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AceAirman
07-21-2002, 02:24 PM
What are everyone's opinions on the EPoX 8K3A motherboard? It seems to be stable. It is relatively cheap. It runs DDR 333 (PC2700). It has a good bus 200/266MHz. It supports 1.666GHz. Who likes it and who has complaints. Let me know what you think about this board.
BipolarBill
07-21-2002, 02:27 PM
There are lots of fans here and no detractors that I know of. That's a pretty good record!
AceAirman
07-21-2002, 03:02 PM
Thanx Bill. I have heard some complaints regarding the fact that it does not support USB 2.0. Also I read elsewhere on the internet that this is not the best board for running good 3D settings. How does everyone feel about this? How do you feel Bill?
Imperion1
07-21-2002, 03:27 PM
Good mobo. The only external devices that really use USB 2, for now, are external USB hard drives and USB burners. Then again, who would really use a USB hard drive. Just get a removeable rack. Now, I do see a reason for a USB 2 burner. Its easier to disconnect from 1 system and connect to another.
USB mice, keyboards, and game controllers really don't need USB2. At least not for now.
RamonGTP
07-21-2002, 03:38 PM
Well, technically it'll "support" USB 2.0 if you get a PCI add-on card... I just doesn't include USB 2.0... I have the + version of that board (built in RAID controller) and it is by far the best MB i've ever used for AMD based systems.

-Ramon
BipolarBill
07-21-2002, 03:42 PM
Imperion makes a good point. You can add a card for what you're saving initially. I think that EPoX offers a free USB 2.0 card anyway - as a coupon.

As far as 3D performance goes, I haven't heard anything on that. :confused:
AceAirman
07-21-2002, 03:45 PM
Good to hear. Bill, the 3D thing was brought up by some random guy on a random review site. I would give u think link but I found it on a different computer. I didn't believe it, but just thought I'd ask. Thanx:)