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Old 01-21-2009, 12:41 AM   #1
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i7 MoBos

I'm looking to build a new computer with an i7 processor and am trying to decide between these three boards. Have browsed on the internet for some reviews but haven't turned up much. Any opinions would be appreciated. Also, if you can recommend a good i7 MoBo that I do not have listed here, please suggest away...

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ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

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ASUS P6T Deluxe LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

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GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD4P LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
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Old 01-21-2009, 12:05 PM   #2
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What are your goals?

The ASUS P6T seems to be a standard reference board that others are compared to in reviews, but i7 has been out long enough that there is more stratification and choice now - especially in the high end overclocking range. There still aren't any "budget" options.
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