Wait it out?

[cpals]

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]

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]

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]

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).

 

[cpals]

bump

 

[goog]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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