I'm looking to build my first OC system. I know what PSU/RAM I'm getting (Antec 500w Neopower and Mushkin ddr2800 2x1GB) But I need suggestions for the chip and mobo.
So far I've read a lot about the e21x0 series of chips and I'll be going with one of those, probably an e2160, but I can't decide on the mobo. My budget is around ~250 give or take 10 bucks.
I've read a lot of mixed reviews on the gigabyte ds3l P35 board so I can't make my final decision on the mobo just yet. Does anyone have any other mobo suggestions for under $120?
I dont plan on going SLI ever, so thats not an issue. I do currently have an 8800GTS 320MB from my last system that I'll be using until it dies.
I also plan on getting an AC7 cooler for it.
Any advice before I take the plunge?
Oh, forgot to mention that my budget is only for the mobo/chip/ram/CPU cooler. I already have all the other components.
So far I've read a lot about the e21x0 series of chips and I'll be going with one of those, probably an e2160, but I can't decide on the mobo. My budget is around ~250 give or take 10 bucks.
I've read a lot of mixed reviews on the gigabyte ds3l P35 board so I can't make my final decision on the mobo just yet. Does anyone have any other mobo suggestions for under $120?
I dont plan on going SLI ever, so thats not an issue. I do currently have an 8800GTS 320MB from my last system that I'll be using until it dies.
I also plan on getting an AC7 cooler for it.
Any advice before I take the plunge?
Oh, forgot to mention that my budget is only for the mobo/chip/ram/CPU cooler. I already have all the other components.