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We weren't sure whether to bother reviewing an example of the endangered species of Socket 423/RDRAM boards, but after seeing the GA-8TX we're glad we did. Using RDRAM makes all the difference, at least compared to standard PC133. In 3D tests the GA-8TX outperformed all the other boards on test, although the EP-8KHA came close. The real turn-off, though, is the price of RDRAM. Despite falling prices, 256Mb of RDRAM still costs four times as much as the equivalent amount of DDR RAM, if not more. If gaming or high-end graphics is your bag, however, it might just be worth it. Be aware Intel will soon discontinue Socket 423 chips, so future processor upgrades aren't really on the cards. By Karl Wright SPECIFICATIONS:
Board shape: ATX Processor socket: Socket 423 Processors supported: Pentium 4 Speeds supported: 1.4GHz-1.8GHz Features: Chipset: Intel 850 RAM types supported: 300/400MHz RDRAM Maximum RAM: 2Gb Expansion slots: 1xAGP Pro, 5xPCI, 1xCNR Memory sockets: 4xRIMM Ports: 2xserial, 1xparallel, 1xgame, 2xUSB Optional extra ports: 2xUSB, 1xIR, S/P-DIF out Integrated features: Sound Status lights: None BIOS features: BIOS: AMI Processor setup: Jumper for FSB, BIOS for multiplier Temperature/health status: 4 Performance: Fitted for speed test: Pentium 4 1.8GHz, 256Mb PC800 RDRAM Buyer speed rating: 2714 3DMark 2000/2001: 4855/2618 Sponsored Links
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