Need motherboard suggestions

Cold Dark Shadow

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UPDATE 12.16.08
ok decided that instead of just a new motherboard, a proc. might not be a bad idea either if a good deal is floating around. If you got just motherboard suggestions ill listen to those too

Id like to reuse the RAM and everything
AMD/intel doesnt matter anymore
wont OC
single card support is just fine
price range under $300 for both would be nice, even cheaper would be great
around $100 for just the motherboard


right now im using a GIGABYTE GA-MA69GM-S2H 690G HDMI (left froma mATX build) but its a mATX and id like to go to a ATX

Other specs:
AMD x2 5000+BE
eVGA 9800GTX
4GB 800 OCZ Reaper
Corsair 520HX
CMStacker case (plan to go to a antec 900)
 
anything with onboard video may be a waste since your GTX will be taking over. Try something with a 9400 onboard video, utilize hybrid power i believe with your card.
 
Newegg has some decent deals on P45 boards and dual core (8400/8500) CPU's for right around $250-275. Specifically, the Asus P5Q Pro and the Gigabyte UD3P. Both of those are great boards. I'd probably go that route for $100 more than the 790 board.
 
The P5Q Pro and E8400 are great options for that price range. The GA-EP43-DS3L and GA-EP45-DS3L are also decent single-card boards if you're not going to OC.
 
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