Best 64 bit Mainboards at Any Price

[Whizbang]

I just thought I would toss this one out for discussion.  I had originally included 32 bit, but the current price of 64 bit AMD's make 32 bit boards a little dated.  I am not including dual processors, just single-pumpers.  My son has mentioned making up a super system for him, but the most important ingredient would be the mainboard.  I suppose the "best" category would require four SATA connections, the usual IDE, at least two firewire, and a top-notch audio chip.  Video need not be included.  Gigabite LAN also is not mandatory.  Overclocking is not a factor.

The price of 32 bit boards is taking a tumble.  That still makes them a little more appetizing than they would be without the 64 bit option.

Asus A8V seems to be the most liked.  Chandler had mentioned reservations about it.

I am curious to know if any new model 32 bit AMD boards are being designed or if the tooling is now exclusively on the 64s.

[query]

If price isn't an object and you're willing to buy a PCI-Ex video card, look no further:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-517&depa=0

32-bit AMD boards will be around for a while, but there probably will be few new ones.

The mainboard industry is rapidly consolidating and before long I suspect there will be just a handful of survivors - ASUS, MSI, Foxconn, PCChips/ECS, and perhaps one or two others - most of the third-tier is exiting the business - I suspect many of the smaller makers will refocus their businesses and get out of the mainboard business - that includes the likes of IWill, Jetway, Biostar and a host of others - following those who've already dropped out (Soyo, Acorp,  and others).

[Whizbang]

Very impressive specs.  I am not sure if the super-graphics would be necessary, but the rest is a complete package even without it.  There is hardly a place to put a finger on the board with all the components packed in.