Best SLI C2D overclocking board?

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I've been gravitating to the Asus P5N-E SLI to push my E4300 to it's limits to get me started.. I'm purchasing an 8800GTS and I would like to eventually put another 8800GTS in SLI and a higher end C2D to prolong the life of this system for some time... but I want to make sure the motherboard I go with will serve me well. I've always been an A-Bit fan, but my last IS7 board failed and I had to replace it with an IC7 and that was pretty aggravating. I've always been an overclocker since the beginning and I want to make sure my next upgrade lasts me for a long time, just as my 2.4C @ 3.3Ghz has lasted me for 4 years.. and was still running games fantastic up until the 6800GT exploded.
 
680i board is basically where it's at. The unlinked FSB/RAM speed helps a lot.

BTW I'd think twice about getting one 8800GTS now and another one later. "SLI later" gives a nice fuzzy warm feeling but it's rarely a good upgrade path. Say you drop $300 now and $200 in another 8-12 months. Whatever's out in the $300-400 range by then will likely match/beat your SLI setup. Even now, two 8800GTS in SLI is barely faster than a single 8800GTX and costs the same/more, especially when the PSU and power is factored into the equation. If you can't afford SLI now, get the best single card you can afford and worry about upgrading the entire thing later.
 
theelectic said:
680i board is basically where it's at. The unlinked FSB/RAM speed helps a lot.

BTW I'd think twice about getting one 8800GTS now and another one later. "SLI later" gives a nice fuzzy warm feeling but it's rarely a good upgrade path. Say you drop $300 now and $200 in another 8-12 months. Whatever's out in the $300-400 range by then will likely match/beat your SLI setup. Even now, two 8800GTS in SLI is barely faster than a single 8800GTX and costs the same/more, especially when the PSU and power is factored into the equation. If you can't afford SLI now, get the best single card you can afford and worry about upgrading the entire thing later.
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Thanks for the insight.. I was really more along the lines of purchasing another 8800GTS in like 2-3 years when they are like 80 bucks.. hehe. So the 680i board is where it's at... How about the 650i board I posted.. it's a little bit cheaper... Any thoughts? I really appreciate it.
 
Both new and having the normal teething pains. I would visit the forums at the manufactures web sites and anyplace else I could think of before you buy, or just wait 2 months. If you like waiting for bios updates go ahead.
 
BillParrish said:
Both new and having the normal teething pains. I would visit the forums at the manufactures web sites and anyplace else I could think of before you buy, or just wait 2 months. If you like waiting for bios updates go ahead.
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well that is disheartening... There has to be one SLI C2d overclock board that people prefer over the rest.
 
they all have their strong points, and pitfalls... some suck less then others but just about every new board has bugs. i run crossfire so i cant venture a guess on SLI the 680i or badaxe seems to be popular
 
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