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Ok I need some $$$ Advice on this board

Postby ferretlxix » Tue Jan 27, 2004 10:26 pm

Gigabyte COMBO: AMD XP2500 + GA-7VT600-L (KT600) $219.95



SUPER COMBO!
GigaByte KT600 based VIA motherboard with AMD ATHLON XP2500 (retail kit).
Includes heat sink fan. This is one hot mama!

GA-7VT600-L is a great solution for latest evolved AMD Athlon™ XP 400FSB processor. Equipped with VIA Apollo KT600 chipset and plenty of features, GA-7VT600-L delivers a full-function platform with excellent performance.

The Apollo KT600, the succeeding product of market-leading chipsets for AMD K7 platform, is furnished with a complete set of today's cutting-edge features combined with VIA's brand new FastStream64™ memory controller technology delivering superior performance. DDR400 memory support and the advanced 400MHz processor bus unleash the full power of AMD Athlon™ XP processors. The AGP 8X graphics is built to derive the maximum performance from the most powerful graphics accelerator. In addition, the USB 2.0 and 6-channel audio are equipped to provide a complete solution for platforms used in home and office environment.

The GA-7VT600-L will definitely deliver the uppermost platform with stunning performance across the full spectrum of applications. Upgrade your life with Gigabyte!

Product Highlights:
Advanced 400 Front-Side Bus Support:
This platform supports the highest CPU frequency and system bandwidth for fully utilizing the intense computing power of latest AMD Athlon™ XP 400FSB processor and providing enhanced system responsiveness.

Superb bandwidth AGP 8X graphics interface:
Featuring AGP 8x (AGP 3.0) the new generation VGA interface specification, this platform delivers enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speed up to 2.12GB/s. Allowing users to have a more realistic graphics experiences while gaming or movie watching

DDR400+ memory support:
With the optimized DDR400+ memory support, this platform provides high bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s and high capacity of 3GB with 3 DIMM slots to ensure greatest memory performance.

Great Expandability of 6 USB 2.0 ports :
USB 2.0 interface, with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps, 40 times faster than USB1.1, provides a faster interface for computer peripherals.

6-Channel Audio with Jack Sensing Support:
Users can experience the 3D surround sound through integrated 6-channel audio. It fulfills the requirements for a variety of audio applications, such as MP3 or Audio CD playback, DVD movies and gaming. With Jack-Sensing feature users won't have to worry about how to install audio devices correctly.

Ethernet 10/100Mb LAN Network Connection:
Ethernet 10/100Mb LAN Network Connection Provides high-quality 10/100 Ethernet performance for value-minded users who need straight forward network connectivity. Ensure a high-speed, stable solution for new broadband era

Norton Internet Security™ Included:
Norton Internet Security™ 2003 is the essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. It protects user during the online activities such as e-mailing, shopping, banking, and game playing.

Features:
Processor: Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP / Athlon™ /Duron™ processor
Chipset: Northbridge : VIA KT600
Southbridge: VIA 8235(8237)
Integrated Sound: Realtek ALC655 AC97 codec Chip
Integrated Networking: Realtek 8101L LAN Chip
Front Side Bus Support: 400 / 333 / 266 / 200 MHz FSB
Memory Support: DDR400 (PC3200) / DDR333 (PC2700) / DDR266 (PC2100) -184pin, 2.5 Volt ONLY
Maximum Memory Capacity : 3GB
DIMM slots:3
Internal I/O Connectors: (1) FDD, (2) HDD ATA133/100/66 IDE, (4) USB2.0 (2 rear, 2 front panel header), (2) Cooling Fan Header, (1) Game/MIDI
Expansion Slots: (5) 32-Bit PCI (V2.2 compliant), (1) 8X / 4X AGP 3.0 Compliant, 1.5 Volt ONLY
Rear Panel I/O: (1) PS/2 Keyboard, (1) PS/2 Mouse, (1) RJ45 / Network, (2) USB 2.0, (2) Serial, (1) Audio (Line in, Line out, Mic In)
Form Factor: ATX Dimension : ( 29.5x 20.0cm )
BIOS Features:

2M Bit Flash ROM, Award BIOS
H/W Monitoring

System health status auto-detect and report by BIOS

H/W detect and report for power-in voltage, CPU voltage, and Fan Speed

Support auto temperature detect and thermal shutdown function

Other Features:

Xpress Install

Xpress Recovenry

EasyTune4

@BIOS

Q-Flash

Bundle Software:

Norton Internet Security™

Norton Anti Virus™

Norton™ Personal Firewall

Norton™ Privacy Control

Norton™ Parental Control

Norton™ Spam Alert

GIGABYTE Windows Utility Manager

Adobe Acrobat Reader


This came form a local Store's Webpage
every one just loves to spank the weasel!

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Postby f9thret_XC » Tue Jan 27, 2004 11:02 pm

Posted your question to a few Friends Steve, Here's the link, But So far, It sounds good, However, I've had bad luck with the kt600 in the past Aopen Isn't It?

http://www.pcclub.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=10211

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Postby FVA_C_Blade_XC » Fri Jan 30, 2004 10:19 am

It looks ok but the 2500 XP aint a 400fsb cpu,why scrimp on possible performance
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Postby ferretlxix » Mon Feb 02, 2004 3:11 am

Thanks for the info! That fourm looks like it has a bunch of neat fellows in it.
every one just loves to spank the weasel!

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