Wusy (& Co.), thanks for the prompt and informative response. I would appreciate some additional clarification.
My intent in buying the ASUS P5N32SLI Premium is not to run quad-SLI, but I do want a board that will run the Core 2 Duo, will be capable of running SLI, and could also run Quad Core when its released in mid-Novemeber. So, essentially, I'm looking for the holy grail of foward compatibility. I understood the ASUS P5N32SLI Premium is a nForce 590 Intel Edition board but, from what your saying, the C55XE MCP (Intel) is not equiped on that board? (By the way, what exactly is the C55XE MCP and why does it allow a mobo to run Quad Core?) If I were to buy the ASUS P5N32SLI Premium, could a bios revision allow forward compatibility with Quad?
Finally, would you recommend a different board -- currently available -- which would meet my intended specs better? Thought I'm more interested in SLI than CrossFire because of the maturity of SLI -- if I was to re-evaluate that, what mobo -- currently available -- would you suggest for Core 2 Duo, CrossFire, and Quad Core later?
I've pulled the n00b trigger here and fired a ton of questions. I appreciate the time and welcome any opinions. TIA.