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Old December 28, 2008, 02:59 PM
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Out of these 4 motherboards what would be my best solution? The main reason for going with one of these boards other than them being good overclockers is the orange accents on the boards since my theme on my rig will be orange.

DFI Lanparty DK P45-T2RS - $184.99
DFI Lanparty DK P35-T2RS - $154.99
DFI Lanparty JR P45-T2RS - $158.99
Biostar TPower I45 - $189.99

Anyone with personal experience please put in your inputs regarding how you have found these boards. Thanks.

Anyone with the Biostar board, is the board UV reactive like the DFI boards?
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Old December 29, 2008, 10:03 AM
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I don't believe Biostar boards are UV reactive. I have the JR board and it is ok.
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Old December 29, 2008, 12:06 PM
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To me it comes down to the DFI Dark P45 T2RS and the Biostar. Well it is a hard choice to make, both boards are good... But the DFI will be my choice, since it is more orange theme for you. The UV effect on these DFI's is just darn good!!..

The Biostar board is good, but mainly meant for extreme overclocking, meaning sub zero type of cooling, the DFI on water will be good enough..
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