Best Quad Core MB for E5320 Processor

[MILLERJAM99]

I am currently looking ot purchase a motherboard for a gaming rig. I might do some video editing in the future but for most part just gaming.

I currently have most of the hardware.

I have a e5320 quad core processor.
4gb pc2 memory ordered for it
2 - 250 gb SATA hds that i would like to have in a raid configuration
dvd burner and dvd drive.
8800 gt video card


so basically something that would support my processor and do raid are the main things and maybe SLI in the future. Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I would like wifi also but not necessary.

 

[o1die]

You have a xeon 771 cpu; the boards are expensive and require ecc registered ddr2; newegg has some open box 771 boards starting at $160 with no accessories; you can order a backplate from asus and asrock, not sure about other brands. If you don't need a server board, I would return the cpu for credit and get a regular quad core such as the q6600 or q9300. The boards and memory are cheaper. You can use a single cpu in a 2 cpu board, if you decide to go ahead and order.