News - abit exits mainboard market - confirmed

[Agent]

I've never really had a problem with them, but never really overclocked before core 2..

Lets be honest though - to cock up a Core2 board with an Intel chipset, you really would have to try

One of the big things I like about Intel is that their chipsets have been solid for as long as I can remember

[Fraz]

Noooooooooooooooo! It's madness! Abit is the only mobo manufacturer I totally trust!

Guess I'll have to start getting my head around ASUS's retarded mobo naming schemes

[ddg4005]

I am truly sorry to hear this. My first PC build incorporated Abit's AX5 motherboard (based on Intel's 430TX chipset). Even though I made the switch to ASUS motherboards 7 years ago I will always remember the legendary BX6 board from Abit also.

It dropped in '98 and used the immortal 440BX chipset (now I know everyone remembers that one!). They'll be missed by this gearhead.

[Lee H]

One of the big things I like about Intel is that their chipsets have been solid for as long as I can remember

Really ?

Even their own developers are blogging about how they have issues with their G45 chipset and how they are trying to get it working correctly and this can be seen at the following link ;

http://softwareblogs.intel.com/2008/...ill-imperfect/

So... it looks like I'm moving to either DFI or even foxconn on my new build if there is no Abit to use now for my intended upgrade plan.

[Vimeous]

I am truly sorry to hear this. My first PC build incorporated Abit's AX5 motherboard (based on Intel's 430TX chipset). Even though I made the switch to ASUS motherboards 7 years ago I will always remember the legendary BX6 board from Abit also.

It dropped in '98 and used the immortal 440BX chipset (now I know everyone remembers that one!). They'll be missed by this gearhead.

The BX6 is indeed the stuff of legend and deservedly so.
It's a great shame to see abit leave the arena as they do produce some great products, with or without the frills. They have always been #2 on my shopping list behind ASUS and usually lost out because I'm fussy over features and ASUS are usually the only manufacturer who have the combination to meet my needs.

Of course this does mean there should be some superb bargains as the year draws to a close and if they will genuinely still provide 3yr support now could be just the right time to build an abit-based system!


Regarding ASUS.
The only issues I've ever had with their motherboards have been self-inflicted. I currently have 3 ASUS-based PC's and have built more than double that over the years and all are still running strong. I even managed to cook one of the USB controllers on one old board (literally) and yet the rest of the board still runs happily.
Yes I've not dealt with ASUS returns but I hope to have bought a quality product that will not require that service.

MSI are the only manufacturer I've been forced to RMA. The dealer was great but I believe MSI should never have released the board in the first place as it was far too flakey.

So many have purchased Abit and had so few issues I had no problems recommending Abit kit to any prospective purchaser. It's sad to see them go.

[Pleiades]

Wow, only 3 months on from its 'No plans to exit motherboard market' denial :-(

[Rave]

I've heard this story several times over the years. Here's hoping it isn't true this time either.

[Saracen]

I've heard this story several times over the years. Here's hoping it isn't true this time either.

Given this post, that would seem to be a forlorn hope.

[mrt9888]

It is true, places like scan are out of stock on most boards and they have not released any P45 boards.

[Vice]

Sad to see abit exit the market. They made some really great low-cost boards and definitely had a good standing among budget conscious enthusiasts.

[Fornowagain]

Aww that sucks, my favourite board oem damn.

[BUFF]

It is true, places like scan are out of stock on most boards and they have not released any P45 boards.

I've just checked through SCAN's mobo listings & not 1 of their abit listings is out of stock.
IP43 is in stock & IP45 should be forthcoming as I've no doubt that the chipsets were ordered if not already delivered.

What's interesting is that even a day later no other website has anymore info of their own - they all point back to Hexus.
That strikes me as odd given all the industry contacts that they must have.

[staffsMike]

I might say farewell to Abit with a P45 although that DFI uATX P45 is what I really want.

[Blitzen]

Problem with ABIt was their mid to high end boards were over prices for what they were. Yes their high end boards were good, but no better than other makers high end boards.

Money is made in the mid and low end market and Abit's boards were generally uninteresting or special.

So who's next to go.... DFI perhaps?

No they werent.
If anything, their mid/high end boards were cheaper.


On another note, at least that means Fatality will have to work for a living.

[mercyground]

My abit nf7-s is still serving me proud. Oh well... guess we'll have to put up with imported junk from foxconn...

my money is on nvidia dropping out next, via is gone.

[gazza.ladra]

The BX6 is indeed the stuff of legend and deservedly so.
It's a great shame to see abit leave the arena as they do produce some great products, with or without the frills. They have always been #2 on my shopping list behind ASUS and usually lost out because I'm fussy over features and ASUS are usually the only manufacturer who have the combination to meet my needs.

Of course this does mean there should be some superb bargains as the year draws to a close and if they will genuinely still provide 3yr support now could be just the right time to build an abit-based system!


Regarding ASUS.
The only issues I've ever had with their motherboards have been self-inflicted. I currently have 3 ASUS-based PC's and have built more than double that over the years and all are still running strong. I even managed to cook one of the USB controllers on one old board (literally) and yet the rest of the board still runs happily.
Yes I've not dealt with ASUS returns but I hope to have bought a quality product that will not require that service.

MSI are the only manufacturer I've been forced to RMA. The dealer was great but I believe MSI should never have released the board in the first place as it was far too flakey.

So many have purchased Abit and had so few issues I had no problems recommending Abit kit to any prospective purchaser. It's sad to see them go.

Then you might remember BP6 as well, it was the first (and only) dual s370 MB.
I just checked wikipedia and luckily "The BP6 and BH6 motherboards are largely credited to the engineer Oskar Wu, who now works for DFI, a competing motherboard manufacturer."