Epox EP-8RDA nForce2 chipset only $79 at AccessMicro

[mdcrab]

Found this at AccessMicro, Epox EP-8RDA nForce2 for only $79, s&h $6.95. The EP-8RDA+ was recommended at AnandTech. It has the nForce2 chipset, but lacks onboard lan. Listed as a"Daily Hot Deal" so may not be available tomorrow.

EPOX EP-8RDA NFORCE2 CHIPSET at AccessMicro

Edit: Just checked Resellerratings:
6 mos. Rating of 3.0, not good

I have ordered from them in the past w/o problem, but reading some of the reviews I would think twice.

mdcrab

 

[MontyBurns]

so far, I've been extremely happy with the nforce2 chipset. rock solid.

this seems like a great deal.

 

[m1ke101]

very happy with my 8rda, too bad this place has crappy resellerratings

 

[mdcrab]

I am thinking of of upgrading my system. My daughters system has gone out in college and I am think og letting her have my Abit KG7. I want to get an nForce2 chipset, but probably will look elsewhere.

Monty, thanks for the input. I had heard that the nForce2 chipset rocks.

mdcrab

 

[c627627]

This is not the "+" version.

The thread about this is hea.

 

[mdcrab]

This is a better price than any of those listed in the other thread for the non + version and since it may only be one day, I decide to list it separate.

mdcrab

 

[ww4397]

Price is now $87. Up $8 (10%) in less than an hour. The AT effect?

 

[SpideyCU]

There's a reason AccessMicro wasn't listed in that thread: ResellerRatings. But it seems moot, price has gone up. Was indeed a one-day thing. Good price to get in on for that board.

 

[frankqfrank]

If I wanted to build a cheap system around nforce2, is this better than the Asus A7N266-VM AA at newegg for $70 shipped?

 

[yellowperil]

Are you sure the 8RDA+ lacks onboard LAN? I am looking at the product page and under Network it says 1 x Realtek RTL8201 PHY

n/m I misunderstood what you were saying

 

[c627627]

yellowperil... dude... this is not the + version 8RDA (no plus)

No lan as can be seen in this picture.

Get the + version where the sound is so good, you don't need a separate sound card.

 

[markrb]

If you want the + and want to save some money get the FIC-AU11.
It's the exact same board without the LED readout.
According to FIC they make the 8RDA+ for EPOX.

I just got mine today and it's identical to my 8RDA+ I have in another computer,
except for that readout of course, but it does have the holes for it.

Mark

 

[c627627]

Yeah I heard about that 2.
How much's FIC-AU11?

 

[mdcrab]

At Mwave.com the FIC AU11 costs sbout $89 plus $8 s&h.

This was lowest price at Pricewatch.

mdcrab

 

[Techie333]

So what's the difference between the "+" verision and non plus?
Can I use the Logitech z540 speakers on the integrated sound chip in non plus version??

 

[BlueWeasel]

Differences between the 8RDA and 8RDA+

 

[scornful]

I'm surprised.. access micro has been a decent company to me in the past

 

[Someguy008]

Originally posted by: scornful
I'm surprised.. access micro has been a decent company to me in the past

Yea, to me too. I ordered once or twice from them and everything went fairly well. I guess I was lucky *shurg*

 

[SCRacer]

I have the EPOX 8RDA non "+" version b/c i already had an Audigy sound card and a solid network card...so i didn't see a need to pay for those functions again.

i have to say that this is the best freakin' mobo i have ever had! Recommend it highly!

got it right now running at 166 FSB with an XP2100+ T-Bred B at default voltage with two sticks of DDR 3200. no effort at all on the overclock...temps between 33C and 38C with a Vantec Aeroflow heatsink. the CPU reads as a 2700 on the boot

i may or may not try to run it higher. just so solid right now, but i know it'll do more. Probly have to move the multiplier down some tho...oh yeah, the multiplier is unlocked

Paid $88 bucks at Newegg...i've had it for about a month now

get one, you won't be sorry!

 

[m1ke101]

Originally posted by: SCRacer
I have the EPOX 8RDA non "+" version b/c i already had an Audigy sound card and a solid network card...so i didn't see a need to pay for those functions again. i have to say that this is the best freakin' mobo i have ever had! Recommend it highly! got it right now running at 166 FSB with an XP2100+ T-Bred B at default voltage with two sticks of DDR 3200. no effort at all on the overclock...temps between 33C and 38C with a Vantec Aeroflow heatsink. the CPU reads as a 2700 on the boot i may or may not try to run it higher. just so solid right now, but i know it'll do more. Probly have to move the multiplier down some tho...oh yeah, the multiplier is unlocked Paid $88 bucks at Newegg...i've had it for about a month now get one, you won't be sorry!

Don't waste your memory!! Don't stop until you hit at least 200fsb