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Help me choose MB

Well the p35 will use a fraction more power for the chipset, not sure if that is a factor or not.
The asus power connector is in a slightly awkward place, but aside from that seems to be a solid choice.
Assuming you are getting a cpu too, it might be worth looking at any combo deals in place - I just ordered an E8400 with the P5Q pro from newegg:

http://secure.newegg.com/Shopp...&ItemList=Combo.125575

There are some other deals around with other cpu's, but that looked the best value to me.

Actually, just noticed:

http://secure.newegg.com/Shopp...&ItemList=Combo.127563

That gets you $20 off an e7200 with the biostar mobo, which also seems to be very good value.
 
why not consider Asus/gigabyte's newer P43/45 line? I think if you get the P35 now it's getting to be a bit old. you can get one for about $100 depending on the features you looking for of course.
 
Originally posted by: nyker96
why not consider Asus/gigabyte's newer P43/45 line? I think if you get the P35 now it's getting to be a bit old. you can get one for about $100 depending on the features you looking for of course.
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These options seem better as they are more in line of the performance/power savings features. The P35 board you have in your OP is a bit older and if you deside on that, go with the EP35 version. But if you are going to go that route, get the EP43/45 as they run a bit cooler and have ich10. Just a better layout and seem to be very reliable. I own 1 EP35, 1 P35 board and a EP45 plus others and the EP45 has a few more features and I like how I can fine tune my OC's. 🙂

 
I was considering the EP35 board to get the extra PCI slot. I wanted to use my IDE devices for now and not get everything SATA. The extra PCI can be used for Controller card. What kind of stuff goes in the PCI-E slots? I know 1 is for GPU.
 
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