Gigabyte GA-8I865GME-775-RH - motherboard - micro ATX - i865G

Advantages: Easy to install & very good qualtiy
Disadvantages: isn't enough for gamers and has old technologies

...I have installed many and I think it's an excellent choice for any standard user (Internet & Office work). I didn't have any tiny problem with it. Gigabyte is a very big compony and has many high quality products. I think it's a little old because of the new technologies like PCI-Express, DDR2 Ram, ...etc. Last year, I installed it on my brother's PC and he is satisfied with it. You can find the lastest drivers updates on Gigabyte website without any trouble. The Xpress3 series software includes 3 unique software feature: 1) Xpress Install for easier driver installation. 2) Xpress BIOS Rescue for restoring BIOS back to its original stage if the BIOS is crashed. 3) Xpress Recovery a revolutionary software feature that backup or restore system files thru BIOS function.... Read review

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Advantages: 800FSB P4 support, SATA, 8 USB2 connections, AGP 8X and 6ch Sound with SPDIF
Disadvantages: ASUS motherboard site can be down at times

...Without a doubt one of the most powerful feature packed Micro-ATX Boards ever to roll out of the ASUS factory. This small form factor motherboard using the intel i865 chipset which will take right up the the latest(at time of writing) 3.4 Ghz CPUs, as well as the newer Prescott CPUs with increased Cache and even Extreme edition CPUs. Add to that an impressive array of onboard features including: 8 USB2 Ports(4 on the rear I/O shield, and PCI plate which will allow you to connect a further 4 from USB headers which are useful for cases with front usb connectors) Onboard 10/100 Lan. For connecting to a home network or router for internet access or file sharing. Dual Channel DDR 400. Dual channel is basically a way of putting in two identical sticks of rm, for example 2x 512mb crucial 3200, and the motherboard splits... Read review

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Advantages: Very Easy To Install
Disadvantages: only 3 PCI slots

...I Purchased this to replace a faulty motherboard. This is my first ASRock Motherboard, and I will be deffinately purchasing another.This is a great price for what it offers,it is very easy to install and full of up to date features. This bourd give lots of room to play around with and can offer all the connections of any modern computer and more. There are 6 usb ports on the back, LAN POrt and 2 SATA Connections aswell as your usuall IDE interface. It seems to be upgradable which will keep you in touch for the near future. If you want a motherboard with AGP slot and very easy to use, this is the one you... Read review

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