MSI K8N Neo4 Failing??

[rekless]

I think my MOBO may have failed. Machine is in continuous reboot. Recovery Console launched from XP install CD fails to a Bad_Pool_Header BSOD. Cannot get into Windows to save my life. Please see my post over in the Technical Support forum for ALOT more detail: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=32&threadid=1905832&enterthread=y

Let's suppose my MOBO has failed...
My rig is 15 months old and based on my rig specs below, should I just get a similar MOBO to replace it or should I consider getting a MOBO for the 'future' that has more ability for me to upgrade??

I am definitely not the MOBO expert so I'd love some advice.

My rig specs:
AMD Athlon64 3200+ Socket 939 Winchester
MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum
Corsair XMS 3200XL Platinum 400 MHz 2x512
Sapphire Radeon X800XL
Gamesurround Fortissimo III 7.1
Sony DVD-ROM DDU1615
NEC DVD-R DL ND3250A

 

[rekless]

This is a non-SLI board...should I go ahead and get the SLI version? Down the road as prices drop, I could find another Sapphire Radeon X800 XL PCIe and go SLI.

Is there a big price difference between the non-SLI and SLI boards?

Please share your thoughts....

Thanks!

 

[tomt4535]

Originally posted by: rekless
This is a non-SLI board...should I go ahead and get the SLI version? Down the road as prices drop, I could find another Sapphire Radeon X800 XL PCIe and go SLI.

Is there a big price difference between the non-SLI and SLI boards?

Please share your thoughts....

Thanks!

SLI is for Nvidia cards only. Maybe RMA the mobo? It should still be under warranty.

 

[homercles337]

RMA but be prepared to deal with the worst customer service ever! I will never spend another cent on an MSI product. Yes, i RMAed the exact same board because of a failed RAID controller. GL.

 

[rekless]

Interesting...I had no idea that SLI was for Nvidia only.

homercles337....what did you replace your MSI board with? make/model/etc.

Thanks for your help!