Does Asus make good motherboards?

yoongkc · 05-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Hey guys,

Another query I have is on Asus motherboard. Do they really make good motherboard? Quite a few reviews and comments have mentioned on their incompatible problems like RAM, and also they provide bad servicing at their service centres.

Any similar experience? Or Asus is really good?

Thanks!

StrangleHold · 05-10-2008, 03:57 PM

Used alot of Asus boards. But they are alittle picky with memory. Gigabyte and Asus are both good quality boards.

funkysnair · 05-10-2008, 03:58 PM

ive had no problems with asus!!!

i would use them again

yoongkc · 05-10-2008, 04:28 PM

Picky with memory? Any brands that is commonly not compatible with Asus motherboard?

StrangleHold · 05-10-2008, 04:34 PM

On Asus boards I,ve had more problems with OCZ then any brand. But OCZ is excellent memory. Been using alot of G Skill memory in most of my builds and havent had any compatiblity problems with any brand. But the only boards I use in builds are Gigabyte-Asus and DFI.

colt1911 · 05-10-2008, 04:39 PM

I 've used Asus boards on all my builds for the last 8 years and have always had good luck with them . If you choose a Asus board be sure to review the QVL for memory on that particular board. I have found that Corsair is usually the best with a Asus mobo and causes the least problems. However there are many other good choices of Ram to choose from.

yoongkc · 05-10-2008, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the advices and feedback so far. Anyway my concerns are that I am getting a motherboard but considering between 2, Asus Rampage and Asus Striker II Extreme. But I don't know which should I choose.

The cheaper choice will be Rampage given that it uses DDR2 RAM and it's cost is already lower than Striker II Extreme.

However, many reviews have also shown that Striker II Extreme gives much better performance, but it's price is really very very high.

Another main difference between the 2 is probably Rampage supports CrossFire but Striker supports SLi.

Given this difference, will I have a problem using XFX GeForce 9800 GX2 on Rampage if I only intend to have 1 graphic card?

colt1911 · 05-10-2008, 06:04 PM

You can run that card on the Rampage as a single card just not in SLI or Crossfire. I know a lot of people who run one good card on a Crossfire or Sli board with no problems.

ramodkk · 05-10-2008, 06:06 PM

ASUS does make really good motherboards but as mentioned, GIGABYTE makes awesome boards too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrangleHold

Used alot of Asus boards. But they are alittle picky with memory. Gigabyte and Asus are both good quality boards.

*waiting for SirKenin to tell you otherwise*

yoongkc · 05-10-2008, 06:08 PM

Even if the computer is able to run without critical problems, will it have better performance if I were to run a ATI graphic card on Rampage or run a GeForce graphic card on Striker II?

Coz it does seems like nVidia graphic should work and perform better with nVidia chipset and that it supports the SLi technology, isn't it?

05-10-2008, 03:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
yoongkc Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 52	Does Asus make good motherboards? Hey guys, Another query I have is on Asus motherboard. Do they really make good motherboard? Quite a few reviews and comments have mentioned on their incompatible problems like RAM, and also they provide bad servicing at their service centres. Any similar experience? Or Asus is really good? Thanks!

05-10-2008, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 6,839	Used alot of Asus boards. But they are alittle picky with memory. Gigabyte and Asus are both good quality boards. __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 2gb PNY 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful.

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funkysnair Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle-England-uk Age: 26 Posts: 912	ive had no problems with asus!!! i would use them again __________________ intel quad q6600..............asus p5k pro 4gig ballistix 1066mhz......geforce 7950gt 74gig raptor 10k.......500gig 32mb sata green fans/cathodes........20x nec/sony dvdrw thermaltake tr2 550w.....antec900 vista home premium 64bit....2x 19" acer x193w

05-10-2008, 04:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 6,839	On Asus boards I,ve had more problems with OCZ then any brand. But OCZ is excellent memory. Been using alot of G Skill memory in most of my builds and havent had any compatiblity problems with any brand. But the only boards I use in builds are Gigabyte-Asus and DFI. __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 2gb PNY 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful. Last edited by StrangleHold; 05-10-2008 at 04:39 PM.

05-10-2008, 04:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
colt1911 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 633	I 've used Asus boards on all my builds for the last 8 years and have always had good luck with them . If you choose a Asus board be sure to review the QVL for memory on that particular board. I have found that Corsair is usually the best with a Asus mobo and causes the least problems. However there are many other good choices of Ram to choose from. __________________ XP Pro 32bit and Vista Home Premium 64bit Asus P5K Premium Black Pearl Intel Q9450 w/ Zalman 9700 cooler Corsair XMS2 PC 6400C4 DDR2 -800 ( 4 gigs ) Evga 8800GTS 512mb ( G92 ) w/ Acer P221w 22" LCD Seagate 500Gb 32mb cache Sata 2 WD 500gb 16mb cache Sata 2 w/ WD 250 Sata 2 2 Asus Sata DVD Burners Ultra Aluminus Full Tower w/ Antec Neopower 650 watt PSU Asus Xonar 7.1 Pci card w/ Logitech Z5500 speakers

05-10-2008, 04:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
yoongkc Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 52	Picky with memory? Any brands that is commonly not compatible with Asus motherboard?

05-10-2008, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
yoongkc Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 52	Thanks for the advices and feedback so far. Anyway my concerns are that I am getting a motherboard but considering between 2, Asus Rampage and Asus Striker II Extreme. But I don't know which should I choose. The cheaper choice will be Rampage given that it uses DDR2 RAM and it's cost is already lower than Striker II Extreme. However, many reviews have also shown that Striker II Extreme gives much better performance, but it's price is really very very high. Another main difference between the 2 is probably Rampage supports CrossFire but Striker supports SLi. Given this difference, will I have a problem using XFX GeForce 9800 GX2 on Rampage if I only intend to have 1 graphic card?

05-10-2008, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
colt1911 Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 633	You can run that card on the Rampage as a single card just not in SLI or Crossfire. I know a lot of people who run one good card on a Crossfire or Sli board with no problems. __________________ XP Pro 32bit and Vista Home Premium 64bit Asus P5K Premium Black Pearl Intel Q9450 w/ Zalman 9700 cooler Corsair XMS2 PC 6400C4 DDR2 -800 ( 4 gigs ) Evga 8800GTS 512mb ( G92 ) w/ Acer P221w 22" LCD Seagate 500Gb 32mb cache Sata 2 WD 500gb 16mb cache Sata 2 w/ WD 250 Sata 2 2 Asus Sata DVD Burners Ultra Aluminus Full Tower w/ Antec Neopower 650 watt PSU Asus Xonar 7.1 Pci card w/ Logitech Z5500 speakers

05-10-2008, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
yoongkc Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 52	Even if the computer is able to run without critical problems, will it have better performance if I were to run a ATI graphic card on Rampage or run a GeForce graphic card on Striker II? Coz it does seems like nVidia graphic should work and perform better with nVidia chipset and that it supports the SLi technology, isn't it?

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