<dhester.RemoveThis@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> What is the best Asus board
That would depend on what features you require.
Presumably as you have posted here you want an Asus board.
I suggest that you consult the 45nm motherboard support list and look for
boards that suitsyou requirements.
Then do some research on them.
http://event.asus.com/mb/45nm/
I currently use the p5e, which although quite expensive for what you get is
a no frills board.
You see it lacks e-SATA which might be something you need
> to use with this chip, my current p5n sli
> won't work this chip according to the Asus website.