New motherboard

[theoulis]

I'd like to buy a new motherboard for q6600. I use it almost 24/7 and also, I want to overclock it as much as possible. 3,4-3,5 ghz if possible (on air with z600 push-pull)! I have DDR2 rams... HELP please!

 

[Maziar]

A good P45 board would be fine such as ASUS P5Q or Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R

 

[theoulis]

What about asus maximus II Gene?

 

[Maziar]

Its good but its a mATX board,if you want ROG series,Maximus II Formula would be good

 

[theoulis]

What's the difference? I won't use 3 gpus!

 

[Maziar]

Well Maximus Formula has some extra features like LCD Poster,also a better cooling and usually ROG series OC better.
What's your budget ?

 

[theoulis]

Almost 150 euros. But Maximus II Gene also has LCD poster and I think that the differences in the cooling system are trivial.

 

[Maziar]

As i said GENE is a mATX board,do you need a mATX board ?

 

[theoulis]

Not exactly but why do I have to pay 30 euros more? :S Will it serve me better?

 

[Maziar]

As i said you can ASUS P5Q or Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R,they are both cheaper than Maximus II formula and are good boards with good reviews from the web

 

[theoulis]

Okay. Thnx a lot. P5Q deluxe is on the same price as maximus II gene! Gigabyte is not sold here in Greece! Also, I think that gene has better cooling system, or not?

 

[Maziar]

If you want a mATX motherboard go for Gene,but P5Q Deluxe is an ATX motherboard

 

[theoulis]

Which one will serve me better? I won't use 3 vgas.. :S

 

[Maziar]

Both will be fine,however if you have an ATX case go for P5Q Deluxe.
mATX boards are mostly used in SFF cases

 

[theoulis]

ATX require full cases?

 

[Maziar]

Full and mid tower cases

 

[theoulis]

Ah okay. Thnx a lot! I'm not sure what I'm gonna buy..

 

[Maziar]

If you can go for P6Q Deluxe then go for it,what's your computer case ?

 

[theoulis]

NZXT Lexa Redline!

 

[Maziar]

Its midtower case,go for the ASUS P5Q Deluxe,because as i sad mATX boards are usually used in SFF cases

 

[theoulis]

Ok thnx a lot!

 

[Maziar]

No problem glad to help