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Hi guys! I have been asked to build my bro a gaming PC, what Intel mobo chipset would you recommend right now? Looking to run DDR2 RAM Core2Duo and single GFX card. Thanks....


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Old 23rd Oct 2008, 07:54
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Default Best Intel Chipset?
Hi guys!

I have been asked to build my bro a gaming PC, what Intel mobo chipset would you recommend right now?

Looking to run DDR2 RAM Core2Duo and single GFX card.

Thanks.
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Depending on budget, X48 for high end, P45 for lower end probably.
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P45 for *any* end, Crossfire scales pretty damn well.

Too expensive, grab a P43. But I like the P45s.
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