So i didnt realize this would be an issue but there doesnt seem to be very many motherboards that are compatible with the 45nm chip. the other thing is i need a board that still offers two ide slots unless there someway to use my same hdds with sata. any help would be helpful oh btw im not a hardcore gamer but do my share of it. thanks

While browsing I came across list of motherboards, hope this could help you.
http://www.geeks.com/products.asp?cat=MBB

thanks for the reply. after doing some research i bought an ASRock motherboard with the P43 chipset. and to fix the issue of not enuf ide slots i just got a pci controller for my dvd drive.