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I've started to buy the components for my new BUILD, and I started off by getting the new Intel C2D E8400 3.0GHz 1333FSB
CPU. I BOUGHT it right away because everywhere I looked was backed up on orders and I figured there would soon be a price increase. Anyways, I also got Corsair Dominator 2x1GB DDR2 1066MHz RAM, and the only motherboard I can find that supports 1066MHz is the ASUS Striker II Formula LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard. This board also supports 45nm tech, (which is what the E8400 is).

I cant seem to find a MoBo that is both 1066MHz, and 45nm other than this one.

I figured I would post here to get some help/opinions on the problem. If SOMEONE can help find one cheaper than $330 USD (cost of the ASUS), it would be extremely appreciated. Thanks.do you want an SLI board?

if you want the 780i, i would go with EVGA. on ncix.com, the place where i shop, the ASUS 780i is $350 CAD, the EVGA 780i is $280 CAD.Yes, forgot about that. Also, i plan on installing a 64bit O.S. so I would like 8GB memory capacity. Thanks for the quick reply.^ read my modified post.
Yeah, that was my other choice, but i've read some reviews that I didn't like. Whats new though huh. Quote from: t_blake07 on February 13, 2008, 08:33:57 PM

Yeah, that was my other choice, but i've read some reviews that I didn't like. Whats new though huh.

User reviews or professional reviews? I've read a lot of user reviews that just sound like RUBBISH. Like they just couldn't get it to work (no fault of the hardware, but the user's ability) and just run on and on with false negative information.The P5K board supports both 1066RAM and the 45nm...
Actually if you expand your search there are quite a few boards that support both...Quote from: patio on February 14, 2008, 07:19:08 AM
The P5K board supports both 1066RAM and the 45nm...
Actually if you expand your search there are quite a few boards that support both...

the P5K will support 1066mHz RAM, however, it is not an SLI board.Quote from: homer on February 14, 2008, 03:38:57 PM
Quote from: patio on February 14, 2008, 07:19:08 AM
The P5K board supports both 1066RAM and the 45nm...
Actually if you expand your search there are quite a few boards that support both...

the P5K will support 1066mHz RAM, however, it is not an SLI board.
SLI was not one of the requirements mentioned in the OP's original post.
There are many boards out there that will meet all 3 requirements...i was only pointing out 1.
As far as SLI goes if someone wants it than go for it. I don't see the cost/need differential as being worth it. But i have to qualify this statement by saying i'm a gamer...but not a hard-core gamer.Quote from: patio on February 14, 2008, 07:31:12 PM
SLI was not one of the requirements mentioned in the OP's original post.

Quote from: homer on February 13, 2008, 08:05:43 PM
do you want an SLI board?
Quote from: t_blake07 on February 13, 2008, 08:12:57 PM
Yes, forgot about that. Also, i plan on installing a 64bit O.S. so I would like 8GB memory capacity. Thanks for the quick reply.
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