New build: thoughts on Intel DQ35JO and other mATX options

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I'm building a LAN party rig strictly for gaming purposes. I'm building it using parts from the rig in my sig. I have all the components of my new SFF build on order except for the mobo...

My build is as follows:
SG03 w/ st85f (short cable kit on it's way)
e6300
2GB Patriot ddr2-800
8800GTX Ultra
1x 150GB Raptor
BFG Physx
Watercooling setup (details and pics will be posted next week ;-)

Anyhoo, I have everything on order, but I haven't chosen an mATX board yet. Anyone have experience with the Intel DQ35JO?

I'm open to any other suggestions -- preferably available at http://www.directcanada.com or http://www.ncix.com

Thanks!
 
Why.

Why would you want an Intel board, and a Q35 board at that.

Simply put:
Gigabyte G33M-DS2R (probably won't be on sale)
ASUS P5K-VM HDMI (will be on sale today, probably)

Two xboxhueg threads on each board on the first page, if you want any information.

Roughly $130-140.
 
Get the Asus P5E-VM HDMI. Good choice on the case and PSU. I'm using the same thing and it's great.
 
+1 for P5E-VM HDMI, I've got one in my main system, I might buy a second one for my media server... or get a full atx for my tower and just migrate the asus board over.
 
I thought the Asus would be overkill, but it looks like a solid board capable of good OCing.

It's been ordered :) Worklog to come next week, should be interesting...
 
It begins... :)

asussg03.jpg
 
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