GIGABYE vs ASUS Motherboards.. HELP

[SkeptikProductio]

Trying to build a fast computer here.... I am wondering if i should go with a Gigabyte Mobo or a Asus Mobo.... my shopping cart is here ---> (http://amzn.com/w/1AU9CBFE6BPUE)and links are below

GIGABYTE MOTHERBOARD

http://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GA-970A-UD3-AM3-SATA-Motherboard/dp/B0055Q88EO/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_4


ASUS EVO MOTHERBOARD (What I want)


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053YM70Y/ref=gno_cart_title_4


Thanks

 

[voyagerfan99]

I haven't had super positive experiences with ASUS boards - I prefer to stay away from them. I really like Gigabyte boards though, and actually owned the one you're looking at for a short time.

 

[spirit]

Both Gigabyte and ASUS are good brands. I've personally never had a problem with ASUS boards and I've used a few in my life (using one now). Just go with the board which offers the best features for the lowest price. I'd probably go for the Gigabyte board given the choice between the two because it is cheaper.

 

[claptonman]

Difference between them is that the Asus can support dual cards. Get the Gigabyte if only using one video card, or look at the GA-990FXA-UD3 for a gigabyte board that supports two cards.

And the 970A is cheaper on newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128519

 

[cobrahead]

for my Experience Both Asus and Gigabyte are good, but i Prefer Gigabyte for my Gaming Computers its cheaper but a good One

 

[StrangleHold]

The Gigabyte. If you want to crossfire in the same price range as the Asus, the GIGABYTE GA-990XA-UD3.

 

[Okedokey]

I use the Asus board I have becuase its the only one that can do what I want. But let me tell you this. Asus support is freakin woeful. When I first got my board it was not working correctly (NF200 chip was a fail). I RMA'd it and within an hour it was rejected because of a tiny (i mean tiny) scratch on the pcb. This was a board that was less than 1 week old and cost nearly $500. I would add a swear word now to underline my dislike for Asus.

In the end I fixed it myself. But never again will i drop money on Asus.

 

[byteninja2]

I use the Asus board I have becuase its the only one that can do what I want. But let me tell you this. Asus support is freakin woeful. When I first got my board it was not working correctly (NF200 chip was a fail). I RMA'd it and within an hour it was rejected because of a tiny (i mean tiny) scratch on the pcb. This was a board that was less than 1 week old and cost nearly $500. I would add a swear word now to underline my dislike for Asus.

In the end I fixed it myself. But never again will i drop money on Asus.

Maybe it is because it is such an expensive motherboard, they try to fdind any way they can from rmaing it

 

[StrangleHold]

Asus for the last few years, customer service and RMA service has really gone down hill. With any board!

 

[MyCattMaxx]

I'm a Gigabyte fan, never had an ASUS board until today, DL'n current drivers for it right now.

 

[Aastii]

I haven't had super positive experiences with ASUS boards - I prefer to stay away from them. I really like Gigabyte boards though, and actually owned the one you're looking at for a short time.

I don't know a single person that does. I will never, ever buy another Asus board so long as I live. I have had one board from the six survive, the others all died within the warranty period. I only RMA'ed two of them, the others I just replaced because it isn't worth the crap dealing with support to get them repaired/replaced.