Advice...

[OppoKaze]

I'm building a new intel based system and I'm shopping around for mobos. My criteria are:

• SLI capable (I don't know if the p35 can do this....)
• Socket 775
• 1333mhz capable fsb
• ddr2 800 standard
• Quad core compatible

So far my eyes are on the EVGA 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI for $145 at the egg, or the MSI P6N SLI Platinum LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI, which is $150 at the egg. Can anyone attest to the greatness of either of these boards or suggest a cheaper/more sensible/better board that meets these criteria for the same price or less? Any better boards or boards that are almost or just as good would be great if anyone can think of any.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Trombe]

The 680i you have listed is the one that's nigh useless for quads I believe. You'll want the NF68-A1 variant.