Need Suggestion : Asus M2N-VM or M2A-VM ?????

[spitfire]

Hi !
I need to buy a new set of cpu+mobo+ram for my sister.
CPU is finalized ,its gonna be AMD X2 5200 + 65Watt TDP , RAM will be Kingston Value 800 1GB*2

Now I am facing dillema in choosing the mobo. I've shortlisted Asus M2N-VM DVI (based on nVidia 7050 + 630 Chipset) and the Asus M2A-VM (based on ATi Rx1250 +SB600 )

Featurewise both boards are on par barring the on board video. I know that r1250 is a better solution than nvidia 6100/6150 but dont know how does it scale compared to 7050.

Better on board solution is must as the rig will be used mainly as a media center,probably some HD movies in near future,a lot of TV viewing and music ans because it wont get a gfx card untill 8800gt prices comes down to 7-8k level (Which I think at least 1-1.5 years away )

Pricewise they are almost same. Nvidia one costs rs 3400 and Ati one costa Rs 3350 kolkata.

So which one will be better ???
Need your expertise guys...
Regards

 

[Ponmayilal]

Suggest have a look at Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H.Details in my post *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45694&page=46

 

[spitfire]

yes...considered that earlier..but just ignored it coz dont wanna spend another 1k on mobo..barring the HDMI everything else is pretty much the same...

 

[saqib_khan]

If M2N-VM is available at ur place than go for it.

Mine is 7025 & i think it is better than 690g. When i purchased m2n-vm was not available at my place.

So, according to ur options u have selected i would suggest m2n-vm dvi.