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RE: [ECS] Some computer questions David Schwinck Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:52:57 -0600

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Michael David:

Here's a starting place: http://www.aberdeeninc.com/abcatg/mothertype.htm
Shows some interesting comparisons on lots of motherboards.

--David Schwinck

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From: Michael David [mailto:michael@michaeldavid.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2000 9:44 PM
To: Ecs-List@Netbloc.Com; Ace-List
Subject: [ECS] Some computer questions


Hi Folks!

I have a couple of computer related questions to which I'm hoping you guys
will have an answer:

1) Anyone know where I can find good motherboard reviews and comparisons?
I'm trying to find a motherboard with the following characteristics:
Dual PIII support, preferably to 800MHz to allow for future upgrades
133MHz FSB
PC133 ECC Registered SDRAM (no RDRAM for me!)
Intel i840 chipset?

So far, I'm leaning toward the Supermicro SUPER PIIIDME, which satisfies
most of that list.  However for some reason, the memory bus runs only at
100MHz, so there is no added advantage to using PC133 SDRAM.

Do you guys have any thoughts on chipset? I like the features of the new
i840 chipset, and have always shunned non-Intel chipsets.

2) For another computer, I need at regular AT supply, but I need one with a
power switch on the back of the supply only.  I know I used to see those,
but can't find one now.  Any ideas?

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