PERIPHERALS
Name Price Rating Comment Additional Info Supplier Tel Issue Page no Additional comments, notes
Motherboards
Asustek P/I-P55T2P4 £130 llllmm User friendly but not as expandable as some. SPD 01420 560588 23 99
Asustek P/I-P55TVP4 £130 llllmm Slow on test byt implements most VX features and is a good low cost choice. SPD 01420 560588 23 99
Elite F5VX-B £135 lllmmm Spacious but with inferior manuals not suitable for beginners. Simply Computers 0181 498 2100 23 100
Intel Advanced/ML £135 llllmm Commendable new layout for a baby board. Datrontech 01252 303333 23 100
Gigabyte 586-ATV £118 lllmmm Fastest VX board on test, good processor support though disappointing BIOS. Datrontech 01252 303333 23 102
Gigabyte 586HX £130 lllllm A good step up in expansion potential from your average board, and fast. Datrontech 01252 303333 23 102 value
Microstar MS5129 £130 llllmm Same as the Asustek P/I-P55TVP4 but with inferior manuals. Microteq 01733 896667 23 103
Soyo SY-5VA2 £110 lllmmm Low on features but a reasonable performer with good expansion potential. Osmosis 0181 5680077 23 103
Supermicro P55CMS £145 llllmm A good FX board, with performance on a par with VX boards. Simply Computers 0181 498 2100 23 106
TMC AI5TH £125 lllmmm Limited slots and manual and slightly below average performance. Simply Computers 0181 498 2100 23 106
Tyan S1468 £146 llllmm Excellent expandability and holds its own in terms of performance. Microteq 01733 896667 23 107
Tyan S1562S £188 lllllm Slightly pricey but with excellent expandability. Microteq 01733 896667 23 107 speed

Last Update: 14/10/96

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