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Rampage2oo9 · May 11, 2010

Hi people i was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice im looking for a mother board to fit my other components i currently have :
intel q6700 cpu
nvidea gts 250
4gb of corsair dominator ram @1066

but im lost for a motherboard to fit these any advice is welcome as im a noob to pc building

tinymouse2 · May 11, 2010

Any of the LGA775 chipsets will be able to fit those components.
As for which one to get? If you're sure you want to go for Core2Quad instead of the i5 750 then the Gigabyte mobos are usually the highest quality.

Just note that the Nvidia chipset motherboards aren't any good for overclocking and are only really good if you want to SLI. I might be regretting my choice of the 780i

Kamokazi · May 11, 2010

I can vouch for the nVidia chipsets not being good for OCing. I was never able to get any stable overclock that was worthwhile.

If you already have the chip, any Intel P45-based motherboard would be a good choice. Otherwise I would take tiny's suggestion and go with a Core i5...MUCH better CPU.

tinymouse2 · May 11, 2010

And not that much more expensive.
The gain is well worth it

Rampage2oo9 · May 11, 2010

do you guys have any perticular models in mind im a real noob but please take in to account the parts i already have stated in first post.

tinymouse2 · May 11, 2010

Just go to somewhere like www.overclockers.co.uk if you're in the UK or www.newegg.com if you're in the US.
Just go through the mobo section and pop over to google and type in "<mobo name> review" and check out what the reviews say.

I can't vouch for any, someone else might be able to :thup:

w2richwood · May 11, 2010

asus p5q have a good line of p45 chipset boards would go good with that quad you have
Rich

Rampage2oo9 · May 11, 2010

i have just been recommended to buy the DFI LANParty DK-P35-T2RS . its availible for just 43 quid . or should i aim for higher model ?

Grnfinger · May 11, 2010

I'd be looking at X48 chipset or P45
DFI is a fussy board for overclocking

Rampage2oo9 · May 11, 2010

ok but i really need exact models to go for if you could name a few or do certain brands not mean much ?

arcanise · May 11, 2010

i have amotherboard thats lga775 that can handle extreme OC

pm for detail

Seanie's Show · May 11, 2010

Rampage2oo9 said:
ok but i really need exact models to go for if you could name a few or do certain brands not mean much ?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=5&subid=1050

top one in the list is an excellent price for an x48 board, x48 is top of the LGA 775 motherboard list, its intels best LGA775 chipset.

EDIT: only downside ive just noticed is its a DDR3 motherbaord, not sure if the ram you have already is DDR2 or DDR3

Rampage2oo9 · May 11, 2010

mine is ddr2 but thanks anyway

Jolly-Swagman · May 11, 2010

This Gigabyte P45 Mobo would suit your needs here
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Comp...DDR2+PCI-Express+Motherboard+?productId=34744

Grnfinger · May 11, 2010

Rampage Formula X48
Maximus Formula X38
Gigabyte UD3P P45
Gigabyte UD3L P45
Asus P5Q Pro Turbo P45
Asus Maximus II Formula P45
DFI LP Dk P45-T2RS

different price points depending on your budget, all boards are great clockers some better than others.
I would grab a Rampage Formula if it were me, there are a few used boards around you can grab for around 125USD, the gigabyte UD3P is a stellar board as well

Best advice is pick your budget after you kwow how much $$ you want to spend then start researching the boards

Rampage2oo9 · May 12, 2010

thanks for the advice guys

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