Dr. Tom picks A7V as best socket a board

[Mem]

Well if you had to pick the best board (KT133 wise)with the least problems the MSI K7T PRO would wipe the floor with them all.Maybe that`s why it was not tested with the rest at Tom`s.

🙂

 

[gyroscope]

DFI is brand x to me cause ive never heard of them. however, this board costs next to nothing [$112 at axiontech, local so no shipping], has fsb adjustment in 1mhz increments, voltage adjustments [though probably worthless since it doesnt have multiplier adjustments], plus it beats some of the more expensive boards in gaming speed. im really thinking about getting one of these just to play with until ddr boards come out.

anyway, DFI = Diamond Flower Industries ? haha.

 

[LXi]

Only $112??? Wow... that's pretty good for a board with those features.

 

[nuttervm]

i've never used MSI boards before. i wouldnt mind though, based upon what i've heard.

no offense to our godlike anand, i'd trust russ's many system builds as a business owner more than the relatively few boards that anand has dealt with. sure, A may have reviewed a dozen or so abit boards and liked them pretty well, but russ has installed hundreds and had large rates of RMAs with that brand. the numbers prove it to me. much like someone else here said, i might buy from them again in 2 years or so if they clean up their act and get rid of this bad rap.