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Which motherboard should I get for my E6750, 8800 GT?

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First off this computer is going to be for gaming. I've read around forums and people suggest the p35 chipset. I got some that I like already and here is the list. The problem is I don't know which one to get. I want a motherboard that is easy to overclock my E6750 with because I haven't OCed a cpu yet. I also have a 22" Samsung LCD SyncMaster so would I need SLI to play games really smooth since the resolution is high? I need some help please.

Some mobo's on that list are around $140+ and I need to know if those are really worth it compared to the ones that are 90-$120 only. If not I might as well go with the cheaper one.
Thank You

GIGABYTE GA-P35C-DS3R LGA 775 P35 + ICH9R Motherboard
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005312

ASUS P5K SE Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1333MHz PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066) ATX
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005929

GIGABYTE Intel P35 + ICH9 Chipset DDR2 1066 ATX GA-P35-DS3L Rev 2.0(This is what I am thinking of getting, any ideas?)
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10006307

DFI BLOOD IRON P35-T2RL LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136038

MSI P35 Neo2-FR Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1333MHz PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066) ATX Motherboard
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005412

GIGABYTE GA-N650SLI-DS4L Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1333MHz PC2-6400 (DDR2-800) ATX
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10007300

ASUS P5KC Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1333MHz DDR3 1333MHz
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005962

ASUS P5K-V Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1333MHz PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066) ATX
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005540

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R Intel Core 2 Duo (Desktop) Socket 775 1333MHz PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066)
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005276
 
abit IP35 pro.. the easiest overclocking there is.. do it all from windows with abit guru.. no sli thow..

trog
 
Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R
 
J-Man said:
Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R
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That mobo is a little over $140 so it might be a possibility, anyways..

I did some researching and according to the review the

MSI P35 Neo2-FR Core 2 Quad Socket 775 1333MHz PC2-8500 (DDR2-1066)
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10005412

is a overall good mobo for a budget gaming board. This is probably what I might get unless some of you guys can prove how this mobo is bad somehow? Here is where I read the information at. http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3169&p=11&cp=4#comments

My other question is... Will this motherboard be able to work with Penryn in the future? The review says that it will be able too once they release a bio's update. To update the bios don't I need a floppy drive?
 
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No you don't need a floppy drive. But if you have one it is strongly reccomended you use that method. Windows flashing is pretty risky.
 
you can also flash a lot with the flash drive cant you hat?
 
I don't know about flash drives. I have a floppy drive and it's a safe method, so I studied that one.
 
DFI blood iron if you know your way around a bios very well. otherwise all gigabyte p35 boards are good, just make sure you get the rev 2.
 
panchoman said:
DFI blood iron if you know your way around a bios very well. otherwise all gigabyte p35 boards are good, just make sure you get the rev 2.
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Rev.2 isnt that good, one feature that is rather useless that is missing is firewire. Just a side note. I'd purchase the GA P35 DS4 if I were you.
 
panchoman said:
DFI blood iron if you know your way around a bios very well. otherwise all gigabyte p35 boards are good, just make sure you get the rev 2.
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Couldn't have said it better myself. I love my Giga DS3R and my Blood Iron. Giga for it's stability, the Blood Iron for an awesome bios.
 
Paulieg said:
Couldn't have said it better myself. I love my Giga DS3R and my Blood Iron. Giga for it's stability, the Blood Iron for an awesome bios.
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I prefer the blood iron for One thing, the fan control is awesome with the adjustable PWM, from 0 to 127, unlike most other boards that exclude this feature, saves me a lot of money; i dont have to buy fan controllers/resistors.
 
AHHHHHH!! So many choices =/ Right now I am debatting with the Gigabyte ds3r, ds3l, GA-P35C-DS3R , blood iron or the MSI P35 Neo2-FR.

Whats the difference with rev 1 and 2? How will I know which motherboard rev it is by looking online?
 
I say the DFI or the GB P35-DS3.

EDIT But GA-N650SLI-DS4L, is pretty nice too.
 
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