Which one??

[PC N3WB]

Which motherboard should i get the Asus P5KC Combo or the Gigabyte P35-DS3R they both offer similar features but which one is better?? need to decide before ordering next week

 

[tiraides]

Read multiple reviews of each board -- not from NewEgg, perform a Google search -- and check out the Intel Motherboard forum for your answer.

 

[engiNURD]

The P5KC lacks RAID, so if you need RAID, get the DS3R.
The DS3R lacks Firewire, so if you need Firewire, get the P5KC.
If you don't need RAID nor Firewire, get the DS3L or Abit IP35-E.

 

[Dangman]

The P5KC lacks RAID, so if you need RAID, get the DS3R.
The DS3R lacks Firewire, so if you need Firewire, get the P5KC.
If you don't need RAID nor Firewire, get the DS3L or Abit IP35-E.

Addendum: If you need more than 4 SATA ports, go with the DS3R. If you want eSATA, go with the DS3R as it comes with a bracket to turn two of the onboard SATA ports into eSATA ports.

 

[engiNURD]

That bracket is only $5 at the egg, btw, and will work to convert any two internal SATA ports into eSATA ports.

 

[PC N3WB]

OK So the Abit or Gigabyte?? i know this comes down to need and preference but which one overclocks better and what is bundled with it??

 

[engiNURD]

Both OC well... decide for yourself. I don't think you can go wrong with either board.