Hmm, it's always tricky deciding what motherboard to get. MSI as previously mentioned have recently got a lot better in terms of the quality of their products, but they still have a long way to go in the area of supporting their products after purchase. I've personally had problems with MSI, I think with their boards it's a bit hit or miss. Saying that though the board you were thinking of getting does boast some very attractive features.

If you're not on a budget then get ABIT, they are a good all rounder. I mean I could go on in detail about each of the top mobo manufactuers strong and weak points, but it will all simply lead to the same recommendation.

If money is no object then go to the ABIT camp, if it is, then fair enough, MSI and ASUS should be more suited to your needs. Simple as that. In this case though I would say you were correct in checking out the MSI board, probably a solid second choice in my opinion.

Just remember, the motherboard is essentially your PC. It's what makes everything work together, if you compromise on that, then your system will always have a handicap. If a man has a super fit, fast and powerfull body, but he has a weak heart, none of it really matters, those fantastic attributes (components if you will) are useless with out a strong, sturdy and reliable core to his body.

Do you get me?