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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: deep_eyes on March 12, 2004, 03:51:54 pm
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I would like to know is this any good?
Its a P4 System:
http://www.abit-usa.com/products/mb/products.php?categories=1&model=79
Selling $99.00 retail....
Think its good? Any other suggestions?
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Features
Enhanced 800MHz FSB
The 800MHz FSB increases bandwidth and improves overall system performance.
Serial ATA 150MB/s data transfer rate
Serial ATA is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface. This new high-speed interface boosts data transfer rates to up to 150 MB/sec. More flexible power tolerances allow for smaller and more efficient cables.
6-Channel Audio and S/PDIF Out interface
Lets you enjoy 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.
USB 2.0 Supports 480MB/s data transfer rate
Supports speeds up to 480 Mb/sec, approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1
ABIT SoftMenu™ Overclocking
The overclocking function includes CPU frequency, multiplier, CPU Vcore, memory voltage and AGP voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance.
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If you want to go for Abit and Intel, I'd suggest either that or an IC7. Only real difference is the chipset, and that difference is only there because Intel decided to strike back against the enabling of PAT on i865-based boards.
Just remember to get a Northwood if you do decide to go Intel, especially as it has been reported recently that the latest BIOS revisions for motherboards with Prescott have had the ability to overclock using the FSB disabled.