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If you want performance, then DDR2 1200MHz RAM is faster than any DDR3 currently available, so that would be the logical choice if you're going for performance. However, newly released motherboards are obviously encouraging the switch from DDR2 to DDR3 and perhaps the next motherboard you buy won't even support DDR2. So as you want it to be "future proof", I recommend DDR3.
Timings are basically the time the RAM needs in ms to switch rows, columns etc. The lower the better, this is the advantage DDR2 has over DDR3. As for what is better, 2x2 or 4x1. 2x2 is generally a lot more expensive. So buy whatever seems better value. There is no performance difference. If you can I would try and get higher speeds than 1333MHz though as otherwise it's really not worth it over $50 DDR2 800MHz memory.
If you decide to go with DDR2, then I recommend you don't bother spending more on 1066MHz stuff. A lot of 800Mhz kits can OC up to 1100MHz (Corsair and Mushkin).
Umm that really doesn't sound right as far as DDR2 1200Mhz being faster than any DDR3 memory. I really doubt that 1200Mhz DDR2 is faster than these Patriot 1866Mhz DDR3 modules.
As for the board its a toss up between the 790I and X48 chipset. If you want lots of graphic expansion get the 790I.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188025