Box around GV-N98TSL-1GI

[geekybodhi]

Hi,

I'm an occasional gamer and it's only now that I feel the need for a dedicated gaming rig.

Since I'm not planning to upgrade to HDMI anytime soon, I need a card that has traditional VGA input. I'd rather spend money on cooling, which is why I think the Gigabyte GV-N98TSL-1GI is a good option.

But I'm rather confused about the other components. I don't need a "future-proof" (if there's such a thing) box. I'd rather have a mobo that has multiple PCIe 2.0 ports that supports SLI/Crossfire and works with Core2Quads. I don't want to pay for it to have Core i7 or Phenom compatibility.

Any recommendations?

Thanks.

Mayank

[geekybodhi]

Also, I'm more than happy with DDR2 RAM so if the mobo doesn't do DDR3 that'd be fine.

And: Here's the link to the GV-N98TSL-1GI: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/...=GV-N98TSL-1GI

[Rudra.J]

If only DDR2 is fins then i would suggest Gigabyte GA-G31-S2L. Supports Core2Quad... and DDR2 Memory...

[geekybodhi]

Thanks RudraJ, but that seems like a pretty basic board. I'm looking for something that supports SLI/Crossfire so multiple PCIe ports will be nice.

Also, I realize this isn't the appropriate board for posting mobo questions, can the mods please move this thread to the "Motherboard Processor & RAM" forum. Thanks.