Which mobo with firewire built in?

[ilogik]

I purchesed the following hardware today and realized that the mobo I got doesnt have firewire. Would it be easier just to get a firewire card or is there a mobo that would be a better performer then what I got which includes firewire?

HITACHI Deskstar 7K1000

PSU TT|W0106RU 700W RT - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$154.99)

MB GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L P35+ICH9 - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$89.99)

CASE ANTEC|NINE HUNDRED BK RT - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$119.99)

MEM 2Gx2|GSK F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ R - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$79.99)

VGA EVGA 512-P3-N841-AR 8800GTS RT - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$259.99)

CPU INTEL|C2D E8400 3G 775 45N % - OEM (Qty=1, Price=$199.99)

DVD BURN SAMSUNG|SH-S203B % - OEM (Qty=1, Price=$26.99)

CPU FAN ZALMAN | 9500A - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$45.99)

 

[BlueAcolyte]

Getting a cheap $20 firewire card sounds better than getting a $150 motherboard.

 

[Heidfirst]

if you can find the standard abit IP35 (not -E or Pro) that's got firewire (& RAID) for a good price.
but yes, a firewire card is also a good option given shipping costs to send old mobo back etc.

 

[toadeater]

Originally posted by: Heidfirst
if you can find the standard abit IP35 (not -E or Pro) that's got firewire (& RAID) for a good price.
but yes, a firewire card is also a good option given shipping costs to send old mobo back etc.

But he wants something for the E8400. Does the IP35 support it out of the box?

How about this board?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813131277

 

[Heidfirst]

if it has a reaonably current BIOS (14 or later), yes the IP35 supports it.