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To: Björn who wrote (35697)	4/14/2001 12:16:20 AM
From: ptanner	Read Replies (2) of 275872

Bjorn, Re: 200/266 FSB -> system performance Well, from recollection DDR systems were praised for a 10-12% performance gain depending on application. Until the KT133A the benefit from higher FSB versus DDR memory was unclear. Now it appears that most of the gain was from the higher FSB - so figure 8-10% depending on application for 266 vs 200 with a tad more for DDR. Of course, some apps are more interested in raw MHz and others more in memory bandwidth. So if you have a specific application that you are wanting to optimize for then I would try and hunt down some of the comparative reviews at Tomshardware, Anandtech, or Aces. I don't think the difference from KT133 to KT133A is compelling for an upgrade but KT133A is the best choice for a new board. There have been some compatibility problems with trying to use a 200 FSB CPU @ 266 but there seem to be plenty of workarounds. I can dig up links but let me know specific areas of question. FWIW, I just ordered an Asus A7S-VML (Sis 730 integrated uATX) today after considering Sis 730 based offerings from lesser known vendors. I am also planning to order an Iwill KK266 (KT133A) in a day or two (or possibly an Abit KT7A but onboard sound is a selling point for me but Abit is fully jumperless). Both systems will host OC Durons... unless my supplier gets some more 266FSB T-Birds... apparently they are selling better than the supply (which was reported as "we get a few and they are gone."). -PT EDIT: Both Anand and Tom have reviewed a variety of KT133A boards. Tom thought they were all pretty good since they basically evolved from mature KT133 designs. Anand also gave similar marks to all but a slightly higher to the Iwill KK266 which is physically very similar to the Abit KT7A. As for dual Athlon mobos... I have decided to move on and just be surprised. Seems like May/June but I wonder then there will be multiple products available for comparison and price competition. It would also be nice if some of the boards were targetted more towards the enthusiast rather than the workstation or server markets.

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