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frombadtraverse
07-10-2002, 12:13 AM
My ancient KT7A is running out of steam and running too hot on UD. I am Presently thinking of an upgrade. Since there are lots of motherboards out there for less than $100, I wish to have some input for upgrading. List the under $100 boards you guys like.
prod
07-10-2002, 01:02 AM
ECS K7S5A- sd and ddr ram, good performer, but no overclocking, decent board for the lowest price.
ImaginAsian
07-10-2002, 01:06 AM
Shuttle AK35GT2 KT333, DDR Only, Cmedia 6.1, tons of overclocking all in BIOS - $73 Newegg $95 with HPT RAID

If you need SDR, then Prod's choice is a good one.
Dramen
07-10-2002, 01:13 AM
KR7A-Raid (kt266a with hpt 372) $81 @newegg

ECS K7VTA3-RAID VIA (KT333 with promise) $72 @newegg

Shuttle AK35GT2R (kt333 with hpt 372) $95 @newegg

This has lots of features but goes over your limit by $5 ;)

Gigabyte GA-7VRXP VIA KT333 5P1A3D RAID LAN V.2.0 $105 @newegg
frombadtraverse
07-10-2002, 11:50 PM
Good options from everyone, I will have to research these to see which is best for me. More options, opinions are welcome.

Darn, Dramen I might have to drink domestic beer for two weeks to raise the extra $5.
wildone
07-11-2002, 07:43 PM
For just a little bit more you can get a whole lot , try the new Chaintec Apogee ,112.00 shipped , includes everything even the kitchen sink ,the brand new 333 chipset ,usb 2.0 ,onboard lan ,cmedia 6channel audio ,rounded cables ,a front panel ,well to much to list.

wildone
Dramen
07-12-2002, 01:53 PM
LOL wildone, if we keep suggesting a little bit more poor ol FBT is gonna have to skip his beer altogether! :D j/k Yup that Apogee looks sweet!
wildone
07-12-2002, 02:50 PM
LOL your right,but I just couldnt help it ;)

I got the board wed and its super stable and very well performing so far ,I am gonna try to review it for my site but my memory order got lost so if I do I am just gonna have to use my pc2400 ram.

wildone
AmStoned
08-12-2002, 05:38 PM
MSI KT3 Ultra (no raid) @ newegg.com

Never had prob w/ MSI mobos (though I only have 2, 266 and 266A). It isn't as agreesive in terms of OCing as Abit, but I also don't have to update my BIOS every week like the Abit users.

Oh yeah, Newegg's having a sale on ECS K7S5A SiSŪ 735 $54 no shipping. I heard it's pretty good if you don't OC.
wildone
08-12-2002, 06:37 PM
Just a little update on this board , I got some corsair pc3000 cas 2 and look where it has taken me.http://overclockcorner.com/wildspics/217fsb3.JPG

wildone
wildone
08-13-2002, 02:47 PM
Yeah pretty much , I cant finish 3d mark at that speed but I think its my video card , it usually makes it through the first 3-5 test then crashes to desktop with a "3d mark lost focus" error , but at that speed my agp is running way outta spec.

I can run quake though and get around 260 fps in the fastest setting.

wildone
lurch63
08-13-2002, 03:52 PM
like dramen said the

Gigabyte GA-7VRXP VIA KT333 5P1A3D RAID LAN V.2.0 $105 @newegg
i built a pc with this board and it is fast as hell, built in ethernet and sound, great board in my opinion,

lurch