I would love to use an Intel solution once again, but I think if I do it better have the number 5 at the end of it's chipset....
P55's look very sweet and use 2 x PCI-e 16X slots instead of 3 and 4, and because I am seeing multiple 1X's I find that comforting.
Also the proven 2 channel DDR3 and LGA1156 means it's a reasonably priced solution.
I see no need paying 2-300 for a motherboard where I only need 1 freakin' slot for my XITE-1...........AARRRRFFFFF.!!!!!...........

I only have dogs that hunt.
Below is my beloved Dozier ( R.I.P. ).