Just remember, that ALi chipset is a DDR chipset. From what I have seen on various online hardware sites, the ALi Magik is a weak chipset as far as performance. The AMD 760 is a much better performer, but at a higher price. However, which ever platform you chose to build on, remember that you will be paying a premium for the built-in DDR support compared to regular SDRAM. Here's a link to an online review of VIA vs. ALi vs. AMD. Hope this will answer any questions you may have. For current pricing, simply check pricewatch.com. Best of luck to you.