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what would be a good mobo for this intel core 2 duo E8400 cpu? I intend to overclock, I want a as fast as possible system for photo editing and gaming.

I have some choices:

MSI P35 NEO2-FR and

Gigabyte EP35C-DS3R

I`m opened for any solutions, but I only ask for max price around 150$ and please post the reason for your solution.

thank you!

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The second one is GIGABYTE P35C DS3R
The GIGABYTE verison supports 8GB DDR2 and 4GB DDR3 so the DDR3 option wont become handy also it doesnt OC as well as a motherboard that supports only one (DDR2 or DDR3) due to its memory controller so i say go for the first one

however there are some other suggetsions too :
ASUS P5K-E WIFI
GIGABYTE P35 DS3R
GIGABYTE P35 DS3L
ABIT IP35 PRO


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Maziar, The EP35 hes refering to the is "green" version of the board you posted. I thought I got my friend the P35-DS4 but they sent me the EP35-DS4. As far as the OPs question the I think any of the suggested P35 board will do you just fine. Just get the cheapest one with all the options you're looking for.


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