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i need a decent board that will do at least 3.2ghz with a G0 stepping Q6600. Also it needs to be able to do SLi and be Asus if possible.
SLi board that will overclock well with Q6600
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Uhm Striker extreme?
I don't know how far they go on quads but awhile ago the P5N-SLI were very popular for c2d's, nforce 650i chipset I believe.
Alternatively if you want 16x sli look for the p5n32 series, but watch out, most of em are nforce 4 or 5 rubbish, there's just 1 proper 680i board iirc but you'll have to ask someone else wich one that actually is.
Or, if you've got money to burn, striker extreme, at least you're sure of a true 680i chipset there.
I've heard the 780i series will be out very soon so might be worth waiting a bit to check out their benchy's or at least for them to drive the nforce 6 series pricing down.
I don't know how far they go on quads but awhile ago the P5N-SLI were very popular for c2d's, nforce 650i chipset I believe.
Alternatively if you want 16x sli look for the p5n32 series, but watch out, most of em are nforce 4 or 5 rubbish, there's just 1 proper 680i board iirc but you'll have to ask someone else wich one that actually is.
Or, if you've got money to burn, striker extreme, at least you're sure of a true 680i chipset there.
I've heard the 780i series will be out very soon so might be worth waiting a bit to check out their benchy's or at least for them to drive the nforce 6 series pricing down.
iv got a p5n-e-sli 650i, i could only get it upto 2.85ghz, but i didnt ajust any voltages, ill give it a go.
the striker is a bit pricey, i may try one of the p5n32-e sli with a 680i chipset
the striker is a bit pricey, i may try one of the p5n32-e sli with a 680i chipset
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680 = POS esp with Quads, dont buy one as they are old tech now an buggy as ever.
Soldato
Well then, wait for 780i and hope for the best, or drop sli 
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Soldato
Asus support crossfire. Although you can use your exisiting NV card for 16x any particular reason for using Sli?
Well then, wait for 780i and hope for the best, or drop sli
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don't go for the Striker. It's not that good for quads unless you get a newer revision. Had no problems whatsoever with the EVGA board. Great service if you need an RMA too. Asus' RMA was 4 weeks of hearing nothing then the same board returns with only a BIOS flash (to a previous version).