Differences between P35 boards?

[San-J]

I have decided to get a Gigabyte P35 board, as they are good overclockers (or so I am told) but I am new to all this and am a bit confused!

What are the differences between the different boards, and which would be right for me? I don't need DDR3 support, and no need for 2 16x pci-slots for graphics cards (think that is right).

Thanks.

 

[g-paw]

If I remember correctly, the DS3R will allow for RAID 5 while the DS3L will only do RAID o or 1 but double check that. In all likelihood the DS3L will be fine
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050

 

[nickc07]

DS3L supports NO RAID!! While DS3R supports Raid 0/1/0+1/5.

Also DS3R has 8 sata ports while DS3L only has 4.

I have heard the DS3R Onboard sound is better than DS3L too.

 

[Maziar]

most (%90) of P35 boards have 2x16x slots but its limited to 16x and 4x when in crossfire mode , my recommendation is : ASUS P5K , ASUS P5K-E , GIGAYBTE P35 DS3R

 

[erloas]

Also not all of the Gigabyte P35 boards have firewire/IEEE 1394. So if you need that make sure the motherboard you are getting has it.

 

[laxhockey9]

I just built a system with the DS3L board, and I can tell you first hand that if you are looking for a very straight forward board layout this is what you are looking for. It does not have fancier options such as RAID, 2 pci xpress x16 slots, but it does have a few pci slots. This is a good board for someone who wants to make a low to medium end system (capable of recent technology, but not overpriced). Hope this helps =)