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VIA Apollo Pro266 + PC133 SDRAM: Shuttle AV32 Mainboard

[ 03/19/01 | by FastSite]

Since DDR memory still remains quite an expensive thing nowadays, many mainboard manufacturers are seeking ways to avoid thisproblem. One of these ways is to design a mainboard supporting both: DDR and SDR memory. Today we reviewed one product likethat - a Pentium III board from Shuttle, and took a closer look at its performance with both memory types.

Gigabyte GA-6RX Review

[ 02/15/01 | by FastSite]

This mainboard based on VIA Apollo Pro266 chipset supporting new DDR memory didn't show any significant performance boosts.However, if you are a dedicated overclocker, you will be really happy about Gigabyte's new offspring: it offers all sorts ofoverclocking friendly options and opportunities.

Dual Pentium III Plus DDR SDRAM: Iwill DVD266-R Mainboard

[ 01/30/01 | by FastSite]

Today we are offering you a review of the most extraordinary system equipped with DDR memory. Iwill did a great job andintroduced the world's first dual-processor mainboard based on VIA Apollo Pro266 chipset. And the results turned outunbelievable: even Pentium 4 1.5GHz capitulated in front of dual Pentium III 1GHz on Iwill DVD266-R.

ASUS A7M266 Review

[ 01/16/01 | by FastSite]

We managed to get hold of the first AMD-760 based mainboard available in retail stores. It supports DDR SDRAM and new AMDAthlon processors with 266MHz FSB. However, it is not enough for making this product a hit. Let's study all the features ofASUS A7M266 in detail...