P35-DS3L...EP35-DS3L...EP43-DS3L... Which one?

[Scidd]

Im going to build a new computer, Q6600, 8800gts G92, PC Power and Cooling 610W, not decided on the ram yet(will be 2 gigs.)

Im wondering which motherboard to get, my price range is $100, give or take $10.

Im looking at these three:
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP43-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Has anyone tried the 43 board yet? From its specs, its better than the others. But Its just that its still relatively new, I was not able to find any reviews on it. Im afraid that the drivers may be holding it back (like the new Nvidia cards.)

 

[Ric0h]

45 is more future proof as it is the next gen of those motherboards.

go with the 45.

 

[Scidd]

Its a 43 board, not 45.
I was wondering if anyone has heard any good things about this board (reviews, first hand experience)

 

[maroon1]

Go with GA-EP43-DS3L

 

[veg1992]

The EP43 board is rumored to go 400FSB+ quite easily... I'd get that..

 

[kobe24]

put it this way the 43 will probly be better than the 35

 

[Scidd]

Alright, I guess Ill take a chance on the 43.

Ang while I have a topic already up, what ram would you reccomend for EP43-DS3L, I need 2 gigs.

 

[Peter.Cort]

some crucial ballistix, ocz gold. gskill's. or some crucial tracers are sick.

 

[Scidd]

I think id like to either go with crucial, or gskill. So generally when picking ram, the higher the speed, and higher the voltages the better the ram is?

 

[Ric0h]

The 35 mobo has yellow dual slots, (not sure what they are called)

But they match and look awesome. (with crucial ballistix)