Gigabyte GA-G31M-S2L - motherboard - micro ATX - iG31

Advantages: Cheap and very stable
Disadvantages: The Instruction manual needs improvement.

...The GA-965GM-S2 is based on the Intel 965 chipset with support for all current versions of the LGA 775 processor including 1066 FSB processors. If you choose Windows Vista, this motherboard is certified Vista ready. The integrated graphics X3000 (Intel GMA X3000) are strong enough to support business applications, general computer use, Web surfing or email. Even if It has 256 bits and pixel shader 4 it won't hold up to most games. This motherboard could be built into a strong gaming machine or even a formidable LAN box. Even the most hardcore gamers would be more then happy to include into LAN going arsenal so if you're looking for a Mini ATX motherboard, then look no further then the GA-965GM-S2 you won't be disappointed. I know i'm not:)... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, Powerfull, easy to install
Disadvantages: Not for gamers!

...This is a good little motherboard for its low price. I am currently using it to write this review. I also have an Intel E2180 Pentium Dual core CPU set up and overclocking it was so easy. The board itself was so cheap that i wasn't sure if it would be up to scratch for my new build computer, but it surprised me! The Instruction manual was easy to follow and had screen shots of everything needed. The Setup disk was also detailed in the manual and was also easy to follow. As previously stated, This motherboard is easy to overclock using the CPU i have. All the BIOS options are available to gain maximum performance for all components. The manual also listed all the supported CPU's and also had screen shots of the BIOS which were helpful. If you are looking for a cheap motherboard for a dual core Intel CPU then this is brilliant!... Read review

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Advantages: Full of Features.
Disadvantages: Could support Core2 Duo but no BIOS Yet.

...This is a very good motherboard. I have had it for a few years on a Pentium 4 machines and it runs very well. It supports DDR2 RAM which gets a lot better memory speed. Also support Dual Core processors which can boot system performace. Some handy features for me are the Wake On Lan. The BIOS has all the options that you would expect and more. Gigabyte supply all the things you need like the manual, which is very informative, the backplate, drivers disc. it comes with some good tools for overclocking, system monitoring, and updating the BIOS Via windows. It has a firewire port which i find useful as many motherboard of it league do not. It PCI-E so supports all the latests graphics cards and it does have a built in one as well. 7.1 Surround sound. It a simple and small motherboard.... Read review

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