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[Solved] Which motherboard should I use?

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Best answer from gkay09.

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Hello there.

 

I've recently been looking around on what motherboard I should select for my i5 build.

 

These 1156 motherboards are I've got in mind that are in my price range.

 

ASUS P7P55D LE - $229.70 AUD
http://www.pcmarket.com.au/18163_A [...] _Mothe.php

 

MSI P55-GD65 - $248.90 AUD
http://www.pcmarket.com.au/17742_M [...] otherb.php

 

ASUS P7P55D - $265.60 AUD
http://www.pcmarket.com.au/17942_A [...] therbo.php

 


The price doesn't really play a large role between these products.
All I want to know:
*What is going to perform the best.
*What is going to be the most reliable.

 

Thanks.


Message edited by Shappo on 09-18-2009 at 12:17:54 PM
Both the ASUS boards dont support SLI but the MSI does...
And if you are overclocking, then the MSI P55-GD65 and ASUS P7P55D would be better choices...
Another mobo that you consider -
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P

Here the mobos are pretty cheap...
http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf
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Both the ASUS boards dont support SLI but the MSI does...
And if you are overclocking, then the MSI P55-GD65 and ASUS P7P55D would be better choices...
Another mobo that you consider -
GIGABYTE GA-P55-UD4P

Here the mobos are pretty cheap...
http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf

Reply to gkay09

Alright, thanks again for helping me :)
Nearly got this build thought out.

 

I'm favouring the MSI Board since it has better features.

 

So you think the MSI board would be alright?
I not going to put a good video card in it, as you explained to me before. (Because the new ones are comming out later)


Message edited by Shappo on 09-18-2009 at 02:52:45 PM
Reply to Shappo

I know its not on your list but have you considered the GA-P55-UD3P from gigabyte? Great OC'ers and I've never had a problem with either my x58 or 790x. Plus they look great ;) I guess you need to think about whether you want Xfire or SLI too.

Plus its a little cheaper Price range: $192.01 to $239.74 AUD at 41 stores. You could spend the extra on some killer Ram.

Reply to funguseater

Okay Thanks.
Seems like a good board.

But the MSI one is good?
Just wanting to know what one would be the best.

Reply to Shappo
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