Basic Intel mobo differences?

[XPac]

Hi,
I'm going to be building a new gaming/general purpose box for myself in the upcoming weeks. I'm not nearly as hardcore into hardware as a friend of mine (I only look into it when I'm about to build a new machine), so I went to him and he recommended either the Intel P965 or G965 mobos. I also saw that there is a Q965 as well. I was wondering if someone could just briefly break down the major differences for me, if there are any?

 

[renethx]

G965 for mainstream users
Q965 for business users

Q965. In conclusion of the theoretical part, we'll say a few words about Q965. That's not the first Intel's chipset, initially designed for a business segment ? along with basic models in the chipset series (like P and G modifications), the company also manufactures several junior models (PL, GL, etc) with curtailed functionality, but much cheaper and popular among system integrators. In this case, Q965 (and its curtailed modification - Q963) are manufactured for the vPro business platform. So it's based on the G965, but uses only "serious" features of integrated video, while Clear Video is locked (perhaps, on the driver level). In return, the Q965 uses a modified Southbridge ? ICH8DO (Digital Office) supporting Active Management Technology. AMT is a set of technologies that facilitate computer administration: remote control and system restore, gathering information on workstations, network isolation of an infected computer, etc. As part of the VIIV platform, the G965 uses ICH8DH Southbridge (Digital Home) supporting Quick Resume Technology, etc. However, this information is irrelevant for the absolute majority of motherboards in stores, as you will see only motherboards based on P/G965 with ICH8/R on the shelves. (Digit Life)