Wait it out?

cpals

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Hello.

I'm trying to decide whether I should wait for the Epox 8KHA3(?) or if I should go ahead and get the Shuttle AK35GTR. I'm looking for a raid mobo that is stable and speedy with maybe some overclocking features. I also heard the Shuttle's sound card is pretty good too. Should I wait for the Epox (when is it coming out?) or is their a better mobo for around the same $$$.... less than $120.
 

KouklatheCat

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I am very pleased with my 8KHA+. It has been extremely stable for me thus far. I don't have much faith in onboard sound so I am not using the sound on my Epox and can't offer an opionion.
 

cpals

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Yes, my friend just ordered the 8kha.... but I'm talking about the Epox 8kha3 (instead of 2?), which is supposed to have raid on the mobo also. It's not out yet I think.
 

KouklatheCat

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I have not heard when it is coming out but like I said I love my Epox. I was a bit skeptical buying a board that was so inexpensive. If the 8KHA3 is the same as the 8kHA+ but with RAID you will like it (IMHO).
 

goog

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The Epox 8KHA2 has been cancelled. Don't worry though they are reportedly working on the 8KHA3 now, basically the same but with ATA133.

quote:
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We are moving to 8KHA3 with Ultra DMA ATA133 instead of 8KHA2 with ATA100.
8KHA3 also with IDE RAID will be available in Mid Feb. Thank you
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Sales Department
EPoX Internation, Inc. USA
Email : sales@epox.com
Tel 714-680-0898
Fax 714-680-0898
531 E. Jamie Ave.
La Habra, CA 90631
----- Original Message -----
From:
To: "sales" <sales@epox.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 4:20 AM
Subject: 8KHA2

> Dear EPoX Support,
>
> Do you have a release date for this board yet? We've heard about it at
> Comdex, but nothing since. Can you offer any additional information on
> this?
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The 8KHA+ only has AC97 sound, the Shuttle and I believe the new Epox will have the 6-channel sound chip (C-Media).
Also consider the Iwill XP333-R has the sound chip, RAID, good overclocking, and good price.
The onboard sound is similar to an SBLive.



 

cpals

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Hmm... now you've added more options to my list. :)

Anandtech in their review says the Via chipset is the fastest of them all? Does that mean that it would be better to get a Via than a Ali Magik (Iwill)?

Right now I'm leaning towards either the IWill XP333-R or the Shuttle AK35GTR. Which one!!! It's such a hard choice.
 

Mustanggt

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I would just get the Epox 8KHA+ right now, there will allways be better hardware around the corner and if you waited everytime you would have nothing.
 

goog

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Performance difference between the mobos isn't much.
If you want RAID like the original post says the Epox 8KHA+ doesn't have it, or 6 channel sound, or ATA133.

Between the two you mentioned just get the cheaper one.

 

cpals

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I think I've decided on the Iwill, combined with a 1700XP and Alpha Pal heatsink.