Need help choosing a motherboard!

Brands don't seem to effect longevity anymore. But a bad batch of boards ocassionally gets out. I use newegg reviews to see how many boards have to be returned and decide if I want one. Most reviews tend to be negative anyway, but some boards simply turn out better. I have used msi's rma process before and actually gotten the rma tech on the phone to check on the return status. With gigabyte, I got the old "we'll contact you later" response. In a nutshell, I can't recommend either board for longevity. Use a quality power supply and your odds improve dramatically. I use ocz and antec; both are pretty good.