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Rogue · 07-01-2002, 12:47 PM

Hello,

I was wondering what is the best Asus motherboard that will work with the AMD XP 2100+ or the 2200+. I am also taking other motherboard suggestions as well because I don't really know which one to get. I am leaning toward asus because I know alot of people have said good things about them.

Thanks,
Dave

DrZaius · 07-01-2002, 12:52 PM

Hi Dave,

If you want an Asus board, the A7V333 is pretty good. I always recommend EPoX boards though, the newest ones is the 8K3A. Hope that helps.

Blakhart · 07-01-2002, 01:31 PM

A7N266C

TwoRails · 07-01-2002, 01:49 PM

Hi Rogue,

The Asus A7V333 gets my strong recommendation. It is XP and T-Bred compatable.

Also, watch closely for features; here are a few. The A7V333 has USB 2 built in, many 333 mobos don't. It also supports ATA133. The RAID version also has built in FireWire.

I also like the COP feature (CPU Overheat Protection) although it doesn't work with T-Birds -- only with XP and higher. (and I hope I never have to test it!!)

The A7V333 has won every comparision review I've read, and also has recieved perfect scores. Maximum PC not only give it it's sought after "Kick Ass" award, it call the mobo the "Best of the Best" for AMD mobos.

I did a couple of builds for others with this mobo and liked it so much I updated my "old" Asus A7A266 to the A7V333.

HTH,

TwoRails

TwoRails · 07-01-2002, 01:51 PM

PS: I don't OC, so I can't talk about OCing this mobo, but it is supposed to be OCer "friendly."

Mr N8 · 07-01-2002, 01:59 PM

Ditto on the A7V333. Asus is an excellent company. You will be happy with that board. I also want to recommend the Soltek SL-75DRV5. Its a super fast board, although it doesn't have quite as many extras as the ASUS.

tigstah · 07-01-2002, 08:29 PM

i use the asus a7v333 and its really a great board.....highly recommended.

wolfie · 07-01-2002, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blakhart
A7N266C

yep

wolfie

RobH · 07-02-2002, 05:38 AM

the Soltek is a darn good board (SL75DRV5) they run really good.Epox is another board thats hard to beat-never had a problem with an Epox board.hth

mike breck · 07-02-2002, 08:12 AM

I would agree with Doc about Epox mobos. High quality and reliable.

However, as TwoRails has already said, the Asus A7V333, and in fact the Soltek SL-75DRV5, both have their own form of COP for XP processors. That is a step in the right direction and an another good reason to buy one or the other.

Tom's Hardware tested both mobos by removing the CPU fan and the mobo shut the system down quickly with no damage to the CPU.

http://www.tomshardware.com/mainboar.../kt333-04.html

Tweakers.com did exactly the same experiment with the Asus.

http://www.tweakers.com.au/articles/...v333/page4.asp

This is very good news for AMD users and helps to eliminate one of AMD's major weaknesses.

COP was one of the main reasons I choose the A7V333 to upgrade my boys' PC. Their PC "cupboard" upstairs does get hot and keeping the midtower case cool is a challenge. Having a circuit on the mobo that cuts off when the CPU reaches a critical temp is a useful fallback position.

It's not as tidy as the Intel solution, but it's defintely better than nothing.

07-01-2002, 12:47 PM	#1
Rogue Member (7 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 66	Best asus motherboard for AMD? (or other) Hello, I was wondering what is the best Asus motherboard that will work with the AMD XP 2100+ or the 2200+. I am also taking other motherboard suggestions as well because I don't really know which one to get. I am leaning toward asus because I know alot of people have said good things about them. Thanks, Dave Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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DrZaius Member (13 bit) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 7,030	Hi Dave, If you want an Asus board, the A7V333 is pretty good. I always recommend EPoX boards though, the newest ones is the 8K3A. Hope that helps. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Blakhart Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: in harms way Posts: 2,768	A7N266C Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Hi Rogue, The Asus A7V333 gets my strong recommendation. It is XP and T-Bred compatable. Also, watch closely for features; here are a few. The A7V333 has USB 2 built in, many 333 mobos don't. It also supports ATA133. The RAID version also has built in FireWire. I also like the COP feature (CPU Overheat Protection) although it doesn't work with T-Birds -- only with XP and higher. (and I hope I never have to test it!!) The A7V333 has won every comparision review I've read, and also has recieved perfect scores. Maximum PC not only give it it's sought after "Kick Ass" award, it call the mobo the "Best of the Best" for AMD mobos. I did a couple of builds for others with this mobo and liked it so much I updated my "old" Asus A7A266 to the A7V333. HTH, TwoRails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	PS: I don't OC, so I can't talk about OCing this mobo, but it is supposed to be OCer "friendly." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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07-01-2002, 01:59 PM	#6
Mr N8 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 2,094	Ditto on the A7V333. Asus is an excellent company. You will be happy with that board. I also want to recommend the Soltek SL-75DRV5. Its a super fast board, although it doesn't have quite as many extras as the ASUS. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2002, 08:29 PM	#7
tigstah Member (10 bit) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Va Posts: 823	i use the asus a7v333 and its really a great board.....highly recommended. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-02-2002, 05:38 AM	#9
RobH Member (11 bit) Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 1,167	the Soltek is a darn good board (SL75DRV5) they run really good.Epox is another board thats hard to beat-never had a problem with an Epox board.hth Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-02-2002, 08:12 AM	#10
mike breck Member (13 bit) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,700	I would agree with Doc about Epox mobos. High quality and reliable. However, as TwoRails has already said, the Asus A7V333, and in fact the Soltek SL-75DRV5, both have their own form of COP for XP processors. That is a step in the right direction and an another good reason to buy one or the other. Tom's Hardware tested both mobos by removing the CPU fan and the mobo shut the system down quickly with no damage to the CPU. http://www.tomshardware.com/mainboar.../kt333-04.html Tweakers.com did exactly the same experiment with the Asus. http://www.tweakers.com.au/articles/...v333/page4.asp This is very good news for AMD users and helps to eliminate one of AMD's major weaknesses. COP was one of the main reasons I choose the A7V333 to upgrade my boys' PC. Their PC "cupboard" upstairs does get hot and keeping the midtower case cool is a challenge. Having a circuit on the mobo that cuts off when the CPU reaches a critical temp is a useful fallback position. It's not as tidy as the Intel solution, but it's defintely better than nothing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by mike breck; 07-02-2002 at 08:22 AM.

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