Good Motherboard for Overclocking?

[hohyss]

I am currently trying to oc Q9550 ( 2.8 ) to 3.4ghz using sunbeam core contact cooler.

Now only thing i need is motherboard.

I have P5Q pro in my mind at this point but any more recommendation would also be welcome.

 

[codyz2035]

how much money are you willing to spend on a new mobo?

 

[hohyss]

Around $150
Max $200

 

[tallman45]

there are many good ones

Get one with a heatpipe cooling system for the NB and SB as they heat up a lot when you OC

 

[hohyss]

Is P5Q Pro a good board?

I am going to OC 9550 little and down clock the DDR2 800 ram little
so I can have optimal performance at 1:1.

 

[geokilla]

P5Q Pro is the way to go. Hardware Canucks has an excellent review on it.

What board do you have right now?

 

[hohyss]

Asus K8n-e with Athlon 64 3000

im trying to replace this old mobo for P5q pro along with all other component.

I hope P5q pro comes with good overclocking options.

 

[supremelaw]

P5Q Deluxe, $199.99 at Newegg (one penny below your max):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131297



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[Gillbot]

My $120 MSI P45 Neo3-FR took my Q9400 to 3.7G OCCT stable.

 

[z1ggy]

I hear DFI boards are beasts for over clocking. Check them out on the Egg.

 

[StarvinMarvin22]

As good a time as any to make my first post...

I just recently purchased the PQ5 PRO - It's a great board for the money. If all you want is something rock-solid stable with decent OC options then its something you won't regret.

I have mine with an e8400 running stable @ 4 Ghz