Hey guys -
I tend to frown on these types of posts, but I really could use some help/guidance on this one. This is for a build for myself and my first time working with intel cpus, as normally I play with AMD.
Right now I am planning on buying the e6600 - and quite frankly all reviews from newegg on compatible boards seem pretty bad. Whether it is a DOA board, doesnt work with C2Ds without a flash, or something else - i just am awfully confused and would like some suggestions.
I am looking to spend around 100-150 and be compatible with ddr2(800)... sli is not needed. if you think something is worth a look, please let me know..
thanks - much appreciated
dan
btw - i have been looking at the MSI power up, but reviews at newegg got me worried http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustratingReview.asp?Item=N82E16813130051
I tend to frown on these types of posts, but I really could use some help/guidance on this one. This is for a build for myself and my first time working with intel cpus, as normally I play with AMD.
Right now I am planning on buying the e6600 - and quite frankly all reviews from newegg on compatible boards seem pretty bad. Whether it is a DOA board, doesnt work with C2Ds without a flash, or something else - i just am awfully confused and would like some suggestions.
I am looking to spend around 100-150 and be compatible with ddr2(800)... sli is not needed. if you think something is worth a look, please let me know..
thanks - much appreciated
dan
btw - i have been looking at the MSI power up, but reviews at newegg got me worried http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustratingReview.asp?Item=N82E16813130051