Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 - $77.99 - easy OC (yeah I know you said no, but it is so easy to OC to 3.0GHz which is really speedy eliminating the need to purchase a more expensive CPU)
http://clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A1938427 ClubIT
that considers this MB: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA775 Intel, is there another or better choice for the money, especially considering the OC plan? Also, what would you do to go above and beyond stock cooling?
I'd go for the abit board and try the stock heatsink. It might be ok. I use zalman fan mate II rpm adjusters (about $7) and turn the rpm setting to about 3000. I hate noise.
Personally, I would go for IP35-E since it overclocks about the same as some other P35 boards. Sure the flagship boards will beat it out, but for how much more & by how many mhz? Especially if I were on a tight budget.
Message edited by akhilles on 10-29-2007 at 01:37:45 PM
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