Motherboard question, need advice on buying one.

Hello, I have all of the parts of my new rig ready, except for the motherboard. I need some advice on a motherboard around $100-160. I've been looking at this one: ASUS Mobo. Any advice is appreciated, I would preffer it to have PCI-E x16 2.0, so it could be future proof. Thanks!

PS: It has to be an Intel motherboard, I have a Core 2 Duo CPU, LGA 775.

the P45 Has TWO pci-e slots for Crossfire. the p43 only has one.

P45 supports a 1600Mhz FSB out of the box. The p43 has to be overclocked to support that.

P45 has 8 sata ports, p43 has 6

P45 supports raid configs. p43 doesn't

and a few other features. Plus imo the p45 is more stabilized when it comes to overclocking.

Here you go plus its only $140 so its still in your budget:D

Go with the XFX 790i.

only $350

XD.

But it is awesome...

Here you go plus its only $140 so its still in your budget:D

cheetfreak

I would highly recommend this mobo as well. Hands down. Good call, Cheetfreak, as always., :P