Need a motherboard recommendation

[TestSpecimen]

Hey guys, I'm building a computer for the first time and I've got a cousin who's going to give me an awesome deal on a new Core 2 QX6850 that's he's going to get from his workplace. I was wondering what chipsets and motherboards would be the best fit for this processor. I've been looking at the Asus P5E and the P5Q stuff mostly (due to recommendations from friends) but I'm open to other suggestions. I'm not going to do any crazy overclocking with it, but I might get my feet wet doing a little here and there just to try it out. The Antec Nine Hundred case, PC Power Silencer 750 Quad 750W and ATI Radeon HD4850 were some of the other components I decided to go with. I'm mostly going to use the computer for pretty basic stuff, but I did want to play games on it as well, namely F.E.A.R, The Orange Box, Starcraft II and I was hoping to keep it for a couple of years before doing any major upgrades. Once again, any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

 

[JPB]

Do you plan on using a dual gpu solution in the future anytime ? If so, it opens up options for alot of other motherboards. Something like this if you dont mind 8x8x dual gpu speed.... ASUS P5Q Deluxe P45 $199.99 or P5Q Pro P45 $139.99 or P5Q-E P45 $159.99

If you don't then a dual slot motherboard isnt needed, and I would go with something like this.... ASUS P5Q P45 $129.99

 

[TestSpecimen]

No, I didn't have any plans for dual GPU setups anytime in the future. I was mostly going to stick with either the HD4850 or 4870. I see all the mobos you chose feature the P45 chipset, was that for a particular reason or are they just better priced compared to X48 boards, for example. Thanks for the suggestions though, I appreciate it.

 

[JPB]

I chose the P45 chipsets because basically they have all the same features as the X48. The only thing the X48 has to consider it a purchase is dual 16x16 for Crossfire. Other than that, the P45 is just as good.