New DFI P965-S vs Abit Quad GT...decisions decisions

brencat

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I know the DFI Dark just came out but I would love to see a head to head ASAP with these two mobos before I decide. Hopefully someone will get this specific comparison going soon.

At the Egg, the DFI at $140 is $20 cheaper than the Abit at $160 (and as much as $50 cheaper if you don't get the $30 rebate). And the DFI has a Standard Return policy right off the bat as opposed to the still Nonrefundable 30-day return policy on the Abit. From the various posts on the web so far, we'll have access to the full mem subtimings menu and other nice features like enhanced addressing etc with the DFI. And all on the 1066 strap too, like the Abit.

DFI may have a winner here folks. Just waiting for the intel price cuts, how overclockable the new E6420s are, and some more reviews before I decide...finally.
 

brencat

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or you could wait just that bit longer for P35 Bearlake
You're right pal...lol

Frankly, in the last 2 months since I've been reading and getting caught up on all the latest tech after a long time away, I must say it's shocking how fast things are changing. Of course I've done some mods and tweaks here and there but the last time I put together a PC in its entirety was Jan 2003 - and that was a great year for some really cool products. Lucky for me to be on an upgrade path because 2007 is shaping up to be a time of big changes too...especially since we're at the cusp of the multi-core era for the masses...or whatever.

Plus I'm planning to get a 24" or larger flat-panel this year too. Fun times, Woot! :D