Which H5x mobo would you pick?

jalyst

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*$153 GA-H57M-USB3 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Spec.aspx?ProductID=3307
*$162 P7H55D-M EVO http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=LZtx6p7WKTP77rsk&templete=2

Trying to decide between these two...
It's for a MythTV BE+FE + Boxee + XBMC, & maybe a NAS.

Based on Anand's articles & some correspondence w/the author....
http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3732
http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3748&p=1
The two Asus boards are better geared for more serious CPU OC's.
But the GA-H55M-USB3 has a slight edge for memory OC/timing...

Have any of you had experience with one or both?
Ideally with one of the G.Skill 2x 2G DD3-1600Mhz! (I think I'm settled on the Eco CL7)
http://gskill.us/forum/showthread.php?p=16764#post16764

Thoughts/advice/experiences greatly appreciated, thanks!

Good-night.
 

jalyst

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Not as simple as it seems on face value....
Never-mind, I'm stepping through it with someone who's been amazingly grateful with his/her time.

Best.