Try going with 2x512 if your going with a gig of memory, because if I recall correctly you can't run it in dual channel if you don't have to sticks, I could be, and probably am, wrong on this though lol.
Also I'd go with a Gigabyte board, or Asus, if you can afford them.
Also I'd go with a Gigabyte board, or Asus, if you can afford them.