methods to make DVD-Rip (DIVX)

adrianmak

I found there are some software that provide one-stop solution to convert a DVD to DIVX format e.g. DVDx

I want to know what method is better.
Use this kind, one-stop converting software or
Use traditional method, that is using different kinds of software
e.g. dvd-ripping software, video encoding software, audio encoding software,, etc

Which one product better quality divx movies ?