Cost vs. performance powerhouse
Written: May 06 '00
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Pros: pretty stable and reliable, good price
Cons: a bit outdated
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I had this board in my Pentium II 300 MHz for about a year and a half before going to the P-III and through that time, it had served its function remarkably well. This board is pretty much a run-of-the-mill Pentium II motherboard that offers a few unique features like the Soft-menu jumperless settings for CPU clock speed. While I didn't use this feature very often, when I had an inclination to overclock the CPU towards the end of its time with me, it was pretty easy to do so without even cracking the case open. To say that this is an impressive new accomplishment for the motherboard makers is a true understatement.
Overclockers want to tweak settings pretty easily and this board allows the the freedom to overclock to their heart's content and still have the CPU be remarkably stable. While I didn't partake in this behavior all that much, I found that it was pretty easy to get some increased performance out your average chip. Yet (contrary to some people's beliefs) there are other aspects to motherboards that make one better than another. To me, stability at the correct clock speed is maybe the number one priority in choosing a mainboard. On a scale from 1 to 10, looking at its stability I would rate it an 8. I only gave it an eight because I had a few system crashes during the time I was using it.
But maybe this was only because I tend to push my computer to the limits and force the system to crash more often than it should. Perhaps it's Windows and it's bloated operating system that was the cause, I don't know. This board is now in my girlfriend's computer and it has been much more stable there than it was with me, so if you are not a hardcore power user, this board may just be perfect for you. The price on this board is pretty good considering its features, one the most outstanding qualities about this board that is often overlooked is its size. While still conforming to the ATX form-factor, it is remarkably smaller than other boards, allowing for easier installation and handling. I really like small boards and if it weren't for the lack of options I might go for a Micro-ATX in my next purchase.
Anyway, this board is a good all around performer and Abit is a pretty good name in the motherboard business, so this board wouldn't be that bad a selection at all. The chipset and processor compatibility is a bit outdated, but if you are getting this board used, then this should work just fine. As of right now, my particular board is running fine and m girlfriend is truly happy with her computer. I can attest to that!
Recommended:
Yes
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