MSI K9N SLi Plat or Abit K9N SLI

[Corsair]

I didn't really want to make a thread for this, but I'm pretty unsure right now...

I was going for the MSI K9N SLi Plat. but then I heard about the issues, tho I know they're mostly nForce 500 problems, but also w/ the passive HS and whatnot. So I switched to the Abit K9N SLi, and I'm thinking that it's a better choice. What's the general concences?


The total build is in green in my sig, and I plan on buying one of those 65nm dual cores when they're out.... or rather Santa does :p: (...I hope)

[Jaco]

I don't think anyone here tried both boards already.

I'm pretty happy with my MSI platy. It's not perfect, but what do you expect from a new brand new board ? It takes some time to work out all the kinks.

Let us know how the ABit board turns out.

[Corsair]

Ya, I will. Why not? Looks like I'll be a guinea pig for once.

[perkam]

Abit KN9 this time around is just a better product stability wise and performance wise.

Perkam

[DrJay]

Certainly, there are some issues with the MSI AM2 boards. Those problems may yet be worked out. I believe common sense dictates that it is too early to declare a winner.

[DEVIL K-ce]

I don't think anyone here tried both boards already.

I'm pretty happy with my MSI platy. It's not perfect, but what do you expect from a new brand new board ? It takes some time to work out all the kinks.

Let us know how the ABit board turns out.

I testing K9N Platinum :stick: with 3000+


No vdd regulation in bios, shut down when click restart in windows and pasive cooling nForce chip ( very hot on stock clocks ).

In this time any board for am2 is not good. But msi vs abit, hmmm abit !

Also maybe Asus ?

Sory 4 english

[tictac]

ABIT KN9 SLI :woot:

[KarateBob]

ive been using a msi k9n plat for the past 2-3 weeks, and I don't like it. The bios leaves much to be desired. I bought an abit kn9 sli today and I'll be swapping it in today or tomorrow, and I'll let you know how it goes.

x2 4200+, 2x1gb pqi, and 2x7800gtx

[afireinside]

ABIT KN9 SLI :woot:

Tictac! You back to mod some more Abit BIOSes? :D


In this time any board for am2 is not good.

Foxconn ;) I've been running it since monday at ddr1142 with tight timings (for the speed) at 1.65vcore 2.5vdimm perfectly stable no BIOS issues. Only problem is the price.

[faruquehabib]

well i got me a good deal on the MSI K9n Plat. SLI, and i dont have any restart probs or anything. the passive hs does get warm, so that could be a bigger hs. i think the BIOS will get better with the bios updates and all, so im not worried about that. Right now, it's too early to determine full potential i feel. GL with the Abit!

[althes]

will start testing kn9 with sli tonite

[Eldonko]

I have the MSI, and there are alot of things it lacks and others that are buggy. Try the abit, may be a lil better.

[tictac]

Tictac! You back to mod some more Abit BIOSes? :D


I always here... watching you guys overclock... :cool:

[nn_step]

I vote MSI

[SPQQKY]

The Abit is a better board, even with immature BIOS. Both boards are so new and not many people are ready to jump to ddr2, so there are little reviews and feedback, but from the info I have gathered, the Abit is far better which is why I picked one up myself. The voltages are unwavering on this board and I haven't had a single hiccup from it.

[JNav89GT]

biostar 550 tforce > either

[SPQQKY]

biostar 550 tforce > either

??? You been drinkin'? LOL

[perkam]

I vote MSIoh my. Looks like the MSI fanclub is growing :p

Perkam

[JNav89GT]

??? You been drinkin'? LOL
nope!
biostar has definately got a winner in the 550

[nn_step]

oh my. Looks like the MSI fanclub is growing :p

Perkam
Sure it is a little bit of a Hassle to get used to...
But like the Neo2 Platty.. it runs like a dream.. and benches like a wet one :p:

[SPQQKY]

Hey John,
Is THIS (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138026) the board you are refering to? And if so, what makes it so special that you would recommend it over the other boards?