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MBGraphics

MBGraphics

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Hey guys, how's it goin?

Ive been trying to decide between 3 motherboards. Im completly open to any other suggestions, but these 3 are what ive heard about most.

#1: X38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128089

#2:GIGABYTE P35:
With this, I wont have NEAR enough USB ports, isnt there an extra PCI slot that I can add more USB's to?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

#3: GA-EP35-DS4
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128087

What do you guys think? Again, I am very open to any other suggestions you may have.

Thanks,
-Mike
 
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The DS4 is a bit expensive, you can go for a DS3P (with less heatsink)

For DS3L, case usually have 2 usb at front nowadays. Also, instead of buying PCI card, you could have a card reader which give you more usb.
 
I have the 3 version, the P35-DS3L and yes, it's "Ultra Durable" (all solid capacitors) although, It's not the newer "Ultra Durable 2"
I don't know what the difference would be between the two Ultra Durable and Ultra Durable 2
 
I think they are all great, but my biggest concern is the OC capabilites. I will be trying to get the Q6600 from the stock 2.4 up to 3.0 with a Zalman 9700 on it.
 
Oh, look no further, the P35-DS3L is your way to go!

I was a ble to get my E2160 from 1.8GHz to 3.0GHz easily. I'm staying stable at 2.7 though. I thinkI should've been able to hit 3.2GHz but that varies per processor. I'd never blame the mobo! :D Great stuff.
 
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