Ok so i'm getting my first custom built comp and i'm having trouble deciding which mobo would be the best for me...i'm buying a barebones system, so i only have a few choices on what to get...i've already purchased most of the components that i'll be installing...here is what i've bought so far:
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Now here are the board choices i have... i'd like a board for gaming, one that i can use the above components in...i'm not really interested in ocing or anything like that...but i'd like a board that will last me a good 3-4years...also i'm planning on getting the Q6600 as my processor...anyway here are my choices:
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L P35, 1333FSB, PCI Express, DDR2, Sound, 1Gb LAN
ASUS P5K SE P35, 1333FSB, PCI Express, DDR2, Sound, 1Gb LAN
I used this on many builds but be careful when buying a HSF, as the north bridge is too close to the CPU. Apart from this the motherboard is vary stable. I just built one this friday and OCed a E2180 to 2.7Ghz stable out the box. I can go to 3Ghz+ on this board, but needs better cooling.
I am finishing an install on a new PC for my cousin as we speak, using the Gigabyte! I recomend it.I have an ASUS Striker in my own PC, nightmare to get running properly, the Gigabyte was a treat. I know where my money will be going next time.
the only thing is the gigabyte doesn't support sli...i'm only buying one card as of now, but i like the option of being able to add another if i choose too...
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