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Abit KT7, KT7a, KT7-RAID, and KT7a-RAID all similar results when overclocking?

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Zero

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I've been eye-balling this KT7(retail non A and non raid) and Duron 700 OEM combo for $206 shipped. I'm looking to get to the 1ghz range but not necessary. OCing to 900 would be just fine. But I was curious if there was a real difference between all the KT7 mobos when successfully OCing. If I purchase the KT7a-raid, will I have a better chance at overclocking my cpu? Is the $30-40 difference in price worth purchasing the KT7a-raid? What have been your findings or experiences? I have not been able to find any info on this. I don't need RAID or the ATA-100 controller. I have a WD expert 27gig ata-66 hard drive that I really don't plan on upgrading anytime soon. Is the differnce between the KT7 and KT7a boards 100mhz fsb and 133mhz fsb respectively? Is this where there may be an advantage of the "A" board? Being able to run fsb faster than 100mz? Or is the multiplier more important here? I appreciate your input. 🙂

Zero
 
No diference in the o/c potential. The a boards would have true 133MHz fsb though with will get you beter performance.
 
I would assume the KT7A would be a better overclocker based on the fact that it can achieve higher bus speeds. My KT7-RAID won't go above 110FSB, which I think limites my overclocking potential.
 
I wouldnt imagine much difference except those on the KT133A chipset would overclock by FSB much better
 
the kt7a would overclock better fsb wise...but if u're talking straight mhz, probably pretty equivalent.

if u can get the kt7 combo for dirt cheap, it's probably yoru best bet - the kt7a, from what i've noticed, is WAY overpriced...not to mention the HP controller sucks.

if i got any kt133a, pick up the epox ep-8kta3 for cheaper than the kt7 and as good as the kt7a...aside from the petty cries of poorly placed power connector and other corny comments of possibly air-flow blockage.

 
The basic KT7A is only $10 more expensive than the EPox board ($139 vs $129). Well worth it if you ask me.
 
Thanks all. I think I'll stick with the KT7 if the OCing potential is just as good as the others. I currently have a P2 400 @ 450 with Pure3D2 in SLI and a Dual Celery 366 @ 500 on an Abit BP6 with V3 3000. I've been looking for a fairly inexpensive way to build a 1ghz machine and all I really needed is a case, mobo, geforce vid card, and cpu. So $206 shipped for a KT7 and duron 700 ain't have bad. Again, I appreciat your responses.

Zero
 
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