mobo selections

[unkoman]

which one should i get; albatron kx4008x for $69 or msi k7n2-l nforce2 spp for $99?

[justplaingreg]

they both suck, if you have to go with the msi. expect problems if you do not match it with the right ram. Check forums/reviews for the best match of ram/mb/video card

[unkoman]

how bout abit or asus?

[Alaron]

Check out the Soltek 75FRN2-L or the Asus A7N8X. Both excellent boards.

[Surge1243]

Also look into the Epox EP-8RDA or the EP-8RDA+, as well as the Abit NF7 or NF7-S

[LawyerRon]

If I were building right now, I would go with the Soltek line of Nforce2 boards as posted above. They seem to be a great value, ie, Asus quality at a much lower price. My son has an Asus A7N8X and it's a great board but from what I've hear from Morriswingate and others, the Soltek is just as good for less $$.

The Abit and Epox boards are good choices too.

[unkoman]

which would you prefer? nforce2 chipset or via kt400?

[Surge1243]

I prefer the nForce2 chipset, but there are people here that will swear by the VIA KT chipset as well.

[reboot]

I'd take the Soltek 75FRN2-L (nforce) , or the MSI KT4V-L (kt400) over the Albatron, or the other MSI any day.
I'd probably choose the Soltek over the A7N8X right now, if it had to be an nforce chipset.