Gigabyte GA-8TX i850 Socket-423 ATX
by Mike Andrawes on June 3, 2001 12:04 AM EST- Posted in
- Motherboards
Final Words
The GA-8TX is a solid board, and it performs very well, something we we usually don’t see on Gigabyte boards. Unfortunately, the lack of overclocking features we’ve come to expect from Gigabyte comes through again on the GA-8TX and severely limits the potential for this board among hardware enthusiasts. The board does not have many extra FSB speeds for overclocking, which is the only option for overclocking the Pentium 4 chips. Moreover, the settings are only accessible through a set of dipswitches instead of inside the BIOS.
On the other hand, if you’re not an overclocker, the GA-8TX is an excellent choice thanks to its rock solid stability and high-quality construction. Furthermore, the GA-8TX would also be an excellent choice for the OEM market for the aforementioned reasons and the inclusion of a CNR slot and onboard sound.
How it Rates
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Performance
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7.5
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Price
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4.5
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Stability
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8.5
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Features
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5.0
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Layout
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6.0
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Availability
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6.5
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Documentation & Software Bundle
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7.0
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Overall Rating - not an average Click here to find out why |
7.0
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