motherboard decision

[akshay313]

im building a new computer and i have to pick a motherboard. any one have any suggestions? im looking for 1 with core 2 duo support and i want it to be reliable and easy to set up. any ideas?
also overclocking isnt a must.

 

[esa193]

id sya the nvidia 680i
its got built in ethernet and high deff aduio
3 pciexsprese slots
and its great for over clocking
its just support for quad core to
and also ddr2 dual channle ram

 

[LambOfGod]

Check this board out


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127235

Not too expensive, has a great Chipset.

Supports DDR2 800

Good Reviews, Passive Cooler.

Looks great to me

 

[LambOfGod]

id sya the nvidia 680i
its got built in ethernet and high deff aduio
3 pciexsprese slots
and its great for over clocking
its just support for quad core to
and also ddr2 dual channle ram

EDIT:
Never mind

 

[akshay313]

srry i forgot to mention i want it to be inexpensive maybe 100-120, the 680i is like 300. way out of my price range

 

[ownage]

Gigabyte P965 DS3, ASUS P5B or P5B-E they are a little (like 10 bucks) out of your price range, but are the best for the price.

 

[TRDCorolla1]

At first glance, I like this one. Might not be the best around, but I feel it's a great performer regardless:

GIGABYTE GA-965GM-S2 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel G965 Express Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128024

 

[ownage]

Integrated video = no no

 

[TRDCorolla1]

Damn, I just found out that it's a micro ATX and has integrated video. Scratch that and consider this one:

GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128012

 

[ownage]

thats what i said above Its a good board, also look at the ASUS P5B-E too.