The few times I have preordered anything its been with Amazon and usually for a lower price. I like to know I have a copy of the game saved for me and I will get it in the mail on release day while I am at work so I don't have to go to a store during my lunch hour or so.
I've heard the same reviews about ASUS of late, I still bought a board from them, the Maximus IV Gene-Z. I've loved it so far and haven't had a problem. A friend of mine bought one and had to return it, it turned into a nightmare he said. So I guess its luck of the draw. Hopefully all goes well!
I can't ever imagine needing 1000W to power a system I own. I would love to have a system where I would need that though!
I feel a Newegg build coming on!....