MSI KT3 ULTRA VS. SOLTEK SL-75DRV5 !

[sniperruff]

this is my first ever computer i'm going to build myself and i am also stuck on mobo choices...
on a tight budget

MSI KT3 ULTRA
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which is the choice for VALUE GAMING by anandtech...

or SOLTEK SL-75DRV5
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which has the "SmartDoc. Anti-burning Shield" thing... maybe it's good for a newbie

the soltek only cost $10 more...

any comments and suggestions would be very appreciated

 

[Boonesmi]

either one should work great

kt333 boards are all very similar in performance/stability, what you need to look for are the features you want.

for me personally i want a good overclocking board thats why i bought the epox 8k3a+ (very sweet board)

 

[sniperruff]

i'm just looking for a stable and easy to set up board with on board sound--- a basic board within $100

 

[Cerb]

Shuttle AK35GTR. From Newegg at $76+8s&h, a hair lower than the MSI. Nice onboard sound, like the MSI, no USB 2.0, but does have RAID. Comes with an extra USB bracket and a sub/center output bracket. It runs fine, just overclocks poorly.
Otherwise go with either. I'd go w/ the MSI simply because I set up the -ARU version and it was quite nice, but I imagine the Soltek is good as well.