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Noob needs help with first custom pc...which mobo?


Ok so i'm getting my first custom built comp and i'm having trouble deciding which mobo would be the best for me...i'm buying a barebones system, so i only have a few choices on what to get...i've already purchased most of the components that i'll be installing...here is what i've bought so far:



Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive



SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R



G.SKILL 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory



EVGA 512-P3-N802-A1 GeForce 8800GT Superclocked 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card



Now here are the board choices i have... i'd like a board for gaming, one that i can use the above components in...i'm not really interested in ocing or anything like that...but i'd like a board that will last me a good 3-4years...also i'm planning on getting the Q6600 as my processor...anyway here are my choices:



Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L P35, 1333FSB, PCI Express, DDR2, Sound, 1Gb LAN



ASUS P5K SE P35, 1333FSB, PCI Express, DDR2, Sound, 1Gb LAN



ASUS P5N-E SLI nForce 650i, 1333FSB, SLI PCI Express, Sound,1GB LAN, iEEE



ASUS P5B-E P965, 1333FSB, PCI Express, DDR2, Sound, 1Gb LAN, iEEE, Quad



ASUS P5N32-E SLI Plus nForce 650i, 1333FSB, SLI PCI Ex, Sound,1GB LAN, iEEE



ASUS P5N32-E SLI nForce 680i, 1333FSB, SLI PCI Ex, Sound,1GB LAN, iEEE



eVGA 122-CK-NF68-T1 nForce 680i, 1333FSB, SLI PCI Express,1Gb iEEE



so any suggestions on what board would be the best?...thanks...



sorry forgot to ask too..what's the minimum power supply i should get?

    
lunercrab

I would go with a 500 or 600 watt power supply because it will only use the amount of watts you need.

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wildcatfan14


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Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L P35, 1333FSB, PCI Express, DDR2, Sound, 1Gb LAN


Bingo!



Also... x38 boards



POST ABOVE - With at least 35A on the 12V rail... From a good manufacturer

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oscaryu1

I was considering buying that but that would work awesome!! Oh ya sorry i forgot to add that about the amps. find a populer brand and it has good reviews on it

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wildcatfan14


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I was considering buying that but that would work awesome!! Oh ya sorry i forgot to add that about the amps. find a populer brand and it has good reviews on it



Good reviews will get you nowhere. There was a POWORK 500W "light-up red" PSU. 4/5. But rather the first 3 reviews seen, 2/3 say it's DOA or failed after starting...

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oscaryu1

I'd suggest waiting until the new 45nms come out in January so you can decide between the Q6600 (which will be cheaper) or one of the new ones which should be epic.

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tuxify


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I'd suggest waiting until the new 45nms come out in January so you can decide between the Q6600 (which will be cheaper) or one of the new ones which should be epic.



Thats why I have an Athelon now



My next build will be so kick@$$!!!

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Joe2005

You spelled it wrong. It's Athlon...

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tuxify


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You spelled it wrong. It's Athlon...



Sue me then.

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Joe2005

Ok... Your court date is December 10th.

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tuxify
 
 
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