help me choose motherboard?

Question

I would like a gaming mobo that runs sli, with both slots running in 16x. I would also like 3 pci slots. All for under(or around) 200. Any hope?


800mhtz RAM
(775 socket, probably gonna run a e6600)

Is their anything else I need to consider?
I know nothing about north/southbridges...

I usually use newegg.....are their any cheaper sites you've found?

Answer 1

For gaming the DFI Lanparty is an awesome MOBO and look good with all the yellow slot and real nice cables. Have a side window and some lights. Newegg have them and they do not have on-board video as they made for the Graphics Cards to handle that. I know a few other places that may have the DFI see links;
http://www.zipzoomfly.com They have free shipping and sometimes a little cheaper because of shipping, but, it take about 5 days to get.
http://www.directron.com They a few dollars more than Newegg, but, if they have a sale or open-box it come out cheaper.
Also, know what all you want when you order and get your stuff at one time. This help lower shipping costs.
Also, if you go with the DFI you not looking for the $50 Board, if, I remember correct it about $150 +/- and I try to find you a link @ the sites mentioned.
I not see what you want @ Directron for Intel Board.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductList.jsp?ThirdCategoryCode=111207&SortBy=B&Brand=DFI
Ouch, I think the price I quote is off if you go with the $245.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=20&N=2010200280+50001307+1070509908&Submit=ENE&Manufactory=1307&SubCategory=280
I forgot the DFI's I was looking at were AMD Socket 939, so, intel may be a little more.
I wanted to show you what I got @ Directron (They sold out now) but this an example of saving money $90 for open box verses $130-140 @ Newegg. It was open box and when I got it "Everything" was there, even the original box. http://www.directron.com/fx57orbasusmb.html
This show the $90 price so people not think I lie;
http://www.directron.com/socket939.html

Answer 2

There are cheaper sites, but I stick with newegg because their balance between price, quick shipping and great customer service.

As far as the board goes, I would reccommend any of the high end DFI, ASUS, EPOX or ABIT boards. Really you are going to want to look at them yourself to determine which ones have the particular options other than the 3 you wanted.

Any one of those boards will do you well.

Answer 3

Get an asus. I don't know what they have for that socket, but I love my a8n32sli deluxe (939 socket). Read lots of reviews!
Yes, go with newegg, but look at tigerdirect.com too. They have good specials, and it's always good to compare. Safe company, I've used plenty.

I read heaps when shopping, and people really like the asus and lanparty, depending on their needs.

Answer 4

i recently geared up my first equipment and located that the main suitable way is to purchase your mobo then stumble on a case which will carry it (whilst your finding for a case they could have dimensions so as that u be attentive to if it particularly is going to extra healthful) stable success and that i'm hoping this facilitates!

Answer 5

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131043

Theres a link to a pretty nice one... You really can't go wrong with Asus or MSI.