Should i go Abit it7 max2 or bd7-II?

im working on getting a new system, and i want to get a good mobo. im trying to decide between The Abit IT7-Max2 and the BD7-II. Any imput would be great.



ps. i think im gonna go with a 1.8a northy

Same problem please some one answer......

Personally, I don't think having ancient parallel and serial ports on the back of my computer is anything to be ashamed of. The IT-7 MAX is interesting because it doesn't have those legacy ports... but its hardly the breakthrough I was laying awake at night for.

Some of the IT7 users have had problems that required RMA'ing their boards. And the IT7 costs a chunk more than the BD7II.

That makes it a no brainer for me. I'd pick the BD7 but, and I can't make this clear enough, this isn't a decision you should lose a lot of sleep over. Both use the 845E chipset, both have a ton of cool features, both are from a quality manufacturer-so just pick the one you like the best.


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do they both have the same bios features? the it7 max 2 has the ps/2 connections put back on. also there is the bG7 witch is descused here in comparison
http://www.vr-zone.com/reviews/ABIT/BG7/page9.htm

I have been running a BD7ii for about a month now with a 2.26 chip in it. I run Mr Nat's bios and it has been rock solid overclocked, of course that is just one board, I always like to get a bunch of opinions before upgrading anything.

yup i like my bd7-II too

if i had the cash i'd probably op for the it7-max2
plus it wasn't around when i bought mine

I love my IT7-MAX, boy does it load up windows fast. Tons of great OC features and stable as all get out I had the 8IEXP and RMA'd it for this board. Absolutely love it. I'm running my 2.26 at 160 FSB on stock voltage.

Both are great motherboards, but just go with the IT7 MAX. The extra $60 for PS2 ports and serial ATA on the IT7 MAX2 is just not worth it.