Everything About [Computers :: Motherboard]

General Rules

1.) Buy quality, NEVER price!
2.) The more "phases" of power regulation, the better
3.) Board layout DOES matter (only experience will teach you this)
4.) ONLY buy from name-brand 1st-tier Manufacturers!!!

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, DON'T BE CHEAP!!!

Manufacturers

Abit - is/was a good company (historically #2) but is having SERIOUS financial problems, stay away from Abit for the time being

Asus - by far is the #1 manufacturer in terms of market share & product selection - always a good/safe choice

DFI - has a long track record with special attention within the last several years given to the enthusiast, a very good choice

eVGA - a new entry, to date nVidia only, and has had very good success. Follows nVidia reference designs to the letter, and it shows. Superb lifetime warranties available.

Giga-byte - is a new entry with some good products, but does struggle from time to time with maintaining quality - choose w/ caution (good & bad)

MSI - is a good company with some good hits in its history