DFI SLI Expert VS ASUS A8N32 SLI Deluxe?

[xnguyenx]

I have a hard time try to decide which one is better. Money wise both cost the same.
Please advice.

 

[MADMAX23]

Wait till the launch of socket AM2 (6th June)

 

[xnguyenx]

Originally posted by: MADMAX23
Wait till the launch of socket AM2 (6th June)

I don't think I can wait that long (3.5 months) I have every set up except Video card and MB. I bought the 165 processor.

 

[Heidfirst]

Have you thought of the Abit AN8 32X?
Quite a few former Asus A8N32 SLI Deluxe users reckon the Abit is a better board.

 

[xnguyenx]

Originally posted by: Heidfirst
Have you thought of the Abit AN8 32X?
Quite a few former Asus A8N32 SLI Deluxe users reckon the Abit is a better board.

hmm. I think I will take a look at it. Is there a significant difference between 16X vs 32X on SLI?

 

[diablofish]

Not a significant one - maybe 3 or 4 percent in the benchies I've seen.

The ABit board has received good reviews.

As far as which board to go with - it would depend on how much overclocking you do. My understanding in the DFI board offers the most overclocking options of those three.

 

[the cobbler]

Originally posted by: diablofish

As far as which board to go with - it would depend on how much overclocking you do. My understanding in the DFI board offers the most overclocking options of those three.

this is definitely true, but be careful as the Expert boards are a little weird and don't help you OC much (at all) over non-Expert boards. I would suggest either spend the extra $100 for a Venus, or go with an SLI-DR or SLI-D instead, though beware that they don't have the clearance between video cards like the Abit board.

 

[imported_ST]

Send a PM to Lopri...he has both and can tell u the pros and cons of each.