Gigabyte X58A-UD3 or X58 SLI LE LGA 1366

[Dasda]

I am getting the i7-920 this week from Microcenter. I was wondering which of these is a better motherboard? I know the gigabyte has USB3.0 and Sata III but I can always add a card for that when devices that use it are available if the EVGA board is alot better. PLease help me pick a decent x58 motherboard.

I couldn't find the evga board on newegg so I couldn't direct compare but here are the links for each mobo.

EVGA X58 SLI LE 1366
http://microcenter.com/single_produc...uct_id=0312963


Gigabyte X58A-UD3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128423


I have no particular preference for any brand so if you know a good option outside these two please tell me. I do like Asus since I have good experience with them but I dont mind changing as long as the product has warranty.

 

[mb103051]

EVGA for 199 is a good price...evga has best warrantee in the business...boards are all top tier boards and i know the x58sli-le is afine board as i got 4.0 rather easily....
Dont get me wrong but the gigabyte is also a great board no question about it but their rma and tech support is spotty.be out of your board 2-3 weeks ...evga out about 7-8 days and their US based here and speak english too...
Buy the one that has all the features you want..or the one that just lights you up...you cant go too wrong...

 

[Hauk]

Here's the newegg link for the EVGA board:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9&Tpk=x58%20le

Have you visited their forums? True that their support is awesome, not only from their staff, but from their followers. They have a great following on their forums. Plus, I see a new bios release, and don't see long threads of people having issues (both good signs):
http://www.evga.com/forums/tt.aspx?forumid=4

You'll hopefully find similar info on the Gigabyte; it is a good board. The latest USB and SATA standards are a nice draw. Ugliest boards available IMO, though that matters little compared to functionality and stability.

If both meet your needs, visit both forums, see what kind of vibe you get. Visiting the EVGA forum, you can see their on it regarding support. Gotta love em for that.

Microcenter's price is very nice on both the cpu and board. Support your local Microcenter, survival's tough for brick and motar stores in this business. Congrats on the new rig. 920 kicks ass for the money and oc's like a champ!