Motherboard suggestions?

[count_dissident]

I am looking for motherboard suggestions for a DAW build. Listed are the minimum requirements.Thanks!!

Chipset: Intel P35
CPU: Intel Quad
FSB: 1066MHz (1333MHz)
Memory: DDR2 800 (1066)
Storage: Sata Raid
IEEE 1394: TI Chipset
Crossfire or SLI ready

 

[BlackKnight7891]

gigabyte p45 ds3r
Q9300 or Q9450

gskill 2x2gb ddr2 pc6400
WD or samsung 2x 500gb disks (should cost around $240)
it be a crossfire board iEEE1394 is standard on new motherboards.
FSB up to 1600
onboard raid

 

[count_dissident]

Thank you for the suggestions!! The P45 DS3R really seems to have alot of features and covers everything I need.I was also considering the Abit IP35 Pro. Any thoughts on the Abit board?

 

[chuckm]

Thank you for the suggestions!! The P45 DS3R really seems to have alot of features and covers everything I need.I was also considering the Abit IP35 Pro. Any thoughts on the Abit board?

Some think the abit is the best P35 board you can get. Don't know, haven't done builds with ALL of them, but for me, I'm getting that or the IP 45 PRO, which hasn't been released yet. The IP35Pro is now discontinued on the abit site and Newegg only has open box, they are pushing the Pro XE.
Link for the P45 if you haven't seen it;
http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/motherboard/motherboard_detail.php?pMODEL_NAME=IP45+Pro&fMTYPE=LGA775