For most users, even the overclockers, the EVGA Classified isn't really a good option. If your planning on using a more extreme cooling system, like a custom water loop or a phase-change then it's a Great board. I have the E760 Classified and it has the same layout and heatsink design as the E770, it doesn't have the proper clearance to properly orient any of the newer heatsinks that utilize a 140mm fan.
Man the only downside the the x58d-e is thd lack of usb and sata connections.
I've been battling through this desicion, and today settled on the ud3r as its 6 usb 2 and 2 usb3 on the panel, and 8 sata and 2 sata 6Gig in side. Plus its down to $209. The d-e is suppose to oc a tiny bit better.
Hehe got bthat ram though and it was $75 after mir
It has (8) SATA ports and (6) usb ports not counting the (4) usb ports available by using the usb headers on the mobo. How is that a lack of connections? While you may need more than that, I don't think the average user or even someone like me needs more than that.
and I didn't recommend the x58d-e, I recommended the 6PX58D-Premium
So as far as RAM, the (3 X 2GB) with a CL of 6-8-6-24 would be better than the (3 X 4GB) with a CL of 7-7-7-24? Other than price, that is the only difference between the two.