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quangdvo
Jun 24, 2002, 11:57 PM
i'm not really good with computer hardware so can anyone help?

john80y
Jun 25, 2002, 12:09 AM
Yes it can .... Probably needs the latest bios flash though for the 13X multiplier.

Lazza
Jun 25, 2002, 04:14 AM
Yep, it sure can m8.

But as above, go HERE (http://cgi.asus.com.tw/cgi-bin/dl.asp?filename=mb/socka/kt333/a7v333/av33307.zip) to download the latest BIOS update (1007) from Asus.


HTH :)

Desticado
Jun 25, 2002, 08:30 AM
These are good boards too.

I have two (one with Raid) and havnt had any problems with them.
Im not into overclocking though so cant comment on that angle.

I use mine with 1800XP chips which for the price difference are a far better option than the 2200XP. If I was you Id get an 1800 and put the difference on a good graphics card.

I run GTA3 at full spec in a HIGH resolution and it never misses a frame.
I Use a Asus V8200 Geforce 3 Pure Deluxe GPU

Regards

Lazza
Jun 25, 2002, 12:16 PM
Desticado, do you use a RAID set-up on your board?

I've not tried running a CD/DVD Rom reader from one of the RAID channels on this board yet, from what I know they are not 100% compatible.

Any thoughts on this m8?

BTW, I agree 100% about not wasting money on the top spec chip. Trust me you will not really notice the difference by running an 1800/1900 Athlon XP+. ;)