beginner - need Mobo advice

[xZel]

Im thinking of getting an Intel Q9450 and wondering what motherboard you guys suggest. Im really only looking for two things in a mother board, 8gb Ram supported and Raid 1 built in. Any suggests would be great. Although, I would probably also like the board to support SLI encase in ever wanted the graphics power.

I was currently looking at this.
ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813127030

thanks

 

[lopri]

I have heard good things about the board you mentioned although it won't be able to do SLI. If you want SLI and Q9450 your only choice is an nForce 7 series board. Overclocking a quad on NV board can be a hit or miss, though.

Oh and BTW welcome to the forum.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

i fear your 4 x 2gb RAM problem... not many mb's can run 4 sticks of ram at once...

 

[Heidfirst]

the IP35 Pro can though, even 4x2GB.

 

[Ratman6161]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
i fear your 4 x 2gb RAM problem... not many mb's can run 4 sticks of ram at once...

That seems to be much less of a problem these days. I've had no problems with my IP35-E so I would think most P35 boards could do it - of course no SLI there. The desire for SLI really does limit the choices.

 

[xZel]

Yeah as I looked i noticed a serious lack of SLI on most of the boards. I will probably go with the IP35 unless i find some reason not to.
Thanks for the help.