NF7-S vs. A7N8X+

[fpoverflow]

Hey all. I'm currently running an ABIT BP6 with overclocked C366's. It has been great for the last few years, but I'm looking to build a new system.. at last!

I'm considering the Abit NF7-S v2 and Asus A7N8X+ v2. They both look like very sweet motherboards, but I'm having a hard time choosing between the two. The cost difference is not an issue, I just want to choose the best. I plan to do some moderate overclocking, but stability is my number one concern.

I've read so many reviews I think my head is spinning. Can someone lend an objective opinion?

TIA.

 

[bgeh]

the only difference between the A7N8X Deluxe and NF7-S is Dual Lan(NF7-S has one)
both have problems with SATA RAID currently
i would get the NF7-S if you overclock because they have the most options

 

[Vette73]

Also the Abit comes with a SATA adapter so you can run a IDE Hard drive on the raid port

 

[wicktron]

Abit for overclocking. Asus for stock.
Abit if you want to save some $$.

 

[fpoverflow]

I'll be honest, I was leaning towards the Asus due to the bios problems in earlier NF7-S revisions. I know it is an intangible, but do you all feel the quality of build for the Abit is as good as the Asus?

 

[snidy1]

The Asus board is awesome, I don't use raid though

 

[Noid]

My NF7-S is nice...

I'm running 220 fsb Dual as I write.
(with volt mod and a cool forcast)

But ,,, it ran 200fsb outta the box.

Using IDE.

check my sig

 

[Heinrich]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Also the Abit comes with a SATA adapter so you can run a IDE Hard drive on the raid port

Can I RAID 0 my IDE HD's?

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Heinrich

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Also the Abit comes with a SATA adapter so you can run a IDE Hard drive on the raid port

Can I RAID 0 my IDE HD's?

It only comes with one adapter so you would have to get another to do it. And right now there are driver or bios issues with running raid with the silicon image chip. I am running just one drive off mine and it is fione, but if you raid a couple of drives it is supposed to cause data problems.