New build based on X35 or P45 w/o crossfire

[richj]

I am building a new PC for gaming and multitasking. I was looking at ASUS P45 P5Q MB's but since I am not planning on using crossfire, forum members recommended I get an X35 board. Will the latest games still play as well on the X35? Do I give up anything by getting the P35?

So, should I go with this P45 board

ASUS P5Q Pro LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299

or with this X35 board?

ASUS P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131182

 

[sisley_111]

why are you posting same question in two different thread? Please do not overflood forum.

Check in your other thread for answer.

 

[richj]

In case people don't look at both threads, MB questions are mentioned in both threads.

 

[aevm]

There's no such thing as X35

For a single card, your best choices these days are P43 or P45. Here are some examples:
GA-EP43-DS3L ($100, no RAID, no FireWire)
GA-EP45-DS3R or P5Q Pro ($150, more features)

Take a look at these boards at Newegg and compare features.

 

[Shadow703793]

^Exactly. I think OP was reffering to X38(?). P45 chipset gets my vote. Go with a good P45 board from ASUS or Gigabyte.