MSI and DFI are very good overclocking boards. MSI don't have all the goodies and options that DFI has, but the MSI boards are just as solid as DFI boards and less options in the BIOS makes it easier for a begginer like your self. IMO The only thing that really influences my opinion on things like these is that I have never used a DFI board because when i order parts there usualy slightly out of my budget.