C2D-ASUS marriage Info

[nubeekb]

Hi,

Please let me know what would be the optimum solution (price/performance) for ASUS MoBo if I buy a C2D E6400:
1. With Onboard graphics
2. Without Onboard graphics

would the P5B series be reliable for C2D....how would you compare it with Intel Original Desktop DG965WH?

In case I buy a P5B-VM and add a graphics card after some time, would there be any issue?

Thanks

 

[Assman]

i got e6400 & p5b, i love that "marriage" LOL
overclocks like crazy
what are you going to use the rig for? are you planning on ocing?

 

[nubeekb]

Sorry...I won't OC...I am not into xtreme gaming...my applications would be more on Audio-Video rendering, watching DVDs, using Matlab and occasional 3D gaming...

 

[sleepy127]

You can usually turn off the onboard video in the bios if you decide to buy one later.

 

[Doughbuy]

I would just get the P5B, and get a low end graphics card for around 100, much better performance and it will last you longer...

No point in getting a board with integrated and upgrading later...

 

[Assman]

Sorry...I won't OC...I am not into xtreme gaming...my applications would be more on Audio-Video rendering, watching DVDs, using Matlab and occasional 3D gaming...

that's exactly what ocing IS FOR, if you were into xtreme gaming you'd have to get a good video card.