different classifications of motherboards

[ambertape]

Hi,

I am considering buying the Q6600SLAC cpu and buying the lowest prices motherboard, medium priced motherboard and maybe the best motherboard for overclocking. My question is as follows :

Asus seems to be the best mfgr of boards to do the highest amount of overclocking but they also have competition. I believe Gigabyte, MSI and probably Foxconn make similar boards. Asus also make a lower price boards called Asrock.
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Might there be a list of all three types of motherboards from each of the five manufacturers and the successes each board will give one if he overclocks the Q6600 Intel CPU ?

Will different power supplies contribute more to overclocking that a decent power supply ?

Will different quality manufacturers of ram memory also contribute to higher quality successes in overclocking ?

Will different CPU coolers contribute to higher stabilized overclocking systems ? Might there be a list of coolers and the benifit of higher frequencies each contribute to successful overclocking ?

Thanks.

Ambertape

[Clunk]

Welcome to the forums

So, you want three motherboards altogether?

Asus build quality ranges from downright horrendous, to pretty good, and it can be hard to ensure that you get a good one of whatever model you go for, so be aware of that.

Mixing and matching your core components is the key to a good system. You need to settle on a motherboard, and then research it, have a look what other people are using, and what problems they are having.

Some motherboards can be picky about which PSU they are partnered with, so again, have a search for your motherboard, and the PSU in question and any problems will usually be at the top of a google search.

RAM is always a tricky one. Same applies really, research it, especially if you are going to be overclocking and tweaking the RAM.

The cooler will also depend on your choice of motherboard. Some designs won't fit a certain way because of the motherboard's onboard cooling. Heat is always a factor in overclocking, and the quicker and more efficiently you can disperse any heat, the better. Some people prefer silent PCs, so that is another thing to think about.

I'm sorry I can't be a more specific, but you need to list your motherboard shortlist and we can go from there

[ambertape]

Might you know which Asrock boards are similar to Asus or MSI ?

[ambertape]

Would motherboard manufacturers have listings of coolers that are just compatable to their boards ? From there I can start zeroing in on what motherboards to consider and read other forums on their experiences like yours.

[Clunk]

Originally Posted by ambertape

Might you know which Asrock boards are similar to Asus or MSI ?

I don't understand what you mean.

Originally Posted by ambertape

Would motherboard manufacturers have listings of coolers that are just compatable to their boards ? From there I can start zeroing in on what motherboards to consider and read other forums on their experiences like yours.

You just nee dto find a board that fits your needs, and then find a cooler that fits the board. Most boards are ok with most coolers, but it's best to check.