Help choose motherboard

bpm

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Hello, I recently bought almost all new computer parts and I need a motherboard to go with it all.
Computer specs:
-C2Q 6600(g0 stepping)
-geforce 8800gt
-zerotherm btf90 cooler (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835887002&Tpk=zerotherm+btf90)
-x3 1000watt psu
-200gb 7200rpm HD (i plan to get another HD and use two in raid 0)
-4gigs (4x 1gb sticks) OCZ DDR2 pc8500 RAM

If you could please suggest the top motherboard(s) if I plan to use SLI, and also the top motherboard(s) if I do NOT plan to use SLI. THANKS!

Motherboard must support raid 0

*Price is not an issue*
 

chookman

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Can i make a few comments on parts listed? cause im going to

The CPU cooler youd be better with an Arctic Freezer 7, Zalman 9500/9700 or the big one Thermalright 120 Ultra. All of these are either cheaper than your current or offer better cooling.

The PSU is overkill and expensive. If you want SLI id go with stong 600-800W PSU or non-SLI strong 400-500W is all you need. Corsair520 or 620 is awesome, PCPC, Seasonic, Antec. They are all cheaper and enough to power your system.

The RAM is also OC you dont need 8500 unless you are EXTREME ocing. Id get some 800 stuff in 2x2gb leave room for upgrading later. even with the cheapest 8500ocz on newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227181 youd be looking at $240 whereas you can get 2x2gb at 800 for $135 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227248

Thats my rant... now for mo-bo's

SLI:
Asus P5N32-SLI
eVGA 680i
or Gigabytes 680i variatant (cant member the name)

NON-SLI:
depends on budget but...
Asus P5K and P5E range.
Giga GA-P35 or GA-x38