Advice on build

[zohair]

So all I have left to try to figure out is a new motherboard for my build:

So basic background info, going to put a core 2 duo processor in for now, maybe switch to a quad core later.

Don't need firewire, or raid, or SLI (though if they have them and for only a slight price increase why not?). Couple SATA slots are enough, don't need a ton.

More or less I'm looking for a board that won't crap out on me (had some bad luck in the past).

Thoughts on these boards?

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

Intel DQ35JOE Motherboard
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3287199&body=MAIN#detailspecs

ABIT IP35 INTEL P35 CHIPSET ATX FORM FACTOR
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA23928&RSKU=BA23928

Not really sure how to go about picking one, any help regarding these board or suggestions of better ones would be great!

Thanks

 

[zohair]

Oh I guess I should mention this build is for gaming, using DDR2 800 ram, and probably don't want to spend over 150 ish (unless its a good deal for the price)!

Thanks

 

[Anchen]

Hadn't looked at that Intel Board before, it seems the gigabyte is a bit cheaper though and fits your needs. Consider the IP35-E also instead of the IP35, it is a bit cheaper:

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA23929&RSKU=BA23929

and is more directly comparable to the DS3L. It has less SATA ports and no raid/heatpipe compared to the IP35, but it is comparable otherwise. It is known to be a pretty good overclocker, so it should fit what you need. Between it and the DS3L I think the two are rather close and whichever one you want to go with is a fine choice. Can't promise that the board won't go bad obviously, since anything can happen, but they are two of the more reliable brands and models for P35.

 

[Dangman]

The DS3L has legacy ports in case you need them. The Abit IP35-E doesn't. Just an FYI.