Best MB for Core 2 Duo?

[sitheris]

I am upgrading my computer soon (gaming rig in sig - upgrading Mobo, CPU, and Memory). I was hoping to get a 6300 core 2 processor but I don't really know what motherboard to get with it. I've seen prices from $50-250 on this. I would prefer to spend $150 or less but I want something that can overclock decently - doesn't have to be the best OC possible but I'd like something nice. I've had great experiences with Asus mobo's in the past so maybe if someone could recommend a good Asus mobo?

I don't want to spend a whole lot on this upgrade as I'm also planning on buying a Macbook Pro as my 'main' computer shortly after this upgrade. The upgraded PC will be used mostly for gaming and that's about it.

Thanks in advance

 

[-Rc-]

gigabyte ds3, OC's the allendale (6300, 6400) like a mofo, all for about $150

 

[revenant]

the Asus P5W DH Deluxe. for tons 'o core2 OCing goodness. it's pricy but it's one solid board with amazing (450mhz+) fsb capabilities.. the 8 phase cpu power is nice also. I think it helps keep the vcore lower while still maintaining high OC numnbers. The MSI 975x and Gigabyte ds3 are good also.. the new Abit AW9D max should be a nice board when it arrives..

 

[nooh]

best bet check the leaderboard out made by mentok1982 , everything is there to make the perfect system.

 

[arman01]

ds3

 

[PureBooYah]

the new Abit AW9D max should be a nice board when it arrives..

i was going to wait for DFI's RD600 board, but if the abit one is coming out in a few days I may have to pick it up. It looks pretty good and would be my first abit board in almost 4 years...since the IC7

 

[ferds]

P5B

 

[chrisf6969]

Asus P5w DH - proven best overclocker
Gigabyte DS3 - possibly best bang for buck, but results aren't consistent
Asus P5B - in the middle, good preformance cheaper than the P5W, but not quite as good

Abit A9WD-Max could take the crown as the best overclocker, if it gets to market soon - http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=240505

If it turns out to be great, I'm getting rid of the giga-bites mobo for the Abit!