Need a motherboard advice for this system

[Pharaun]

Q6600
Geforce 8800GT
2gb 800mhz ram (brand havent decided yet, probably kingston)

If possible, I don't want to spend more than 150$ but feel free to comment as you like. I am open to suggestions. I'll mainly use the system for gaming.

And yes, I am going to OC the cpu to 3.0ghz

Thanks

 

[tlmck]

Either one of these will do. The main difference is the DS3R has RAID.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000280&Description=ds3&bop=And&CompareItemList=N82E16813128050%2CN82E16813128059

 

[Pharaun]

thanks

 

[akhilles]

This is a good ram deal for your build:

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/5253827

 

[tricky trees]

On a similar note (i have my spec below) my friend wants to buy my board, chip and ram.
I'm thinking 'why not' so i can get a better board, q6600 and some 1066 ram. Is this a good move right now or should i hold off for a board that supports 45nm chips and ddr2+ddr3? Correct me if some boards already do this please.
Also is it really worth moving up from 800mhz ram to 1066mhz??
$250 is about my limit for a board.

 

[tlmck]

On a similar note (i have my spec below) my friend wants to buy my board, chip and ram.
I'm thinking 'why not' so i can get a better board, q6600 and some 1066 ram. Is this a good move right now or should i hold off for a board that supports 45nm chips and ddr2+ddr3? Correct me if some boards already do this please.
Also is it really worth moving up from 800mhz ram to 1066mhz??
$250 is about my limit for a board.

Take a look at the Gigabyte GA-P35C-DS3R to see if it suits your needs. http://www.gigabyte-usa.com/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2524&ModelName=GA-P35C-DS3R

 

[akhilles]

You don't need 1066mhz ram for 1066mhz fsb cpu. Just half of the fsb. 667mhz. 800mhz will give you some leeway.

 

[Pharaun]

Thanks for the ram advice akhilles. Can you also tell me why this ram is good for my build? Why 2gb in one slot instead of 1+1?

Secondly, why are people choosing Giga P35 models when the TH reviews say MSI P35 Neo2-FIR is more suitable for overclocking?

 

[akhilles]

Doesn't matter as much as the price, IMO. I got 4x1gb cuz they were on crazy sales.

With 2x2gb, you can throw in another kit to make it 8 gigs:

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5269577;jsessionid=KxGOA37NcB-kCu8HYssznw**.node3?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I think it has to do with popularity. Gigabyte made very solid budget overclocking P965-DS3 board. People would choose DS3L over MSI anyday.

 

[Pharaun]

I don't think I will ever need 8 gbs or ram

Seriously? Maybe I should too.. mm gotta read more about this.

 

[Pharaun]

Just noticed that DS3L is 40USD cheaper than a MSI P35 PLATINIUM. The think I loved about the MSI board was the pipes actually.