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Right now I currently have a P4 2.4 GHz processors with an MSI 648F Neo motherboard, and a GeForceFX 5600 graphics card, and 2 sticks of 512 dual channel.

My motherboard recently died along with a stick of my ram.

Which mother board should I go with, an Asus P4S800D-X or an MSI PM8M-V. The MSI would be slightly cheaper. I will be running the same setup with the new motherboard minus 1 stick of 512.

Any suggestions, opinions?

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Practical checklist for replacing a failed board and a dead memory module: confirm the replacement board supports the CPU socket/FSB and the exact expansion-slot type used for the video card; review the vendor memory QVL for the remaining DIMM’s density and speed; check BIOS maturity and whether recent BIOSes added compatibility fixes for common RAM kits; scan the I/O/layout to ensure the GPU, cooler and cables will fit comfortably; and prefer the board with the longer warranty and clearer RMA procedure.

A few troubleshooting steps to try before buying: test the lone RAM stick by itself in every memory slot (swap slots and run multiple passes). Run MemTest86 to rule out intermittent errors (https://www.memtest86.com/). Do a minimal-boot test (CPU, one RAM stick, PSU, onboard video if available) to confirm the motherboard was the only failure; inspect PSU voltages/connectors if a second board also fails — weak PSUs and shorts are common root causes. Photograph front-panel connector positions before switching boards so headers are reconnected correctly, and clear CMOS when swapping BIOS/board revisions.

On the brand debate: points to the vendor with a more conservative/BIOs-first reputation, while shares positive MSI experience. Both positions are reasonable — the deciding factors should be feature fit, current BIOS that lists support for the RAM/CPU, user reports for that exact model, and warranty terms. Save receipts and test the new board immediately so a DOA/early-failure claim is straightforward. For background reading on motherboards in general, see the motherboard overview on Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motherboard).

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Without even referencing the two specific motherboards I'll immediately say go with the Asus, MSI still hasn't gotten it together.

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Nobody else!?!?!?

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I'd say that both are good, but I'd recommend ASUS. Although, MSI is good. I've got 2 MSIs and all function like a charm.

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