I've had to rma mobos from almost every manufacturer, msi by far had the best customer service. Had a new mobo within 8 days of shipping mine out. Was about a year ago, here is the thread. You have to be stupid to let one persons opinion about a manufactur turn you ek away from them completely.
http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/37525-computer-will-not-boot/page-2