ASUS vs GIGABYTE + RDRAM question

[Glaucus]

Why the P4T533-C when you can get the P4G8X?  It doesn't look like the P4T533 has 8X AGP which would be a draw back if you intend this machine to be a game machine.

Also, isn't ECC memory just memory with some kind of validity or CRC test?  Wouldn't it be faster if you had non-ECC?  However, ECC memory is better if you're gonna be overclocking as it will help improve systyem integrity as you push it closer and closer to the edge.

  - Mike

[Glaucus]

Advice: Do some serious research on any motherboard you buy.  This probably isn't the best place for it either.  I wouldn't just look at features either, pay close attention to which north/south bridges are used and check for reliability.  ASUS is known for good reliability while Gygabyte is more questionable, but each board is different so you really have to do your homework.  Good luck!

  - Mike

[Glaucus]

my opinon of chips... Via is good for AMD(its all AMD has really)...

nVidia chipsets are popular and I think my next board will have one!

  - Mike