Which motherboard to get for new computer?

[mystifmagic]

Originally posted by Triton
Thanks for all your replies!

I've decided to go with RDRAM, and I'm looking into the Abit TH7-IIRaid. But I wonder one thing, since it has onboard sound, but I'll buy a separate soundcard, is that going to cause any problems or can I just turn to onboard sound function off?

And, is the RAID function the only difference betwen this board and the Abit TH7II? I haven't found any but I just wanted to be sure.

I'd take the Abit over the Asus, just because of all the options and I like it a bit better. They both go neck in neck on overclocking, whether that is your cup of tea or not.

You can disable the onboard sound, and you will want to; as it's not the greatest.

Yes the only difference between the two is the raid controller. However I would recommend buying the raid version incase you use it later down the road, or just use it as extra ATA100 controller (no actual raid)

Good Luck

[kile_talon]

My P4T-E runs like a champ and OC's really well so if you dont need the RAID then go with ASUS...if you want the extra IDE the ABIT is a solid choice.