best board for X2

[ShadowBlade]

ill be buying an X2 4400+ as soon as i have the money (and theyre released)
until i do, ill be using my 3000+ on it

i cant choose between the main 3 reccomended, MSI, gigabyte and DFI nforce 4 ultras
gigabyte has a multitude of SATA ports
dfi has onboard power switches, but sound comes seperate from mobo
msi has four PCI slots and includes a rounded IDE cable and also has optical audio out

cant decide?
what do you think

edit: poll added for the hell of it

 

[Bar81]

How about we wait for the X2 to ship and see if there are any problems. Right now it's pointless to discuss this topic as no one knows. As to using a 3000+ someone with experience with those boards can help with specifics.

 

[ShadowBlade]

i already own the 3000+
its just that my current board sucks horribly

 

[keeleysam]

MSI

 

[imported_Kensai]

Originally posted by: keeleysam
MSI

 

[anarchyreigns]

dfi has onboard power switches, but sound comes seperate from mobo

DFI

The sound comes from the Karajan audio module which snaps into the board, it's not really seperate, however, if you happen to have a case with a 120mm fan (as I do) there is a possibilty the Karajan module won't fit. (this isn't always the case, some cases with 120mm fans are fine, mine isn't though).

 

[CheesePoofs]

Are you planning on overclocking? If you are, get the DFI.

 

[pulsedrive]

Yeah I will back that up about DFI, if you want a good OC then you really can't fight DFI on that. However, if you plan on leaving it at stock, then go for the MSI.

 

[MBrown]

MSI. I love mine.

 

[ShadowBlade]

i do plan on overclocking, thats why i need a new one
so by that, DFI?

 

[MADMAX23]

If you intend to do overclocking go for the DFI with no doubt! I wish I had one instead of my Asus!

 

[MBrown]

MSI are great for overclocking as well. And they are stable and good quality. DFI is stable and good quality as well, but I just think MSI is better because of all the extra stuff you get with it. Also I just think the MSI Neo4 Platinum boards look more professional. I know that doesnt have anything to do with the perfomance but its justs appeals to me.

 

[Bateluer]

Asus boards have never steered me wrong. The venerable P4P800 Deluxe in this system has served admirably, and will continue to serve until another Asus s939, dual core ready, motherboard takes it spot.

 

[SPQQKY]

Actually, athough I own a DFI, I chose Gigabyte as the one to handle the new CPU. I think you will find it to have the highest quality components of the three. I am sure the flames will ensue, but I stand by my decision.

 

[Rike]

AMD's Athlon 64 X2 4800+ & 4200+ Dual Core Performance Preview

Today, we'll be taking a look at two CPUs in particular: the top of the line Athlon 64 X2 4800+ and the entry-level Athlon 64 X2 4200+. Both are Socket-939 CPUs and will, when released, work in all Socket-939 motherboards with a BIOS update. For today's article, all tests were run on an ASUS nForce4 SLI motherboard with no changes other than a BIOS update to enable support for the Athlon 64 X2 processors. (Emphasis added)

Well, we know it will run on the Asus board; Anand did the whole article with that board. However, others will surely work also.

I'm with Bar81 on this one; stand pat until you have better info. If you must buy now, get the Asus because you know it works.

 

[Zebo]

xtreme overclcoker? DFI

Mild? ASUS or MSI NF4 variants. I like the msi cause it at least has some resemblence of a sound card on board.

Persoanlly I dont even understand throwing that ALC/realteck type dog sh1t on a motherboards period. Either do it right or not at all and let people buy sounds.