Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Monday, January 15, 2001-Tweakers Asylum recently took a look at ABIT's KT7-RAID. "Even with their extensive product line (Everything from video cards, sound cards, controller cards, computer cases and of course motherboards), ABIT is probably best known for having the most "Overclocker" friendly motherboards around. Overclockability is one of the main functions you expect from an ABIT motherboard." Continuing along these lines, Tweakers Asylum say, "The KT7-RAID is by far the easiest KT133 platform for overclocking. When you add in the exceptional memory performance and the included RAID support you really can't lose. The ABIT KT7-RAID Socket A Motherboard is in my opinion the best KT133 motherboard on the market."
On why the KT7-RAID deserves the title of best KT133 motherboard, Tweakers Asylum start on layout. "ABIT has one of the best layouts I have seen on a Socket A motherboard. You get a total of 6 PCI, 1 AGP, and even 1 ISA slot for you legacy lovers out there." In addition to the great layout, there are features abound. "Probably the first thing that catches your eye when you look at this motherboard is the addition of a fan over the VIA North Bridge Chipset. This obviously helps reduce the chipset's temperature improving stability and possibly allowing higher FSB speeds." Further on the cooling system, " ABIT has also taken steps to ensure added stability and performance by using a 3-Phase Power Solution."
The unique cooling system is there for a reason. The reason is performance. "ABIT's SoftMenu III makes overclocking a snap. You can change the voltage, multiplier and FSB all from within the BIOS. This makes it very user friendly for newbies. No more opening up the case, flipping a dip switch here, or changing jumper there. This is easily the slickest overclocking setup I have seen on a Socket A motherboard." |
