Motherboard good?

**SlakiV** · July 4th, 2001, 10:57 PM

Ok I bought this mother board: PC CHIPS 817LMR Socket A 200/266FSB 3D Sound Lan 56kbV90 4PCI 1AGP4x 2 Sdram & 2 DDR ATX (LOW END) and one 256 MB DDR. I'm going to buy a 1.2 GHz, my question is, is this motherboard good? Has anyone bought this? I bought it for $60. Specs are at this site: http://www.pcwave.com/prod-m817lmr.html

Anyways thankies <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

**Anna** · July 5th, 2001, 11:50 AM

If it works its ok if it dont then its not so good. <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

**DANIMAL** · July 5th, 2001, 12:04 PM

Depends what you want to use it for I used to sell those boards to people just starting to learn computers or for those just doing business apps like Word Perfect etc...

If that's you then It's a good Board for you.
I always recomend

**Warp_Core** · July 6th, 2001, 05:08 PM

PC Chips boards are generally considered to be only slightly more advanced than algae

**ClickHere2Surf.com** · July 9th, 2001, 09:24 PM

Originally posted by DANIMAL:
<STRONG>Depends what you want to use it for I used to sell those boards to people just starting to learn computers or for those just doing business apps like Word Perfect etc...

If that's you then It's a good Board for you.
I always recomend
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FYI that image is linked to a local file in your hard drive (file:///C:/WINDOWS/Desktop/stuff/logo-title.gif), did you really think we would be able to see it??? <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">

**Twisted_Mister** · July 10th, 2001, 09:36 PM

The board blows! <IMG SRC="smilies/eek.gif" border="0">

I have had bad experiences with them as a whole, and now avoid them like the plague. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

**snooper2** · July 11th, 2001, 01:12 AM

i have heard bad stories about those boards. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

**SlakiV** · July 11th, 2001, 01:27 AM

I hope it doesn't blow on me. I haven't got the processor yet. Thanks guys <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

**Twisted_Mister** · July 11th, 2001, 10:42 AM

I didn't want to imply that your board was goind to ruin your life - it may do just what you need. It has, however, been my experience that they are slower and less stable than other value boards.

Best of luck! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

**Budd** · July 11th, 2001, 05:12 PM

the shop i work at used to sell alot of systems with the PC-Chips/Amptron boards. i see at least one a week come back for some problem or another. they seem to run extremely slow and are quite unstable. i have since told my boss that i will not build a system with a PC-Chips/Amptron board. it might be a good idea to see if you can return the board and look for another one. for value systems i use MSI and Aopen boards, they are priced really resonable. i have also heard good things about FIC, AZZA and EPOX, both price and performance wise. just my two cents

**SlakiV** · July 12th, 2001, 01:22 AM

Processor comin' Frida, hopi it workies.
If not then might i try Asus. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

**Outcoded** · July 12th, 2001, 06:50 AM

Yuk, PCChips. [Grabs mint], sorry always leaves a bad taste in my mouth, get rid of it, burn it, anything. Really, they are a BIG pain in the *** . Get an ABIT or an ASUS.

**SlakiV** · July 14th, 2001, 10:59 PM

The Board works pretty good. The only problem is the network. If I direct connect two computers, it works. If through three port hub I got, it no work. I might have to buy a new hub or switch that actually have a power adapter, the one I have is just a splitter. It runs at about 57 C and 136 F, is it too hot. I might have to buy two case fan, right now I only have a small case fan, it no help much. <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

**Twisted_Mister** · July 16th, 2001, 06:20 AM

Get a powered hub! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I would make sure that there is an intake fan in the front / bottom of the case and an equally sized exhaust fan on the rear / exit. That should give you a few degrees. I would also look at upgrading the fan on the processor if it is a "stock" fan. Check out www.coolermaster.com. 136 is on the high end, but O.K.. Is this at idle or under load?

**SlakiV** · July 17th, 2001, 01:47 AM

At Idle from 131F - 137F, On UT from 137F-139F, 140F sometimes. I haven't got the Video Card I needed yet. I might also get an exhaust fan and put it under the Processor.

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