Looking at buying a new MOBO, which one?

[tidyboy21]

It's between these two:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-283-AS&utm_source=froogle

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-278-AS&groupid=701&catid=5&subcat=1155&name=Asus%20P5Q%20Deluxe%20Intel%20P45%20(Socket%20775)%20PCI-Express%20DDR2%20Motherboard

I do like the look of the P5Q, and have found some great reviews on it, there are reports that it has reached 621.25FSB WOW, is there any reason why I should choose the Maximus II Formula over the P5Q?

Any input/ opinions on this would be great, cheers all.

 

[Gareth]

I have the P5Q-E motherboard, its excellent for overclocking, and its really, nice.

 

[Machin3]

the second 1 is better

 

[cohen]

I like the Asus, that is very good and very nice motherboard, i think Asus are very good.

 

[daisymtc]

If you have £180, Get the better X48 chipset instead of P45...

Asus Rampage Formula Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-268-AS

Gigabyte GA-X48-DS5 Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-119-GI

DFI LanParty LT X48-T2R Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-040-DF

 

[tidyboy21]

If you have £180, Get the better X48 chipset instead of P45...

Asus Rampage Formula Intel X48 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-268-AS

Cheers for pointing this one out to me. I have read every review that I could find about P45 vs X48, especially the crossfire sections, and everyone recommends X48 over P45.

I have just ordered a Rampage Formula a few minutes ago. Can't wait to see what my e8500 will do on this board.