Help me pick out a motherboard.

[phen0m]

I am new to computer building/modding, as all of you who have saw me on this forum already know, and I am not sure what to look for in motherboards.
I would greatly appreciate help :]

My budget is (flexibly): $85-$100.
I don't care about the number of usb ports (as long as its over 3)
I don't care about firewire ports (I'll buy a card if I need some)
I don't care about ones with video cards and nic's already installed, I mean, I don't care if they have it or not.
I do want a overclockable motherboard though.
Socket 775. ATX.

I found two that I liked but I just skimmed over the motherboard section at TD for like 10 minutes.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...553&CatId=1533
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...796&CatId=1533

[nevermind1534]

I say go with the 680i SLI. It's full-size ATX and supports SLI. I think I might get that board, and I will also reccommend it for a friend looking for parts.

~~~~EDIT The 680i is OEM, so you will need cables. I may have an extra I/O shield, if the one that comes with the case doesn't fit, assuming that it doesn't come with anything. I also have all of those IDE cables.

[phen0m]

How many cables come with non-OEM motherboards?

[nevermind1534]

OEM stuff usually doesn't come with anything, although it is usually worth the savings.

[phen0m]

What about regular motherboards?
Do I need to buy a lot of cables if I get that one?

[nevermind1534]

Retail ones come with everything.You won't need to buy a ton, and I might be able to send you what you need, if you don't want to buy cables.

[crenn]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128345

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813135093

[nevermind1534]

Unless you plan on doing SLI, go with one of those. The ECS is cheaper.

[phen0m]

Thanks crenn.

[J-Roc]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128345

OR

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813135093

The first one says it only supports a FSB of 1600 & 1333 Mhz and the bottom one say 1333 & 1066 Mhz.

Somthing to note: Make sure its compatible with the rest of your components.