Choosing a mobo for a Core 2Quad Q9550

[aintd5]

Hello guys, I'm trying to choose a motherboard for Q9550 Socket 775. Was wondering if anyone has any particular suggestions? What memory would you choose? Can/should I go with DDR3 2000MHz? I'm planning to do a lot of memory heavy work (3ds max, Photoshop, etc.). Thanks for your help!

 

[aznguy0028]

Gigabyte-EP45-UD3P - 114.99$ after rebate

one of the best boards, ever for LGA775

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

a big NO to the DDR3, get DDR2 - 1066mhz.

you can read the review about the board at anand's. i personally have built many computers for people w/this board. rock solid everytime. wish i had one myself at times. -hugs my x38-

http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3508

 

[aintd5]

Gigabyte-EP45-UD3P - 114.99$ after rebate

one of the best boards, ever for LGA775

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

a big NO to the DDR3, get DDR2 - 1066mhz.

you can read the review about the board at anand's. i personally have built many computers for people w/this board. rock solid everytime. wish i had one myself at times. -hugs my x38-

http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=3508

Hmmm, does 2x2048MB Kit G.Skill 4GBPI 1100MHz CL5.0-5-5-15 (1.8-1.9V) sound good? The Gigabyte mobo you've mentioned looks good and should support this RAM, right?

 

[theAnimal]

Hmmm, does 2x2048MB Kit G.Skill 4GBPI 1100MHz CL5.0-5-5-15 (1.8-1.9V) sound good? The Gigabyte mobo you've mentioned looks good and should support this RAM, right?

Yes, that looks good.