I have a Core2Quad Q8200, DDR2 RAM and am in search of a motherboard. Desired specs:

  • At least 4 SATA connectors
  • Firewire built in
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • Built in video highly desireable
  • 4 DIMM slots (I have 4x1GB sitcks)

This is for a Ubuntu based server that will typically be headless and accessed via VNC.

I have an Asus P5B Deluxe WiFi now that is great, except that the USB doesn't seem to work...funky errors when linux is setting up the devices.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

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Sorry, SU is not the shopping channel. – random Aug 24 '10 at 3:41
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closed as off topic by Sathya, MDMarra, random Aug 24 '10 at 3:41

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I HIGHLY recommend Asus' P5B VISTA PREMIUM mobo ... it has everything you are looking ... and a GREAT deal more. I have two: one for a Core 2 Quad Extreme, the other for a Core 2 Duo Extreme. This is probably the best mobo I have ever used. It's features are too numerous to list here ... check out Asus' site for the mobo:

http://usa.asus.com/Search.aspx?SearchKey=p5b%20premium%20vista

The mobo is optimized for Vista (and, therefore, W7). Good luck with your search ... really give these a once-over!

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Here's a power search on newegg with all of your specifications, ranked by rating. All of those will meet or exceed your requirements.

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