MoBo suggestions required: i7 + 2xHD5770

[Eldar]

I'm starting to put together the component list for my new PC, and to start with I'm looking at the motherboard.

To start with, my CPU of choice will be an i7.

My main concern is going to be slot space on the board, as my current GPU solution is to take my existing double-height XFX HD5770 and add in a second, single-slot HD5770.

Right now I have no plans on overclocking any components, if that has any bearing on my choice.

I've had a good experience with Asus MoBos in the past so if there's an Asus that fits my needs, then that'd likely be my first preference, but I'm open to all good suggestions.

Budget for the MoBo is around $200.

Thanks for taking your time to read & hopefully answer my query!

Neil.

 

[itzdanielp]

I would go with an Asus Sabertooth P67


Extremely solid and reliable board with SLI support.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131702

 

[ewood]

i would skip p67 board and go for a z68 board so you can use your cards and still have access to the integrated gpu's quick sync; you cant do that with p67 and h67 doesnt allow crossfire or overclocking which you may use in the future as the system ages. go for a z68 board
im partial to gigabyte: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128512

msi option which has OC genie (push a button and board will OC your cpu and integrated gpu to a save level http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130606

 

[Eldar]

Thanks for the quick responses.

Doing some of my own research now... Asus P8Z68-V PRO? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730

I guess I'm big on brand loyalty. As I said OC'ing isn't really on my agenda right now.

I also have a limited choice as far as stock is concerned - I'm buying through work to qualify for a department discount and I can only get what our suppliers have in stock. So some suggestions whilst looking great are unfortunately not practical :-(