dfi nf4x infinity or epox 8npa-sli

[abyssalloris]

Topic says it.

Choice is between the two. The Epox costs about $15 more than the DFI. The SLI feature of the Epox is inconsequential to me. I'm not going to be doing SLI. Any other reason I should pick one of these over the other?

I will be using my current CPU (A64 3000+ Newcastle) and changing my current video card (Radeon 9500 pro to Radeon X1800XT).

Quick replies will be most appreciated as I plan on finalizing my upgrade tonight and buying by tomorrow. I have vacillated long enough and am sickened by my own indecision. Thanks.

 

[abyssalloris]

I'm aware that the CPU would be out of proportion with the new video card. I also noted that while running Oblivion right now with my 9500 pro (sad me..), the CPU is working at 100%. Wonder if that will change with a much improved video card or if the CPU will then be a bottleneck. In any case overclocking will now be an interesting option.

Do you reckon the stock cooling on the CPU is ok? If not, what cooler would you suggest?

 

[abyssalloris]

Ok, I'm going with the DFI infinity board. I'll look into cooling later.