gaming build x48 MB choice?

[skchi]

Im planning the following build, with later on running crossfire wiv 2 x 4870.

however im struggling to choice between MSI and ASUS board, it seemed MSI has a better overclocking capability and a few extra connection like eSata stuffs, but ASUS seemed more reliable in their components and has a better quality quarantees.
which one will you guys prefer??

(Will be sourcing all the parts in hong kong hence including hkd)

Total: $1308 HKD $10,092

CPU $200
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

Motherboard $289 HKD $2,253
1st choice:
MSI X48 Platinum LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard

2nd choice:
ASUS RAMPAGE FORMULA LGA 775 Intel X48 ATX Intel Motherboard

Graphic Card $304 HKD$ 2,370
MSI R4870-T2D512 OC Radeon HD 4870 512MB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

Ram $85 HD$ 662
DDR2 2048MB x 2 (total 4GB)

Hard Drive $160 HKD$ 1,247
2 x Western Digital Caviar 500 GB 7200rpm(in raid 0 setting)

Case $150
Good cool elegance looking case (prefer black or silver), mid-tower size not too big

Power supply $100
750W ATX 12V

DVD-RW $20
Sony

 

[PCnut]

I have the Rampage formula and Love it. I also have the Q6600 and have it overclocked to 3.2 with no change in voltage. this is such a nice board.. Good luck

 

[halcyon]

I have the Rampage Formula too and like it, but I don't think its not the only choice, and may not be the best choice. Gigabyte has several X48's that are in the same league for less money:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128331

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128336

I'd seriously compare those with the Rampage, unless you, like me, tend to gravitate towards Asus.

 

[skchi]

thx for advice. i think i will go for the asus rampage then, i also prefer asus more than gigabyte

 

[halcyon]

That's a choice I think you'll be pleased with, its a good board.