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Best mobo for socket 775 (E6600)

Best mobo for socket 775 (E6600)
« on: November 07, 2010, 03:56:14 pm »
Hi guys,

Before I buy some DDR2 for my GA-EP35-DS3L Board I was toying with the idea of maybe getting a board which takes DDR3 with my E6600.
The obvious advantage been a quicker system and the not too big a diff in prices between DDR2 and DDR3.

I believe the EP35 is limited to 800mhz recommended.

any suggestions to a decent board or any general comments will be most welcome.

PS- I'm looking for about 4 gig mem

TYVM

wiggy
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Re: Best mobo for socket 775 (E6600)
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2010, 04:05:47 pm »
I think in general that is a sensible solution as DDR3 is mainstream now and DDR2 is being forced out. That means that DDR3 prices will continue to fall whereas DDR2 prices will start to increase. As you quite rightly mention there is also the added performance benefit.

I don't generally promote any particular board because it is very much a personal decision, depending on budget, features you need, future upgrades you may have in mind, etc. If you like a particular board I am more than happy to give you my opinion of it.
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Re: Best mobo for socket 775 (E6600)
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2010, 04:25:03 pm »
Nice one DM :)

I'l do a bit of research and throw a few suggestions for your keen eyes ;)

Ive noticed a lot of boards are micro atx as opposed to atx which I have now.

My case will take atx no problem.

My only worry is that matx boards may limit the use of a cpu cooler (I plummed for a Nexus FLC 3000 R2 when I upgraded) and I cant really see a distinct advantage of a matx board over atx, unless of course if you have only a small case.
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Re: Best mobo for socket 775 (E6600)
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2010, 04:55:18 pm »
Personally unless you are planning an entertainment system for the living room etc I wouldnt go for a MATX board. I find them too restricting in options.
Gigabyte X58A-UD7
i7 920
Dominators 1600 x6 12GB
6970 2GB
HX850
256GB SSD, Sam 1TB, WDB320GB
Blu-Ray
HAF 932

Gigabyte Z68X-UD5-B3
i7 3770K
Vengeance 1600 16GB
6950 2GB
HCP1200W
Revo Drive x2, 1.5TB WDB RAID0
16x DLRW
StrikeX S7
Full water cooling
3 x 27" Iiy