eVGA X58 SLI Classified vs FTW3 vs UD3R

[reeper250]

Hi guys, I currently have an X58A UD3R motherboard on my current i7 930.

I am wondering whether I should sell my UD3R and buy either an eVGA X58 SLI Classified ($290) or an eVGA X58 FTW3 ($230)

I MIGHT be upgrading to a Z68 build with an i7 2600k

 

[tinytomlogan]

Not worth spending money changing motherboards. Sit tight to you change the rig.

 

[S1EJ0]

I'd suggest keep saving untill the Sandybridge-E is released fairly shortly, or the Ivy

bridge abit after that.

 

[reeper250]

Yeah, I will be getting an Ivy Bridge compatible motherboard when I go Z68

 

[tinytomlogan]

Yeah, I will be getting an Ivy Bridge compatible motherboard when I go Z68

Wouldnt be too sure about that

 

[S1EJ0]

Really!? The 1155 lot will be upset!

 

[reeper250]

You can use Ivy Bridge on some Z68/P67 boards, I am FAIRLY sure

http://www.tomshardw...tability-bridge

also:

http://motherboardnews.com/2011/05/27/ivy-bridges-backwards-compatibility-explained/

 

[Lollipop]

You can use Ivy Bridge on some Z68/P67 boards, I am FAIRLY sure

http://www.tomshardw...tability-bridge

also:

http://motherboardnews.com/2011/05/27/ivy-bridges-backwards-compatibility-explained/

Nope, but you could buy a new Z77 board when they get released

 

[UFN]

I thought Ivy was backwards compatible with sandy bridge?

 

[reeper250]

http://www.fudzilla.com/motherboard/item/22692-intel-z77-is-top-ivy-bridge-chipset

Interesting! Thanks for letting me know about the Z77 boards! I have many more options now.