X48 Motherboard Roundup: ASUS, ECS & Intel

As a non-SLI alternative to NVIDIA’s nForce 790i, Intel’s X48 platform offers similar high-end features and performance. But with so many X48 boards on the market, choosing the right one can be tricky. This roundup takes a look at three contenders - the ASUS DDR2 Rampage Formula, the DDR3 ECS X48T-A and Intel’s DX48BT2:

The fact of the matter is, either of these boards should offer good performance for those who want to run their machine at stock speeds. All three offer Crossfire, though the S-ATA ports might be a problem for larger cards, and all three also offer support for at least a 400MHz FSB. So for those who don’t care to overclock and would rather run their machine at stock, either of the three should serve the purpose.

It will all come down to your price-range. The good thing is that right now, the choice is fantastic. There is a board at every price-point, so as long as you know what you expect from the one you have your eyes on, you shouldn’t be too disappointed.

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