[Wolves] MB Recommends Please

[Chris Ellis]

>
> Hi All
>
> I had problems with our main computer this weekend after the cheap and
> nasty Asrock motherboard had I/O problems again and caused the drive to
> become corrupted. I've reinstalled and managed not to lose any data
> *touch wood* but think its time to change the motherboard for something
> a bit better before something really bad happens.
>
> Its a Core 2 Quad Q6600 with 2Gb memory but I'd ideally like something
> which would allow me to upgrade CPU/Memory in the future as
> necessity/funding demands or allows.
>
> Im working to a budget, around £60-£80 tops, which I know is far from
> ideal. PCIe graphics but not bothered about sli/crossfire, SATA drive
> connector, apart from that I'm really open to suggestions!
>
> I've been looking at Asus P5Q, Gigabyte P43 & P45 but motherboards
> aren't something I really keep tabs on so Im quite out of touch with
> what's out there.



I've never had a problem with an Asus or Gigabyte.  However I've never used
an Intel processor so don't follow the Intel kit much.


>
>
> Thanks for your help!
> Claire


CE
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