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
Name: PC Pro