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CorsePerVita
10-01-2011, 03:39 AM
Today I ordered one of these - but am having a hard time making up my mind on a motherboard.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070

Anyone have one and have a recommendation of a good board to float with it?

Buddy of mine has the same processor and says he is using this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188081

But it looks like the reviews aren't fantastic. I'm not dead set on an EVGA really but just want something that'll work with my 8800GT and other components. All I have is my soundcard (one pci slot) and my 8800GT and those are the only cards and then 2 hard drives running sata..
Fuganater
10-01-2011, 05:12 AM
You want MicroATX? If not I really really like my Asus P67 Sabertooth. I has the thermal armor that you can paint and it hides all the ugliness of a mobo.
CorsePerVita
10-01-2011, 06:22 AM
I'll go search up that motherboard now. Is it pretty reliable? Good stuff? Will flow well with what i've got?
Fuganater
10-01-2011, 10:48 AM
Yes it has more than enough expansion slots for you. Can do SLI. The board automatically Overclocks the 2600K to 4.4GHz
nevermind1534
10-01-2011, 01:21 PM
Next time you need an Intel CPU, ask me about it. I live within driving distance of a Micro Center, and go there usually at least once a month.
CorsePerVita
10-01-2011, 10:33 PM
Alright after researching a lot of reviews and benchmarks I ended up going with gigabyte. I also got 8gb of 2133 on the way.

Also visited xoxide :) I've got some stuff on the way. I think it's time for a case mod.
diluzio91
10-02-2011, 02:11 AM
http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/userpics/10172/smiley-face-popcorn.gif
Fuganater
10-02-2011, 04:47 AM
Also visited xoxide :) I've got some stuff on the way. I think it's time for a case mod.

We expect a thread. :P
CorsePerVita
10-02-2011, 01:19 PM
For sure :) I can't wait!