[LGA 1366] Best Motherboard, $ unlimited ???

[Gian124]

What is the best Motherboard available for the Core i7 965 Extreme, intending to overclock between 3.8 and 4.0 (nothing too close to upper limits)

Usage:
Rookie Overclock (intended with watercooled set up, just whatever OC is easy and stable)
Tons of multi-processing, Photo/Video editing and rendering
Probably single GTX295 Video Card
30" LCD Display, mostly graphics ... some gaming...

Only ones I've seen mentioned as *top end* are:
Asus Rampage II Extreme
Asus P6T Deluxe
Gigabyte Extreme
MSI Eclipse
Foxconn Blood Rage
EVGA 132-BL-E758-A1

Thank you in advance for any and all input!

 

[SpinachEater]

I would get a blood rage just based on looks. That thing looks evil.

 

[cjl]

The Rampage II Extreme looks amazing, though the price tag is certainly up there to match.

 

[Gian124]

not to familiar with the differences between Rampage II and the P6T Deluxe... I looked at statistical differences from the site... it seemed as though the Rampage II had better on-board audio, *different* tweak utilities (unsure if better or worse) and the P6T Deluxe had more USBs... beyond that, I have no idea which to go with and why... or which of any among the others to go with.

I haven't overclocked yet, but have built all of my computers for the last 20 years. I think this will be the first one I overclock, and I'm curious what board will be the best performer for my use (mild gaming, heavy on multi-tasking and lots of audio / video apps).

 

[Gian124]

also, any input that separates good from bad motherboards??? most speak of looks and layout... but performance-wise, I can only guess that bios, tools, support, and stability are major considerations...

any other input?

 

[Amg]

oh man the blood rage looks awsome:O, but than asus ramapge II is as well

 

[umeshkumawatsa]

Go for MSI Eclipse sli best mobo with good ability to overclock and best in class with overall performance.

Here is the link it will help u make your decision.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/x58-motherboard-i7,2164.html

Also if you don't want to go with msi or evga then Instead of going with rampage 2 extreme go with gigabyte x58 extreme the performance is just the same and you will save couple of $s if u go with Gigabyte.

MSI and EVGA are best overclocking tools and performance with reliability and under really good price.

Hope u find this information useful and u can contact me at umeshkumawatsa@gmail.com

 

[mgabriel]

Asus Rampage 3 Formula no doubt, i have one