AMD series 7xx based mainboards

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Originally Posted by ryboto

i hope abit comes out with another version of a 7000 series board. Still don't understand how ECS is 1st, and abit/dfi are second tier.

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like explained by Nedjo

In wich Tier u belong is decided by how many boards u sell (market share).
ECS sells alot of OEM and especialy in Asia.

To us overclockers Abit and DFi ofc are big names but thats it.

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Originally Posted by Starscream

like explained by Nedjo

In wich Tier u belong is decided by how many boards u sell (market share).
ECS sells alot of OEM and especialy in Asia.

To us overclockers Abit and DFi ofc are big names but thats it.

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my attention span is pretty terrible, I read through the explanation, then forgot about it. Still, good to know Abit has a board lined up.

I'll take either the Asus or Gigabyte thanks ;)

BTW, the gigabyte isn't showing up anymore :eh:

I've added Sapphire, or should I say "DFI sister" board.

Thanks for the work Nedjo, but you should upload the pics via attachment if possible. The link to the Gigabyte is already dead.

Ill take one without the ridiculous attempt at cooling solutions that is a solid board and just works. Im getting tired of the blingy mobos.

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Originally Posted by ryboto

i hope abit comes out with another version of a 7000 series board. Still don't understand how ECS is 1st, and abit/dfi are second tier.

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Isn't ECS a gigant when it comes to OEM and DFI and certainly ABIT are but guppies?

is it me or is that jetway sporting some solid looking capacitors?

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Originally Posted by EvlUndrWareNome

is it me or is that jetway sporting some solid looking capacitors?

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They are. Except the ones by the 24Pin Mobo connector doesn't look solid. Really can't tell from the angle.

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Originally Posted by SP33DFR34K

They are. Except the ones by the 24Pin Mobo connector doesn't look solid. Really can't tell from the angle.

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maybe a recap away from awesomeness?

The big boys all went with the 4pin CPU power connector, while the others went with 8. Interesting.

Also, the Sapphire and DFI board are exactly the same. DFI is making Sapphire's board.

Or sapphire is building DFI's design...

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Originally Posted by EvlUndrWareNome

Ill take one without the ridiculous attempt at cooling solutions that is a solid board and just works. Im getting tired of the blingy mobos.

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I feel you, no need for those crazy cooling contraptions on a chipset that puts out 9W. I'll take the passive aluminum sink, I have the airflow to keep it really cool.

I'm most interested in the Biostar and Abit boards, but I think that perhaps Jetway, Soyo, or SuPox might offer some decent boards for the money. I'm sure there will be a Gigabyte board with a sane cooling solution and slightly less features (like a DS3 version) in the $100 range.

no Gigabyte with AMD thank you, will wait for something from DFI or Abit..:cool:

waiting for biostar matx :D

sapphire board is made by DFI?

Waiting for the msi one.
had the k8n neo2 plat for 939,
K9n ultra for am2 ...
All very good o/c for its value. :D
Hmm.. 4 pci-e on the K9A2plat and the giga..?
Quad CF?

The abit 770 based board looks excellent in its layout. I wonder if it is a stellar overclocker? I eagerly await the company's 790FX board...

Im waiting for a DFI board in the $200> range