Buying a new motherboard.

[DorkSterr]

Hello guys, I am currently in the process of buying a new motherboard and I am having a hard time choosing which to pick, my picks are: Asus Rampage, Asus Maximus II, or the nForce 780i, as of now I am using an EN 8800GT from ASUS but I will most likely go ATi with their 4870/4870X2 (I'm not quite sure yet). Which board will get me at 3.4GHz on a Q6600 is my main question.

Thanks

 

[boulard83]

If you want to go for ATI, you should buy a ASUS Rampage Formula or ASUS Maximus II Formula.

 

[evongugg]

Welcome to the forums!

If you will be using a single video card, get the P45 chipset, Asus Maximus II Formula.
If you are planning on Crossfire, get the X48, Asus Rampage.
Both should overclock great.

 

[boulard83]

Yup, even answered More clearely

 

[aevm]

+1 for evongugg's answer.

I think the smartest solution is HD 4870 X2 + a cheaper P45 motherboard. For example the P5Q Pro is $105 at Newegg and the Maximus 2 Formula is $270.

If you prefer two HD 4870 cards make sure they are the 1GB version.

 

[ragsters]

The Asus Rampage Formula is the best DDR2 Mobo ever made.

 

[DorkSterr]

what's the difference between Rampage and Rampage Extreme? Is it only that the Extreme supports water cooling?

 

[boulard83]

Extreme have more candy