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I'm fixing to build my 2nd and 3rd computer, looking for a board for core duo and NO overclocking and needs to be stable, any opinions are appreciated.
 
based on all the reviews and forum posts i've read on a variety of sites, the intel 'bad axe2' is the most stable board you can get. i am most likely going to buy this one.
 
Im watching this thread as well.
I need RAID and stability, OCing is an afterthought. I also dont need SLI.

So far Im thinking about the 650i...but I see there may be a new version released. (650i Plus) as well as a new P5B Deluxe model.
Vista has the limelight right now, so getting word when other manufactorers will release thier goods is getting tough. Seems alot of sites are devoting review time to Vista.

In the meantime...Newegg-> Mobos -> Intel Mobos-> LGA 775 Chipset -> New Products :)
 
My 2cents.

You are both talking stabe but looking an newly released products, it does not compute.

The 965 chipset boards are the most mature conroe boards out at the moment.
 
I think the OP question is too vague to answer - more details are needed I think.

Vista (yes/no)
Raid (yes/no)
SATA (yes/no)
IDE devices (yes/no)
SLI (yes/no)
etc.
 
No Vista
Possible Raid(down the road)/not really needed though
SATA harddrive and optical drives(3 SATA total)
No SLI
Gigabit Lan required


Been looking at the 965 Intel chipset, from my understanding 965 is designed to maximize Core Duo and DDR-800 Ram

Sorry about the vagueness, Its been awhile, couldnt remember the password for my old account and made a new one, my current computer has a D875PBZ motherboard, with a P4 2.4C in it so I have been out of the loop for awhile..............
 
Intel has a very good track record in the mobo stability department, with excellent bios revisions coming often when there are problems. If I were buying right now I'd have no second thoughts about a bad axe 2. The 680i mileage may vary.
 
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