Advantages: easy to use, VIA KT266A, DDR Disadvantages: some parts of layout
, but the difference is barely noticeable.
This is my so to say test setup:
MSIK7T266Pro2-RU (of course)
AMD Athlon XP 1600+
512mb DDR RAM (2.5 latency)
Hercules 4500
40gig IBM Deskstar 60GXP
CDRW and DVD drives
Using this set-up and Windows 98SE, I have very, very little to complain about. The motherboard is as stable as a rock, even when overclocked. It is easy to install and use.
~~Conclusion~~
Of all the motherboards that I had to choose between, this one has proved to be a very stable performance motherboard. The use of DDR RAM is an added bonus and with the fact the DDR RAM is basically the same price as SDRAM, there is really no reason not to go for DDR with its extra performance increase. That is if you can afford to upgrade your motherboard. I now love this motherboard, how can I not it's red and it works ...
Advantages: Very stable DDR266 Motherboard. Disadvantages: Nearly cold product being superseded by newer standards DDR333/ATA133/USB2/Firewire etc
you expect to find in your run of the mill motherboard retail package.
If your in the computer trade the mainboard can supply some helpful trouble shooting facilities with the P80P which ill talk about more later.
Performance wise this computers exceeded my expectations repeatedly, which I attribute directly to the motherboard.
If your in the market for a DDR266 Solution with out the need for future performance gains this motherboard should be considered if stability, performance and PCI expansion are factors.
Another good reason is the P80P this will really appeal to technical guys like my self but could also be useful to a end user/first time builder.
It can detect the following useful things:
1 Bios chip reversed.
2 Incorrectly flashed bios
3 Mainboard problem
4 AGP/PCI incorrectly inserted.
5 CPU Problem
6 Memory ...
Advantages: Jumperless. Loads of features. Loads of BIOS settings to play with. Everything! Disadvantages: Expensive to some
Not only does this wonderful Socket A motherboard have loads of great features, it also comes in a rather nifty plastic covered box with rope handle!
The Epox 8KHA+ KT266/A has been the recipient of loads of positive reviews from top Internet Hardware sites since its release a short time ago. If you check the Epox website (http://www.epox.com) you will be able to read any of the reviews (unbiased!). My humble review will try to outline the main features of this board and be as non-techie as possible, but the professional reviews will go that bit further. OK, on with the review! ?..
Once you see the container box of the 8KHA+, you will have a fair idea of the sort of quality that is inside and you won?t be disappointed. The 8KHA+ is a top end board for those who wish to get the most out of their Socket A Athlons/Durons. The box ...
Product Information for "MSI K7T266 Pro2 - motherboard - ATX - KT266A" »
Audio
Audio Output
Sound card
Sound Output Mode
Stereo
Compliant Standards
DirectSound, AC '97
Features
BIOS Features
ACPI support, DMI support
Manufacturer's product description
The K7T266 Pro2 (MS-6380 v2.X) series ATX mainboards are high-performance computer mainboards based on VIA Apollo KT266A chipset and designed for the AMD Athlon, Athlon XP or Duron (PGA) processor for inexpensive business/personal desktop markets.
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