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I am buying parts to build a new PC. I am not sure on which mobo is best.

ABIT NF7-S ,nForce2 SPP chipset Support AMD Socket A with 200/266/333 FSB ,8X AGP,SATA 150 ATX motherboard

or

Asus Motherboard for AMD Athlon XP/Duron Processors, Model# A7N8X Deluxe

The Asus is like $30+ more then the abit. The price difference does not matter to me. I just want to know which is best. Thanks alot :)

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Both the ABIT NF7‑S and the ASUS A7N8X Deluxe are nForce2 Socket A boards from the same generation, and either is a solid choice for an Athlon XP build — the decision comes down to tradeoffs: ABIT favors tuning and overclocking; ASUS favors out‑of‑the‑box features and stable behavior. (anandtech.com)

ABIT NF7‑S: strong BIOS controls (ABIT’s SoftMenu III), detailed PC‑health readouts and aggressive DRAM timing options that made it a favorite for enthusiasts who wanted to push FSB and memory timings (AnandTech recorded high FSB overclocks on the NF7‑S). Check the board revision and BIOS version before buying — earlier retail batches had a few quirks that hardware threads later noted were fixed in newer revisions. (anandtech.com)

ASUS A7N8X Deluxe: more complete feature set out of the box — ASUS bundled a Silicon Image SATA controller (SI3112A) for SATA/RAID support, a mature MCP southbridge with USB 2.0 support and a strong integrated audio implementation, and it tended to be positioned as the stable, full‑featured option rather than the absolute top overclocker. If you want RAID, multiple headers and a quieter setup without heavy BIOS tinkering, the A7N8X is the safer pick. (anandtech.com)

If you plan to tinker and squeeze the last MHz out of an Athlon XP, lean ABIT NF7‑S (verify rev/BIO S availability). If you want an easy, feature‑rich board with good on‑board audio/SATA and fewer BIOS gymnastics, pick the ASUS A7N8X Deluxe — which is also what recommended. ’s pointer to a motherboard roundup is a useful supplement when comparing real test numbers, but before buying confirm the specific board revision, current BIOS build, and whether the exact ports/connectors you need (S/PDIF, extra USB headers, game port) are present. (anandtech.com)

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I'd say the asus

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MeTo!:)
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