Need some help choosing a mobo for C2D SLI setup

[patmoore]

Alright folks, just some quick assistance please.

I'm upgrading the key components in my system, RAM, CPU and Mobo. The first two have been chosen

Corsair 2GB DDR2 XMS2-6400C4
Intel C2D E6600

Not got a clue about the mobo, needs to be SLI as I have 2 7900GTs and needs to be a decent overclocker, as I plan on pushing the system a little. Should I wait for the 680i or something currently available be good enough?

Thanks for any help

 

[darkstar782]

To be honest if you are wanting to overclock I'd get a 975x board (Intel Badaxe or Asus P5W DH) and use hacked drivers.

The nForce boards are crappy overclockers...

 

[patmoore]

Any other advice?

 

[jamesgoddard]

if you are wanting to overclock I'd get a 975x board (Abit AW9D-Max) and use hacked drivers.

The nForce boards are crappy overclockers...

 

[darkstar782]

Failing that wait till middle of next month and pick up an nForce 680i, they are supposed to be good overclockers.

Either way, C2D on nForce 4 and nFoce 590 = crap imho.

 

[BUFF]

Should I wait for the 680i or something currently available be good enough?

supposedly launches on the 8th of November ...

 

[McParty]

I'm waiting on the 680i. It just makes sense since they will also be upgradable to quad core when I can afford that! I bought my case, psu, gpu's, hard drives and dvd/cd burners. Hope that on the 8th or very soon after the 680i will be available!