Mid level gaming pc

[Jun aka Pekto]

How about the MSI 785GM-E65? The aluminum heatpipes look "boring" compared to the "striking" Gigabyte pipes though.

I might consider it too. I'll have to do some thinking first because I'm usually wary of buying the same brand as my motherboard that just went kaput (MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum).

I did notice two things that changed with motherboards since 2005.....

1. None use the type of (defective)capacitor anymore (PSU's still use them)
2. Fans have been replaced by heatsinks

Technically, that should mean a jump in durability and reliability for most boards.

Add: Reading the reviews for that MSI 785 board, Some hinted at bios issues. I recall having had to update the bios of my Neo4 Platinum too many times just to get the second core of the Athlon 64 X2 4200+ to be recognized. So, I'll probably pass on that board.

But, Gigabyte seems to have earned quite a reputation since 2005. I'll give that brand a shot.