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Xeon E3-1231 V3 processor paired with MSI Z97 PC Mate motherboard

Xeon E3-1231 V3 processor paired with MSI Z97 PC Mate motherboard

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amkli
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07-13-2023, 11:44 AM
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It's great that you're finding ways to improve your setup. I'm working on reusing an old external drive to increase your storage... probably. It really depends on how well the 5400 rpm performs.
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07-13-2023, 11:44 AM #21

It's great that you're finding ways to improve your setup. I'm working on reusing an old external drive to increase your storage... probably. It really depends on how well the 5400 rpm performs.

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07-14-2023, 01:27 PM
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You're still weighing your options, but it looks like you're considering the R9 390 as a strong contender.
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07-14-2023, 01:27 PM #22

You're still weighing your options, but it looks like you're considering the R9 390 as a strong contender.

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07-15-2023, 10:43 PM
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Giving away items is always pleasant, plus it lets you remove components from outdated technology!
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Gaspoda
07-15-2023, 10:43 PM #23

Giving away items is always pleasant, plus it lets you remove components from outdated technology!

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07-16-2023, 07:01 AM
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The Z97 PC Mate isn't ideal for Crossfire because both cards would need to operate at PCIE-2.0x4 speeds. At 1440p resolution, a card running at PCIE-2.0x4 can still provide solid performance on the board: you could pair two cards using SLI or Crossfire with an MSI Z97S Krait SLI Edition board for roughly $30 more.
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07-16-2023, 07:01 AM #24

The Z97 PC Mate isn't ideal for Crossfire because both cards would need to operate at PCIE-2.0x4 speeds. At 1440p resolution, a card running at PCIE-2.0x4 can still provide solid performance on the board: you could pair two cards using SLI or Crossfire with an MSI Z97S Krait SLI Edition board for roughly $30 more.

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07-17-2023, 01:18 AM
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Thank you for the suggestion, but I've already bought the Z97 PC Mate. If I ever need a second graphics card, I'll likely have to upgrade the motherboard.
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07-17-2023, 01:18 AM #25

Thank you for the suggestion, but I've already bought the Z97 PC Mate. If I ever need a second graphics card, I'll likely have to upgrade the motherboard.

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