Abit and DFI tackle the ATI CrossFire Xpress 3200

The Tech Report has taken a couple of Abit and DFI built CrossFire Express 3200 motherboards for a spin, and have posted their thoughts for all to see.  Can the "new" Abit -- or should we say abit? -- stand up against DFI?  Geoff seems to think so...  

"Back in the day, Abit made arguably the best enthusiast-oriented motherboards around. Abit boards were sought after for their extra onboard peripherals and overclocking-friendly BIOSes. Performance wasn't too shabby either, but the competition adapted quickly. Soon others were offering mobos with similar features and overclocking options, although continued innovation allowed Abit to retain its BIOS crown."

 

Marco Chiappetta

Marco Chiappetta

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