865PE, best S478 Chipset, but now...

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Which board should I get?
Theres an ASUS with a proven track record: http://www.cas-tech.ca/product.asp?PID=5951

and an MSI.. which I didnt know existed: http://www.cas-tech.ca/product.asp?PID=6209

AFAIK, they are the exact same board, jus different company and layout..
I cant see the difference, can anyone help me out because the ASUS is $113 while the MSI is $85.. either theres something important the MSI is missing or the ASUS is waaaaaaaaay overpriced.

 

[Peddant]

AFAIK the ASUS gives you -

Accessories
User's manual
InterVideo WinDVD Platinum Suite (Gold version only)
2 x Serial ATA cable
2-Port USB2.0 / Game module
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
IDE cable
FDD cable
I/O shield

where as the MSI gives you this -

Serial ATA Power Adapter
2 pcs Serial ATA Cables

 

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A manual would help incase somethin comes up..
I have all the cables needed, if not I can get them for $5.. I dont need intervideo WinDVD nor SATA cables.. not yet anyway.

IO shield.. dont all mobos come with those? :S

 

[Peddant]

IO shield.. dont all mobos come with those? :S

Can`t answer that.The main point being,that the only difference between the deals is the size of the goody bag.You decide whether you can get by without the extras.