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Subject: MS+others - Epox 8KHA ....
Name:
Celstk855
Date: 8/19/2001 12:56:51 PM (GMT-7)
IP Address: 210.84.108.226
Message:
1. In a previous reply you (MS) mentioned this 8KHA board....
How is this different to the 8K+ or 8KHPro?
2. I noticed a month ago you did that review on the Shuttle...still the tops eh?
3. Might have to look around for a local supplier of the Tyan Tiger.
4. I guess it gets back to;
2x256MB STD SDRAM PC133 here will be (US$120)
+ std mobo/fan (US$100) and 1.33GHz (US$180)
TOTAL US$400
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2x256 HP_SDRAM/DDR will be ($US200) + flash mobo ($150) + supper HS/FAN combo ($20) + chip (US$150) and you might get 1.6GHz at 160FSB....
not to mention, maybe extra $$ for a nice flat PowerSupply to make things easier....
TOTAL US$520
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But that all cost you US$100-$150 more for the HP gear(here in Aussie Land)...you could by a 1.66GHz for that and still have some change for an extra 30GB HD.....mind you, you'd prollie still be 10% behind in the benchmark stakes...but 10% in CPU/$$ terms is only 2 months advancement...ie: wait 2 months and there you have your 1.66GHz on a std mobo etc for <$$$ and maybe less headaches....
Sorry I rave.....keep hitting this brick wall thing about overclocking $$$ and if its really worth the tinkering factor enjoyment/headache/no guarentees.
5. PS - You mentioned something 'bout 128MB verus 256 MB RAM eons ago (maybe your RAM page). Didnt you say its easier to clock on 128MB stuff than 256 and for the same clock the 128 would be faster due to less page errors?
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