How important is ESA?

[bryan240g]

Is Enthusiast System Architecture(ESA), an important feature when selecting a new mobo? I am building a gaming machine next week, and just realized that the EVGA 750i mobo(my first choice). doesn't say it is ESA certified, but the EVGA 780i is. Now I really didn't want eh 780i, because it has certain extra's that I do not need, and the 750i fits my needs perfect. I geuss what I am asking is, is ESA important? I mean I had planned on installing some type of 5.25" bay fan controller, but does it make a difference, if it's ESA certified or not?

 

[Lord Gornak]

I don't think it's worth the extra $80-$100 but that's just me.
If you do get an ESA certified fan controller, and you really like to see and tweak your settings frequently it could be worth it though.

 

[dagger]

It's worthless. One of those marketing gemmicks. Stick to the specs, ignore the hype.

 

[bryan240g]

Ok, will do. Thanks for the input you two.