DFI vs Asus mobo

[koksy]

So I want to buy a new motherboard. My TPower was lot's of fun, but I want to try something new. I'm quite new to the hardware world, my current rig was my first ever homemade. I love overclocking, it's so exciting to see the results, when it finally works. And I get so made when it fails that I almost jump on my motherboard. That's why I found 2 fairly cheap mothersboards, one is quite popular, the other I haven't heard much about, but it looks very nice :P

Anyway, why don't you all just choose for me? Money is not a problem, I just want to have fun :PSo I want to buy a new motherboard. My TPower was lot's of fun, but I want to try something new. I'm quite new to the hardware world, my current rig was my first ever homemade. I love overclocking, it's so exciting to see the results, when it finally works. And I get so made when it fails that I almost jump on my motherboard. That's why I found 2 fairly cheap mothersboards, one is quite popular, the other I haven't heard much about, but it looks very nice :P

Anyway, why don't you all just choose for me? Money is not a problem, I just want to have fun :P

[Ket]

Asus. DFI boards are picky as all hell. I've owned a fair number of DFI boards and none worked as they should nomatter what hardware I mixed them with. Asus on the other hand, their boards just work, and OC just as well.

[graysky]

My opinion is completely 180 degrees from the one expressed above. I have an LT LP P35-T2R and love it. Rock solid MB with loads of control, intelligently laid-out, and well supported. P35 is several generations old now, and DFI is still keeping this board current via BIOS revisions when needed for example. If you're interested in what people who actually own the DFI board have to say about it, why not post in the official DFI forums? I'm sure many people have your CPU and will be glad to comment.

[thebluemeanie1]

Between the two listed, I would pick the DFI.
I would recommend taking a look at the Gigabyte EP45-UD3P.

[spinejam]

ud3p ftw!

[Zucker2k]

Ud3p +2

[dro]

im a die hard dfi & asus fan
dfi are generally very tweak-able through out it's series (dk/ut/jr)
asus on the other hand are superb on the ROG series
for a p45 upgrade
i'd go for asus M2F over the DK p45

reason being ROG doesnt compromise on its component
you'll get max performance on FSB/DDR/PCIE oc
dfi on the other hand have max potential on FSB&DDR
but lacks a bit on the PCIE oc

ive used both the M2F & dk P45...
i will definitely get the M2F
not too sure on the UT P45 though
but i assume it lacks abit on the PCIE oc as well

[chuck4456]

Life was so much easier when ABIT was around.

[zsamz_]

you will love the ut p45
its as good as the ut p35 and even better with a quad
mind you the gigabut ud3p is an easy overclock
but nothin will match memory bandwidth of the dfi ut p45
i wish i bought 1 when it was on sale

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

I own the p45-t3rs and lemme tell you it's no good. I love my x38 t2r but this board is crap. None of the ram dividers work and when they do there is only a ~50fsb range that divider works.

Do yourself a favor and stick with ddr2 on p45

[koksy]

hm, I'm really split. I guess I'll have to buy the DFI now (which I don't mind :P), I just don't like hearing bad things like the above :/ Never heard anything bad about Asus, so I guess I can always buy the Formula if the DFI fails me.

Thanks everyone!

[doakh]

DFI is not supporting the top of the line P45's as they did with the legendary UT P35. The best board I have ever owned! They are concentrating on the lower priced Dark versions, which is what you should buy if you go DFI. Sad but true.

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

yeah I didnt say anything about ddr2 dfi's - they rock. its just the ddr3 boards you need to avoid.

[KB24LA]

yeah I didnt say anything about ddr2 dfi's - they rock. its just the ddr3 boards you need to avoid.

and how p45-t3rs doing with quad core processors? fsb wall?
i was thinking of changing my p5q3 but now

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

yeah FSB wall caused by terrible DDR3 straps that are totally F-ed, I made it to 500 fsb on the q9650 with insane voltage and subzero ambient cooling once, only stable enough for CPUz
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and my ddr3 board bit the dust big time, wont boot into windows or even windows installer -_-

[zsamz_]

and how p45-t3rs doing with quad core processors? fsb wall?
i was thinking of changing my p5q3 but now

stick with your p5q3
too many broken straps on the p45-t3rs
i got my q9650 to 500fsb on rex but its a pain cant use 2x2 sticks only 2x1 sticks

[little_scrapper]

ASUS's support/RMA service seems to have taken a serious nose dive. I hardly ever hear anything good being said about it lately.

[Glow9]

Between the two listed, I would pick the DFI.
I would recommend taking a look at the Gigabyte EP45-UD3P.

+++++

[WaterFlex]

Asus Maximus II Formula

[zsamz_]

Asus Maximus II Formula

his p5q3 slaps the Maximus II Formula silly

[SNiiPE_DoGG]

Asus Maximus II Formula

Dont just recommend what you have because you have it... I have the p45-T3rs but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

likewise, the MIIF is one of the weaker p45's around really and it doesnt even deserve the formula tag or a high end price. If you do any research on the topic this is pretty obvious

[zsamz_]

Dont just recommend what you have because you have it... I have the p45-T3rs but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

likewise, the MIIF is one of the weaker p45's around really and it doesnt even deserve the formula tag or a high end price. If you do any research on the topic this is pretty obvious

exactly
the p5q-dx is cheaper and better
even the p5q-e is better

[nugzo]

Ud3p +2

ud3p ftw!

you will love the ut p45
its as good as the ut p35 and even better with a quad
mind you the gigabut ud3p is an easy overclock
but nothin will match memory bandwidth of the dfi ut p45
i wish i bought 1 when it was on sale

+++++

I also reccomend gigabut, even though it wasnt one of your choices. I've tried both of the boards in your poll.

4 1/3 votes for the gigabyte. EP45 UD3 Series has DDR2 and DDR3 Versions. You gonna keep that Q6600? For Quads, nothing compares to the UD3 in my opinion. If your gonna go with a dual core, you should have good results with either the DFI or Asus, better though with the gigabyte. You really should check out this thread on the Gigabytes b4 u choose. Like zsamz says, the gigabut is an easy overclock, i totaly agree. Since your new to the game, and we dont want you jumpin on your motherboards, unless you put it on youtube. Gigabyte would definitely be the right choice. If for some reason you just cant stand gigabyte, go for the asus. The DFI can be one of the hardest boards to get tuned for a quad. I can see size 12 nike prints on a DFI in the near future. The best thing about the UD3's are the price. If you do choose DFI or Asus, then jump on it, u can pick up a gigabyte UD3 DDR2 or DDR3 board for $99. One that does both DDR2 and DDR3 for $120, or the flagship crossfire UD3P for $130.

[tiro_uspsss]

UD3 recommended.. but out of those 2.. *definitely* the Asus.. DFI? RUN FOR THE HILLS!!!