Summary: First of all, we note that these boards are aimed at different user categories. In particular, MSI P35 Neo3 is a "work-horse" with one PCI Express x16 slot, basic...
Pros: high stability and good performance level;, two PCI Express x16 slots;, support for SerialATA II/RAID ( 8 lines; ICH9R + JMB363);, support for one P-ATA link (JMB363);...
Cons: flaws in the software;, scarce package bundle., partial incompatibility to Corsair DDR2 TWIN2X2048-8500C5 memory modules;, flaws in the software.