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darksied   08-18-2008 at 11:53:44 PM

I'm trying to pick out a motherboard that will be good at overclocking the Q6600 that I am getting. I don't have too much money to spend (about $120-$150) and need a decent motherboard. Someone recommended the P5Q, but I have no idea which version to get. I have a single Nvidia 8800GTS (so Crossfire would be a waste in more than one way). I have 3GB of Ram at 800MHz.

Could any one give me a link to the Motherboard best suited for my needs at NewEgg.com.

Also could someone tell me what 16-Phase power and 8-Phase power means?

I can give additional info about my system if needed.

Hopefully I can decide tonight and put in an order for the new parts. :)

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Craxbax   08-19-2008 at 12:21:55 AM
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In that price range look at the P5Q pro in P45 but I would just get a DS3L $85 ( unless you are using crossfire) in P35 flavor for the Q6600. You will be limited by temps and cooling with the 65nm quad. If you had a 45nm quad then I would go with a P45 chipset.

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darksied   08-19-2008 at 12:34:44 AM
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Thanks for the recommendation. I was originally looking at a P5K and someone recommended the P5Q.

Would you recommend the DS3L over the P5K for OCing a Q6600 and which version would be best?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] rder=PRICE


Message edited by darksied on 08-19-2008 at 12:37:37 AM
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Shadowthor   08-19-2008 at 02:23:20 AM
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P5Q-E if you plan to overclock the quad.

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darksied   08-19-2008 at 02:30:53 AM
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The crossfire technology seems like a waste though.

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