Asus "condemns" Gigabyte: Round 3 - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 28th May 2008, 12:25

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/05...byte-round-3/1

Motherboard manufacturer Asus has launched the latest salvo in its ongoing spat with rival Gigabyte, suing the company for defamation regarding an anti-Asus propaganda presentation.

bowman · 28th May 2008, 12:30

Pathetic.

I wasn't planning on to begin with but I'll make sure not to buy Gigabyte OR Asus mobos next time around.

So-called 'tier 1' manufacturers bundle loads of crap and charge a premium, who needs that.. Who needs linux on the board, an 'environmental engine' that doesn't really work, a heatpipe jungle, 'crazy cool', all this crap? No thanks.

mmorgue · 28th May 2008, 12:39

Complete loss of respect for both companies now.

But has any independant hardware reviewers done tests on Asus' power saving setup? Can anyone else corroborate what Gugabyte are saying?

Fod · 28th May 2008, 12:46

i smell a bit feature!

liratheal · 28th May 2008, 12:52

I lol'd.

Waahmbulances and slaps all around for being so pathetic and childish.

Denis_iii · 28th May 2008, 13:13

waste of money, waste of time, I just don't care. Just make descent solid products, provide excellent support and shut up.

crompers · 28th May 2008, 13:20

jeez this is nearly as stupid as the intel/nvidia saga

maybe they should concentrate on making mobos rather than creating a tech soap opera.

having said that GIGABYTE cheesecake!!!11111

Burnout21 · 28th May 2008, 14:17

gigabyte for the win, hate ASUS, iv never got on with there crap products!

xalek · 28th May 2008, 14:31

This is just great fun! Nice to know that no-one ever grows up, makes us Uni Students look mature!

Have used products from both parties, never had a problem with either of them (Using gigabyte at the moment mind you).

Wonder if anything positive/constructive comes out of this playgropund brawl.

TheoGeo · 28th May 2008, 14:39

oh dear... They are both great manufacturers and have probably each lost a lot of respect due to this petty, childish behavior.

Like most here, I've used products from both companies and had trouble with neither. MSI on the other hand I will always have a hatred for.

[USRF]Obiwan · 28th May 2008, 16:14

And now even the fanboys are starting a war. hilarious!

HourBeforeDawn · 28th May 2008, 16:27

ehh my next motherboard purchase was going to be foxconn for my intel setup and msi for my amd setup so ya these two can keep fighting lol Im sure the rest of the competition is popping popcorn and loving it.

D3s3rt_F0x · 28th May 2008, 18:08

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Originally Posted by bowman

Pathetic.

I wasn't planning on to begin with but I'll make sure not to buy Gigabyte OR Asus mobos next time around.

So-called 'tier 1' manufacturers bundle loads of crap and charge a premium, who needs that.. Who needs linux on the board, an 'environmental engine' that doesn't really work, a heatpipe jungle, 'crazy cool', all this crap? No thanks.

If you dont like it dont buy it im sure this argument dosnt come into it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HourBeforeDawn

ehh my next motherboard purchase was going to be foxconn for my intel setup and msi for my amd setup so ya these two can keep fighting lol Im sure the rest of the competition is popping popcorn and loving it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Story

Regardless, fans of both companies will be hoping for this issue to be resolved as soon as possible – if only so they can both get out of the playground and back into the R&D lab.

Why? Do you think when the press and law divisions of the company engage drive the R&D side hits the brakes?

johnnyboy700 · 28th May 2008, 19:56

Huh, sounds like a push me, shove you, handbags at five paces hissing fit thats been allowed to get out of hand and as usual the corporate lawyers are circling like sharks attracted by the smell of blood. Only this time it money they're haemorraging and it'll probably be followed up with a counter-suits, appeals, yadda, yadda, yadda..... It could go on for years.

I agree with the above, d'you really want to let a hissy fit between two companies decide what product you buy? I've always bought Asus MB's and unless their product quality takes a nose dive I will continue to do so. Sheesh if we all took the huff every time companies did something like this we'd run out of people to buy our kit from pretty quick, they are ALL capable of this kind of petty behaviour with Creative being the most recent example when they publicly went after the guy who modded their drivers and then had to back down.

PhenomRed · 28th May 2008, 22:41

why does everyone keep saying that asus are crap? i've had 3 asus motherboards in the last 4 years, and the only problem i've had is recently the on-board sound is playing up a bit. though this whole thing is kinda funny.

crompers · 28th May 2008, 23:34

I've had one asus board and had nothing but problems with it, i've also had 2 gigabyte boards with not a hitch

not saying this is the general state of play just my experience

DXR_13KE · 29th May 2008, 00:29

didn't asus and gigabyte make a daughter company?

Cthippo · 29th May 2008, 01:32

Does anyone else hear the announcer from Mortal kombat in their head "Round three, FIGHT"

Ghys · 29th May 2008, 01:46

damn , my two favorite manufacturers are at war. What will my inner fanboy do ?

mvagusta · 29th May 2008, 03:23

To me that's like audio amp manufacturers sueing one another for claiming that one brand of amp makes more power than another brand of amp. They all have different ways of measuring power, the resulting performanse claims of way too many electronic devices are often nothing more than martketing bull.

This kind of stuff just makes pc's look trashy & mac's come off looking even more classy.

28th May 2008, 12:25	#1
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28th May 2008, 13:20	#7
crompers Dremedial Join Date: May 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 1,216	jeez this is nearly as stupid as the intel/nvidia saga maybe they should concentrate on making mobos rather than creating a tech soap opera. having said that GIGABYTE cheesecake!!!11111 __________________ \| Q6600 G0 @ 3.21ghz \| ACF7P \| GA-P31-DS3L \| 4GB HyperX 857mhz \| XFX GTX280 655/1210 \| WD 160GB \| Maxtor 250GB \| Black Gigabyte Aurora \| OCZ GameXStream 700W \| HP LP2475w \| AE Aego M 2.1 \| Roccat Kone \| Saitek Eclipse \| Steam: psycrompton PSN: crompers85

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28th May 2008, 12:30	#2
bowman Multimodder Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 249	Pathetic. I wasn't planning on to begin with but I'll make sure not to buy Gigabyte OR Asus mobos next time around. So-called 'tier 1' manufacturers bundle loads of crap and charge a premium, who needs that.. Who needs linux on the board, an 'environmental engine' that doesn't really work, a heatpipe jungle, 'crazy cool', all this crap? No thanks.

28th May 2008, 12:39	#3
mmorgue Supermodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mos Eisley, in the bar... Posts: 378	Complete loss of respect for both companies now. But has any independant hardware reviewers done tests on Asus' power saving setup? Can anyone else corroborate what Gugabyte are saying?

28th May 2008, 13:13	#6
Denis_iii Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 872	waste of money, waste of time, I just don't care. Just make descent solid products, provide excellent support and shut up.

28th May 2008, 14:31	#9
xalek Minimodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 24	This is just great fun! Nice to know that no-one ever grows up, makes us Uni Students look mature! Have used products from both parties, never had a problem with either of them (Using gigabyte at the moment mind you). Wonder if anything positive/constructive comes out of this playgropund brawl. __________________ Hell have no fury like a Kiteboarder with no wind! My first and still current mod: My page

28th May 2008, 14:39	#10
TheoGeo What are these goddamn animals?! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 2,205	oh dear... They are both great manufacturers and have probably each lost a lot of respect due to this petty, childish behavior. Like most here, I've used products from both companies and had trouble with neither. MSI on the other hand I will always have a hatred for. __________________ My Deviance -- My Music Athlon X2 4400+ -- 2GB Corsair XMS -- Geforce 7800GT -- Abit AN8-SLI -- 24" BenQ fp241w -- 74 gig raptor -- 1.6TB total storage -- 530w tagan psu Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

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28th May 2008, 16:27	#12
HourBeforeDawn a.k.a KazeModz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cali, USA Posts: 1,785	ehh my next motherboard purchase was going to be foxconn for my intel setup and msi for my amd setup so ya these two can keep fighting lol Im sure the rest of the competition is popping popcorn and loving it. __________________ Current Rig: RubyRED • Lian-Li A05B • (2) Swiftech 220 Radiators • (2) D5 Variable Pumps • (2) Res • and a whole lot of modding • Retired Rig: Project F.E.A.R. • TT Lanbox Lite • Swiftech H2O-120 • Q6600 G0 OC@3.6ghz • 2900XT • 4gb SuperTalent Memory •

28th May 2008, 19:56	#14
johnnyboy700 Hypermodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 783	Huh, sounds like a push me, shove you, handbags at five paces hissing fit thats been allowed to get out of hand and as usual the corporate lawyers are circling like sharks attracted by the smell of blood. Only this time it money they're haemorraging and it'll probably be followed up with a counter-suits, appeals, yadda, yadda, yadda..... It could go on for years. I agree with the above, d'you really want to let a hissy fit between two companies decide what product you buy? I've always bought Asus MB's and unless their product quality takes a nose dive I will continue to do so. Sheesh if we all took the huff every time companies did something like this we'd run out of people to buy our kit from pretty quick, they are ALL capable of this kind of petty behaviour with Creative being the most recent example when they publicly went after the guy who modded their drivers and then had to back down.

28th May 2008, 22:41	#15
PhenomRed Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 235	why does everyone keep saying that asus are crap? i've had 3 asus motherboards in the last 4 years, and the only problem i've had is recently the on-board sound is playing up a bit. though this whole thing is kinda funny. __________________ Asus M2N-E SLI, Athlon X2 6000+, 3 GB DDR2-533, Radeon 4850 512MB, 1.8TB HDDs, Windows XP Pro

28th May 2008, 23:34	#16
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