I am planning to buy a C2D 6300 CPU and a 965 board
I am not going to overclock it, maybe just use the basic OC feature if available.
It is not going to be a gaming PC.
Should fully support the new graphic system on VISTA.
Should I opt for the Intel 965RY board or go for MSI 965 Neo with an entry level graphic card? And which graphic card should it be?
Thanks very much.
Go for DG965WH. Lovely board.
ASUS P5B-VM or Intel DG965WH
The MSI 965 should be good…but i would recommend a graphics card for vista’s sake…any entry level graphics card…7300GT or 7600gs…
IMO MSI neo + 7100GS should be your choice
Thanks for the suggestions.
Actually X3000 in 965’s are good enough for aero..
7600gs just for vista? 
E6300+MSI Neo + 7600 GS (thats what i am using)
MSI Neo has some good overclocking features.
7600GS has been very satisfactory for me too. Makes for a good mid-level gaming pc.
Highly recommended.
Getting a Cheap Graphics Card means wasting your money. Get an Intel 965G Express Based Motherboard such as ASUS P5B-VM or Intel DG965WH. Later on buy a good Graphics card. These Boards have X3000 (DirectX 10 Compatible) Intgrated Chipset which supports Aero Effect in Windows Vista.
What is the cost of Intel DG965WHMKR board ?? and also is there any advantage over P965RY ???
DG965WHMKR = G965 chip
P965RY = P965 chip.
There is no P965RY it is DG965RY. DG965RY & WH both have onboard gfx. Follow below link to compare both bords
Intel® Product Comparison Chart
Main diffrence is the Audio,VIIV support & raid support.
but what is the price of 965WH board?
i got it for 7300 3 months back…