nForce2 Ultra400
It is very difficult to distinguish any important differences in terms of performance. In this case the difference is too slight and insignificant. So when deciding on the purchase, consider only available functionality and accessories.
Gigabyte gets additional points since GA-7NNXP is the only product featuring both IDE RAID and Serial ATA controllers. Moreover the motherboard supports gigabit Ethernet and a second 100 Mbit network port for WAN. Add here DualBIOS – what else do you need? Get latest nforce2 ultra400 drivers.
Of course the DFI motherboard has no gigabit network controller yet it offers IDE RAID in RAID 1.5 mode (a hot topic for debates), and convenient bag for carrying PC if you like to visit game parties with your PC. Round IDE cables reduce the number of potential troubles. As a whole the LANParty NFII Ultra made just as good impression on us as Gigabyte GA-7NNXP so we ranked this board as #1 too.