motherboard

We looked online and we found out that the Gigabyte and the ASUS were the most highly recommended.

our first option is the gigabyte (GA-EP45-UD3P):

It is a socket 775, which supports our processor, 4 memory slots totaling 16 gig max, 2 pci-express slots and a total of 5 additional pci slots, the motherboard supports SATA and integrated LAN and has 12 usb ports.

Cost $150

our second option is the ASUS (Maximus II):

It is a socket 775, 4 memory slots max 16 GB, 2 pci-express and a total of 5 additional pci slots, the motherboard supports SATA and integrated LAN and a total of 12 USB ports.

Cost $250

my preference is the Gigabyte motherboard, I like the name better.