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Replace MSI pro-e, with the MSI big bang x power mobo

by nofret Aug 11, 2010 11:59AM PDT

I just got a new pc. However; the pro-e doe not have enough pci lanes. I have dual gtx 470s with the Gulftown 980x. cpu. I have the top fatality x-fi champion series but I have no room for it. also; I would like tv tuner card. Anyone have any experience with this setup? Thanks in advance. Nofret

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the motherboard in question
by Brechan Aug 19, 2010 7:41AM PDT

Is this the motherboard in question http://www.newegg.com/Product/ImageGallery.aspx?CurImage=13-130-226-S03&ISList=13-130-226-S01,13-130-226-S02,13-130-226-S03,13-130-226-S04,13-130-226-S05&S7ImageFlag=1&Item=N82E16813130226&Depa=0&WaterMark=1&Description=MSI%20X58%20Pro-E%20LGA%201366%20Intel%20X58%20ATX%20Intel%20Motherboard ; if so, I don't see the concern over not having enough PCI-E lanes for your current setup (dual gtx 470s, fatality x-fi champion).

You should still have no problem installing a TV tuner in the last PCI slot (far right side)

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MSI x58 Pro-e upgrade to big bang x-power
by nofret Aug 19, 2010 10:15AM PDT
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As previously stated
by Brechan Aug 24, 2010 6:22AM PDT

I can't see why you shouldn't be able to install all the components wanted for this setup.
You have not stated if this is a "home-build" or an " off-the shelf " computer; If you built this yourself, then you probably should have gone with the other choice for motherboards (you might be able to return this motherboard to the retailer for the other motherboard listed).

However; if this is a computer that was purchased " off-the shelf ", then you are kind of stuck with it, as you'll have to install all necessary software for the new board...thus voiding any warranty for such computer.

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One side note
by Brechan Aug 24, 2010 6:40AM PDT
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