Ok...

charles_scott · 09-19-2005, 09:09 AM

Ok im going to start building a computer for a friend here in the next month and i am debating on which motherboard to get, im a huge fan of MSI motherboards but i was thinking about trying out a DFI board for once...

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813136152

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813130491

Which one should i go for?

And dont all of you start saying DFI because there supposed to be better i want some really good answers... And no im not going to do a search.

Jyizorz · 09-19-2005, 12:38 PM

Out of those 2 motherboards, I would go with the DFI LanParty.

You have chosen 2 PCIE motherboards, neither have AGP, so Im guessing your going to be using PCIE video cards. Main factor of my reasoning is because the DFI board has 2 16x PCIE slots, which gives you a chance at a nice set of SLI cards. It also has more USB on the board, and the more USB the better. The DFI has dual LAN ports, and it also has the nForce4 Ultra chipset, which I personally prefer.

I hope my opinion helps.

charles_scott · 09-19-2005, 01:13 PM

As far as i know the ultra D dont support SLI does it? Besides this guy doesnt need SLI....

Lonewolf5460 · 09-19-2005, 01:26 PM

it says no on the site but it has two 16x slots thats wierd

charles_scott · 09-19-2005, 01:31 PM

Thats because the chipsit can be modded to support SLI >_< I'm not going to mod it if i buy it.....

Keyboard Cowboy · 09-19-2005, 07:14 PM

MSI K8N Neo4-F ATX AMD Motherboard.
Mainly because i have been using them for years with various system. I have rarely had a problem with them.

And loved the after sales support that I get from MSI.

DJ-CHRIS · 09-19-2005, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harper
MSI K8N Neo4-F ATX AMD Motherboard.
Mainly because i have been using them for years with various system. I have rarely had a problem with them.

And loved the after sales support that I get from MSI.

Neo4-F's are a great board, and anyday I am going to be building a system with one.

However DFI are better, MSI are value board's that kick ***.

DFI is just pure kick ***.

charles_scott · 09-19-2005, 07:51 PM

Thats one of the reasons im wanting to go with MSI but the person im building this machine for loves them neon lights and colors and crap, the only thing is he uses an older printer that uses the parallel port and not a USB port and the DFI dont have one.... SOOOO....... i think ill stick with the MSI just because of the price and it has what he needs >_<

Jyizorz · 09-20-2005, 12:23 PM

In my opinion, you had your mind made up before you asked us. -_-

By the way, the DFI supports SLI with a SLI bridge.

charles_scott · 09-20-2005, 01:35 PM

Actully i still havent really decided on the parts, and no that dont support SLI unless you mod the chipsit.....

09-19-2005, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
charles_scott Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,337	Ok... Ok im going to start building a computer for a friend here in the next month and i am debating on which motherboard to get, im a huge fan of MSI motherboards but i was thinking about trying out a DFI board for once... http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813136152 http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813130491 Which one should i go for? And dont all of you start saying DFI because there supposed to be better i want some really good answers... And no im not going to do a search. __________________

09-19-2005, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
charles_scott Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,337	As far as i know the ultra D dont support SLI does it? Besides this guy doesnt need SLI.... __________________

09-19-2005, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lonewolf5460 Master Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,318	it says no on the site but it has two 16x slots thats wierd __________________

09-19-2005, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
charles_scott Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,337	Thats because the chipsit can be modded to support SLI >_< I'm not going to mod it if i buy it..... __________________

09-19-2005, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Keyboard Cowboy Rustlin' Up A Post Count Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,245	MSI K8N Neo4-F ATX AMD Motherboard. Mainly because i have been using them for years with various system. I have rarely had a problem with them. And loved the after sales support that I get from MSI. __________________ Keyboard Cowboy MSI GX620 Gaming Notebook - Intel Centrino 2 Core2Duo 2.4, 4Gb DDRII FSB 800Mhz, 320Gb SATA Hard Drive, DVD-RW, 15.4 Inch WSXGA (1680x1050) Display, GeForce 9600M-GT 512MB Video, Vista Home Premium SP1 www.stormtrooperhellokitty.com

09-19-2005, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jyizorz Newb Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9	Out of those 2 motherboards, I would go with the DFI LanParty. You have chosen 2 PCIE motherboards, neither have AGP, so Im guessing your going to be using PCIE video cards. Main factor of my reasoning is because the DFI board has 2 16x PCIE slots, which gives you a chance at a nice set of SLI cards. It also has more USB on the board, and the more USB the better. The DFI has dual LAN ports, and it also has the nForce4 Ultra chipset, which I personally prefer. I hope my opinion helps.

09-19-2005, 07:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
charles_scott Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,337	Thats one of the reasons im wanting to go with MSI but the person im building this machine for loves them neon lights and colors and crap, the only thing is he uses an older printer that uses the parallel port and not a USB port and the DFI dont have one.... SOOOO....... i think ill stick with the MSI just because of the price and it has what he needs >_< __________________

09-20-2005, 12:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jyizorz Newb Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9	In my opinion, you had your mind made up before you asked us. -_- By the way, the DFI supports SLI with a SLI bridge.

09-20-2005, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
charles_scott Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,337	Actully i still havent really decided on the parts, and no that dont support SLI unless you mod the chipsit..... __________________

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