Need some input on a new mobo

JJ650

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I'm itching for an upgrade to the system listed in my sig. The motherboard doesn't OC well, but it hasn't given me a problem. I just want some more 'oomph' to the computer and play Crysis without it choking to death.

I am fairly certain I will be purchasing a E8400. I will overclock this, so please take that into consideration.
SLi would be a nice option should I wish to throw in another card or go full out and grab a pair of newer cards.

I will rehash the other bits 'n' peices from the old rig to keep the upgrade within reason and whatever the wife deems the budget (ya...I know :eek:).

What would best suit me for now....or should I just suck it up and keep truckin along with what I am using now??
 

DSF

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If you're getting a new motherboard so that you can OC, why not keep your current Core2Duo? Which model is it?
 

AsusGuy

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try a P35 or P45 board from Gigabyte like the DS3R its a great OCer however it won't support SLI.
 

jjmIII

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Nothing too expensive but don't want to get a budget board either

Ya, this screams P45 chipset....but they are cross-fire (ATI), instead of SLI (Nvidia).
 

JJ650

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Ok...so the majority seem to feel P45 chipset.

Newegg has a combo deal for a p5q Pro (8 phase power) and E8400 for $274.