mstrmind5 :
Of the main 3 brands which company is generally the best to deal with for their customer service and warranty/RMA issues?
I have never had any issues with ASUS.
Never dealt with MSI for RMA
Gigabyte well every problem i have ever had according to Gigabyte has been a memory incompatibility issue Including a DOA Mobo.
I will never buy anything Gigabyte again and if given Gigabtye i'll sell it as the RMA/Customer service is appalling.
That is my experance & i know others have the same opinion of ASUS & MSI.
The only thing i can suggest is what brands have you had the least trouble with in the past with and stick with that.