i still need your help

[Spartan Mustang]

Ive already made a few post about whos Nforce 4 mobos are better... MSI or DFI. Ive gotten lots of replies but no seems to be telling me why one mobo over the other. So which nforce 4 sli mobo is better? DFI or MSI. I am building my new comp and cant deside with one is better for gaming. Is there really a signifigant difference at all? PLease help.

 

[n7]

Let me help.

DFI.

 

[Bozo Galora]

correct

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: n7
Let me help.

DFI.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Anandtech has only reviewed the DFI nForce4's, and not the MSI's, so which is better, has yet to be seen...

I went with the Neo4 Platinum because it looks better, the DFI stuff looks like it's for 4 year olds. And it's cheaper, and the performance rocks. People will say DFI only because Anandtech said so, but didn't say anything about MSI's.

 

[BentValve]

Ive got experience with both and id recommend MSI for several reasons.

 

[BentValve]

Oh and thats for now......my preferences could easily change in a year.

 

[Waylay00]

I wonder how the new ABIT AN8 Fatal1ty stacks up against these boards.

 

[manisero]

MSI, because the DFI looks unbearable... that and its running smoothly in my system.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: manisero
MSI, because the DFI looks unbearable... that and its running smoothly in my system.

looks mean everything when it comes to hardware

 

[CraigRT]

between the 2, DFI, IMO

 

[Machine350]

Originally posted by: CraigRT
between the 2, DFI, IMO

:thumbsup:

 

[Ben88]

So what was the point of this thread? Half are saying one, half are saying the other.

 

[MDE]

DFI

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: Ben88
So what was the point of this thread? Half are saying one, half are saying the other.

That is what always happens here. Personal preference and expeirences.

I would go with the DFI because of the near perfect review it got a Anandtech.com

 

[Patrick Wolf]

The Neo2 was a great success, so I suppose the Neo4 will be also.

 

[WW2Planes1]

Asus
seriously though, it's up to you. (not that saying that really helps)
MSI has historically had some reliability issues. i had an early Socket A DDR mobo from them, and wasn't too impressed, but then again it wasn't entirely their fault, and they have had a lot of success with NF3/NF4 mobos recently.
DFI has been making a name for itself since the NF2 chipsets as insane overclocking motherboards. Pretty much everyone here (myself included) will make a reccomendation based on personal preference. And mine is for DFI, because i've heard of many fewer complaints about DFI quality.
In the end, look at the feature set, and decide which features you want more. weigh in the price factor, and if you really are going to use DFI's overclocking capabilities. In the end, if one motherboard jumps out at you as the motherboard you want, go with it. If it turns out to be a dud motherboard, RMA it and chalk it up to experience. That's were people develop these opinions anyway.

sorry to get all preachy on you. good luck with your decision.