Abit IX38 QuadGT or Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 ??

Jamous · 19 Mar 2008 at 19:14

Right, got it narrowed down to these two, but may also consider a DS5

Can anyone give me reason to choose one over the other?
I don't need x-fire, but want the latest chipset I can afford!
Thanks!

BUFF · 19 Mar 2008 at 20:47

uGuru?
3rd physical PCI-E x16 slot (electrical x4 iirc)?
price?

Jamous · 19 Mar 2008 at 20:59

What's uGuru all about?
Why would you need a 3rd PCI-E x16?

Thanks!

BUFF · 19 Mar 2008 at 21:27

uGuru is the best hardware monitor/fan control provided by any mobo mfr.
It's also capable of overclocking in Windows.

The extra physical x16 PCI-E slot would e.g. let you run a RAID card whilst running Crossfire

WJA96 · 19 Mar 2008 at 23:11

DFI X48 board is £165+delivery

Skyboat · 19 Mar 2008 at 23:22

WJA96 said:
DFI X48 board is £165+delivery

Tempted at that price just for their reputation and future-proofing

spicypixel · 20 Mar 2008 at 18:14

I just ordered one myself, since the X38 was a winner from dfi right? new build and its eol so X48 time.