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Overclockable P-35 w/parallel port

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fritzfield

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I'm ready to abandon my Asrock 4coredual-SATA for a new board that can handle 8GB of CHEAP DDR2 RAM. I've a new USB keyboard/mouse courtesy of a good deal at Staples 2 weeks ago. However, I'm not ready to part with my Laserjet 5. I have seen parallel-USB cables, but would rather have the legacy parallel port on the mobo. Any recommendations?
 
Many mobos, even if it is not on the backplane, have a parallel port header to use with a breakout bracket.
Check the specs for the ones you are interested in.
 
Get a JetDirect for $20 off ebay and network it. A 170x or 300x will do it just fine. Skip the parallel issue entirely, AND share the sucker.
 
The P35C-DS3R is not the best choice. Instead, if you want to go with Gigabyte, get the GA-P35-DS3L.

(Unless you need RAID or more than 4 SATA ports, in which case you don't have a choice.)
 
Fritzfield, I was going to buy the following motherboard for the exact same reason: ASRock 4Core1600P35-WiFi+ LGA 775 Intel P35. Is there any reason you don't like your ASRock MB? Thanks. Also, jjmIII seems to have a good idea.
 
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