on the EVGA board?

So back to seriousness. I'd say that although Gigabyte's favored (and in your X58 case, the X58-UD3R), I think that overall EVGA should be fine as in the end it follows Intel's X58 architecture standards. The only problem is that people are more inclined to help if they're dealing with something they know better, and to me that's Gigabyte. If you have problems with your EVGA board, I may not be able to help you as much since I don't want to give you false information.

And you know you can get your X58A-UD3R working because there's a really great guide for it on this forum:
http://www.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=931

 

[Rakuun]

It seems that I may just go ahead and buy the Gigabyte board. I know that there are guides and plenty of support here for it. I just fear having a defective product. I had seen many, many reviews on Newegg from users that have purchased the board only to have it arrive DOA and there was very slow, or literally no help from Gigabyte at all.

Ok, so far this is what I have for my build. I have already purchased the case, power supply and hard drive. I have taken the case and powder coated the interior black. I have also sleeved the cables with murdermod black sleeving.

Case: Lian Li PC-A05N
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112219

Power Supply: Corsair HX 520w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

Motherboard: Gigabyte X58 UD3R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128423

Processor: Intel Core i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

Memory: Not set on memory yet. Here are some I've been looking at.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145285

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231320

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231180

Hard Drive: Hitachi 1TB 7200RPM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145287

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433

DVD Writer: Sony Optiarc lightscribe drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118040

As I said before, I am not set on memory yet. I would be open to suggestions on that. Also, I know I can get the processor for much cheaper elsewhere and at Micro Center, but there are no Micro Centers in my state. I saw a few places on Price Watch, that have it for around $200 so more than likely I will not be buying it from Newegg.

 

[Lnx2Mac]

Edit: By the way, is it sounding like I'm trying to contradict everything you say, Lnx2Mac? If so, please tell me! I just like contributing my own ideas.

I though I'm the only paranoiac-OCD around here...

No buddy, don't worry... It's great having your contributions !

 

[Lnx2Mac]

To show my age, one of my first PC's used magnetic tape drives.

Rakuun, you are not alone... When I started developing software, it was on... Punched cards...

Hmmm... It would be interesting running a poll about the average age of hackintoshers... Guess we are not kiddos

 

[tinkerC]

To show my age, one of my first PC's used magnetic tape drives.

Rakuun, you are not alone... When I started developing software, it was on... Punched cards...

Hmmm... It would be interesting running a poll about the average age of hackintoshers... Guess we are not kiddos

Speak for yourself, I am going into my Sophomore year of high school. No offense meant.

Tom

 

[jimx86]

Edit: By the way, is it sounding like I'm trying to contradict everything you say, Lnx2Mac? If so, please tell me! I just like contributing my own ideas.

I though I'm the only paranoiac-OCD around here...

No buddy, don't worry... It's great having your contributions !

Thanks man! I'm liking this forum more and more each day!

 

[jimx86]

It seems that I may just go ahead and buy the Gigabyte board. I know that there are guides and plenty of support here for it. I just fear having a defective product. I had seen many, many reviews on Newegg from users that have purchased the board only to have it arrive DOA and there was very slow, or literally no help from Gigabyte at all.

Hey, think about it this way: even if you get a DOA product, there's no way newegg won't reimburse it.

Ok, so far this is what I have for my build. I have already purchased the case, power supply and hard drive. I have taken the case and powder coated the interior black. I have also sleeved the cables with murdermod black sleeving.

Cool, I like your pick on a Corsair power supply, that's my preferred brand just for aesthetic looks and quality

Motherboard: Gigabyte X58 UD3R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128423

Why not get the X58A-UD3R? Or is that just a typo? You'll get SATA3/USB3 support, which will help future-proof your rig!

Processor: Intel Core i7 920
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202

As you stated below, the i7-930 is $200 at Micro Center, and you don't have to buy everything from Newegg, I didn't, and saved a LOT of money!

Memory: Not set on memory yet. Here are some I've been looking at.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145285

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231320

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231180

Please get the G.Skill Eco series!
I regret not keeping them myself (gave them away as I have too much RAM) but they're faster, use less energy, create less heat in your case, and are more overclockable! Probably cheaper than your Corsairs, too!

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433

Great choice! That's my card!

DVD Writer: Sony Optiarc lightscribe drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118040

Also one of my recommendations .

As I said before, I am not set on memory yet. I would be open to suggestions on that. Also, I know I can get the processor for much cheaper elsewhere and at Micro Center, but there are no Micro Centers in my state. I saw a few places on Price Watch, that have it for around $200 so more than likely I will not be buying it from Newegg.

Definitely go where it's cheaper! Don't stay glued to 1 reseller if they're not giving you the best price!