what do you think of this mobo/processor?

stjustorm83 · 12-25-2001, 12:00 PM

I just bought an athlon xp 1800 processor and now need to decide on a motherboard. Im a first time builder so what do you people think of the MSI K7T266 PRO2? is this a good board for a first time builder? Thanks for help.

~~assnips~~ · 12-25-2001, 01:35 PM

Go for ak31 r3.1 its cheap, stable and fast

its only 77.00 on pricewatch

MSI is a good stable mobo, but not much for an overclocker

if you have the $$$$$ go for soyo dragon. Great features Great onboard audio.

stjustorm83 · 12-25-2001, 03:04 PM

i don't really plan on overclocking. just want a motherboard that is stable, well known to be good, and be upgradable to some degree. thanks for advice though.

DREDD · 12-25-2001, 07:48 PM

if you can afford it the dragon + is definately the choice for me. No messing with PCI Audio because of it's 6 channel built in and the built in ethernet LAN capability. This alone makes it worth it IMO because you can save on the ethernet and Soundcards.

Ladogaboy · 12-25-2001, 09:05 PM

Well, I think the best option for someone who is a first time builder is something that will give you the least hassles. I would personally go with the DRAGON+ or the 8KHA+, but that's just me. With having as much already built-in on the Soyo, I'd say go with that. There will be less things to deal with as you add extras. If you don't have the money for a Soyo, I'd say go with the Epox. It is cheaper, but from everything I've heard, is very stable and realiable in it's own right.

~~assnips~~ · 12-25-2001, 11:23 PM

whats so speical bout epox n e ways

my friend has one.. i ve seen some benchmarks

the only good about it he says is the overclocking...

~~assnips~~ · 12-25-2001, 11:27 PM

is 265.00 in CAD for a Soyo Dragon + cheap ???

kind lot of DOUGH

Ladogaboy · 12-26-2001, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by assnips
whats so speical bout epox n e ways

It is stable; a decent performer; a good over-clocker; about $50-60 cheaper than the DRAGON+.

dag16 · 12-26-2001, 01:44 PM

I just got the epox 8K7A and a XP1600 last week.
The Epox motherboard is nice and simple and cheap.
It's perfect for a first time builder(like I was) and had no problem setting it up using pirated parts from my 2 year old old K6-2 based Compaq.
And for only $75 or so, I highly recomend it as a simple motherboard(with AGP, on board audio, DDR, on board usb, etc...).

Ladogaboy · 12-26-2001, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dag16
I just got the epox 8K7A and a XP1600 last week.
The Epox motherboard is nice and simple and cheap.
It's perfect for a first time builder(like I was) and had no problem setting it up using pirated parts from my 2 year old old K6-2 based Compaq.
And for only $75 or so, I highly recomend it as a simple motherboard(with AGP, on board audio, DDR, on board usb, etc...).

Yours is actually an earlier chipset. But the board we are talking about, the 8KHA+ is not that different, otherwise. I'm not sure, haven't checked the price lately, but I think it could be had for around $110.

LPMiller · 12-26-2001, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by assnips
is 265.00 in CAD for a Soyo Dragon + cheap ???

kind lot of DOUGH

Oh, like Canadian money is real money.

Since you don't plan to over clock, if you don't like the Soyo, there is also the MSI K7N420 Pro MS-6373 which has a really nice on board Dolby Digital sound, and even built in GeForce 2 MX if you can't afford the video card right now, plus built in network card. Essential computer has them for 163. Not a board for overclocking, but then overclocking an 1800 XP seems a little silly.

http://www.essencompu.com/

Ladogaboy · 12-26-2001, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LPMiller
Not a board for overclocking, but then overclocking an 1800 XP seems a little silly.

Silly? Silly!?!

Oh, wait, you're right... It does seem kind of silly.

12-25-2001, 12:00 PM	#1
stjustorm83 Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 159	what do you think of this mobo/processor? I just bought an athlon xp 1800 processor and now need to decide on a motherboard. Im a first time builder so what do you people think of the MSI K7T266 PRO2? is this a good board for a first time builder? Thanks for help.

12-25-2001, 09:05 PM	#5
Ladogaboy Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Hiding amongst the minnows Posts: 6,843	Well, I think the best option for someone who is a first time builder is something that will give you the least hassles. I would personally go with the DRAGON+ or the 8KHA+, but that's just me. With having as much already built-in on the Soyo, I'd say go with that. There will be less things to deal with as you add extras. If you don't have the money for a Soyo, I'd say go with the Epox. It is cheaper, but from everything I've heard, is very stable and realiable in it's own right. __________________ It is not enough to merely touch the face of god; you also must open your eyes so that you may see your palm.

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12-25-2001, 01:35 PM	#2
~~assnips~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 398	Go for ak31 r3.1 its cheap, stable and fast its only 77.00 on pricewatch MSI is a good stable mobo, but not much for an overclocker if you have the $$$$$ go for soyo dragon. Great features Great onboard audio.

12-25-2001, 03:04 PM	#3
stjustorm83 Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 159	i don't really plan on overclocking. just want a motherboard that is stable, well known to be good, and be upgradable to some degree. thanks for advice though.

12-25-2001, 07:48 PM	#4
DREDD Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 339	if you can afford it the dragon + is definately the choice for me. No messing with PCI Audio because of it's 6 channel built in and the built in ethernet LAN capability. This alone makes it worth it IMO because you can save on the ethernet and Soundcards.

12-25-2001, 11:23 PM	#6
~~assnips~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 398	whats so speical bout epox n e ways my friend has one.. i ve seen some benchmarks the only good about it he says is the overclocking...

12-25-2001, 11:27 PM	#7
~~assnips~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 398	is 265.00 in CAD for a Soyo Dragon + cheap ??? kind lot of DOUGH

12-26-2001, 01:44 PM	#9
dag16 Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 319	I just got the epox 8K7A and a XP1600 last week. The Epox motherboard is nice and simple and cheap. It's perfect for a first time builder(like I was) and had no problem setting it up using pirated parts from my 2 year old old K6-2 based Compaq. And for only $75 or so, I highly recomend it as a simple motherboard(with AGP, on board audio, DDR, on board usb, etc...).

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