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BGod

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I may have just found the crackrack mobo of the year: HERE


<< ASUS® Delivers A7VI-VM Socket A All-in-One Motherboard

Taipei, Taiwan, February 12, 2001 - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) today announced the release of the new Socket A A7VI-VM all-in-one motherboard. This VIA® KM133 based micro-ATX motherboard supports AMD® AthlonTM/DuronTM processors, and is the first Socket A motherboard to provide a complete set of integrated features such as AGP4X graphics, onboard LAN, and high quality audio. The ASUS® A7VI-VM is the ideal solution for system integrators looking for a cost-effective solution to maximize the AMD® Socket A platform. The A7VI-VM does it all. With help from the VIA® KM133 North Bridge and it's integrated S3 Savage4® graphics core, the A7VI-VM offers AGP 4X graphics for dynamic 3D performance. An AGP4X slot is also included, allowing upgradeabilty to the latest graphics cards. AC¡¦97 CODEC delivers high-quality audio, while onboard network connectivity is supported by an optional Realtek LAN controller. All these features plus 4 USB ports, 3 PCI slots, UltraDMA 100 support, and a valuable software bundle make the ASUS® A7VI-VM the logical choice for value desktops and office PCs.

Key Features of ASUS® A7VI-VM


Supports Socket-A AMD® AthlonTM and DuronTM GHz high-speed processors
VIA® VT8365 ProSavage KM133
VIA® VT82C686B &quot;Super South Bridge&quot; PCI chipset
Supports 266 MHz FSB
Two Dual In Line Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets support PC133/VC133 memory
Integrated AGP 4X Graphics
AGP 4X Graphics Slot for VGA card expandability
Two UltraDMA/100 IDE interfaces for up to four devices
Realtek® LAN Controller (optional)
Three PCI 2.2 compliant slots
Four USB ports
WOL, WOR Support
2Mb Award® BIOS
Bundled software from PC-cillin®, Cyberlink® and Intel®
ASUS® PC ProbeTM and LiveUpdateTM software

The ASUS® A7VI-VM is available in quantities now.
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More info here
 

ElFenix

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and is it overclockable?
windogg suggested the mATX version of the MSI Pro2a and someone pointed out that it wasn't near the overclocker.
 

BGod

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ElFenix,

JumperFreeTM Mode:
Allows processor setting and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFreeTM mode is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustments of the processor's external frequency.

As far as price tag, I can't find it on Pricewatch yet. So you're guess is as good as mine. But with built in video, sound &amp; networking (optional) it's gotta be cheaper than buying a full blown rig.
 

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<< Bundled software from... Intel® >>


on an AMD board. how nice.
 

cakin

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Why not go dually in the rack? Only one MB,PS, and etc.

Has anyone tried the ECS D6VAA? Its a dual socket 370 and I've seen it on pricewatch for $83. I only found one review on it. The only downside I see is it doesn't support higher CPU voltages for OCing.
 

networkman

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No experience with the ECS board, but I have both a pair of dual-cpu Tyan Tiger 100's(like the ones on Overstock and a pair of dual-cpu MSI 694D Pro board with cpus over-clocked in each.

My own best oc'd machine is a dual P3-700@966 using the above mentioned MSI 694D Pro board with 768 meg of PC-133 ram at a 138 FSB.