Albatron (who?) KX400+ review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on June 21, 2002 at 3:45:52 PM
No it isn't the KT400, just a normal KT333.
After individually reviewing so many KT333 boards, it has become clear that performance plays a very small part. This is because the frame rates between the fastest and slowest KT333 boards are insignificant. Those seeking the very best performing KT333 boards, even if it means getting every last frame, would be seeking something along the lines of an Abit KX7-333R or ASUS A7V333. Those who appreciate onboard features and of course value, will be looking for something more like the Shuttle AK35GTR v2.2 or GigaByte 7VRXP. Although I am unaware of the price range in which the KX400+ sits, I can still comment on the boardÂ’s overall value. The Albatron KX400+ is clearly no speed demon and really does not offer the features of say, a SOYO KT333 Dragon Ultra! or Abit AT7 MAX motherboard. The only feature that drew me in to review the KX400+ is the memory overclocking feature, giving the user the ability to run memory at DDR400 speeds. Though after testing the board I am not 100% convinced this is the case as I explained in my BIOS overclocking section.
After individually reviewing so many KT333 boards, it has become clear that performance plays a very small part. This is because the frame rates between the fastest and slowest KT333 boards are insignificant. Those seeking the very best performing KT333 boards, even if it means getting every last frame, would be seeking something along the lines of an Abit KX7-333R or ASUS A7V333. Those who appreciate onboard features and of course value, will be looking for something more like the Shuttle AK35GTR v2.2 or GigaByte 7VRXP. Although I am unaware of the price range in which the KX400+ sits, I can still comment on the boardÂ’s overall value. The Albatron KX400+ is clearly no speed demon and really does not offer the features of say, a SOYO KT333 Dragon Ultra! or Abit AT7 MAX motherboard. The only feature that drew me in to review the KX400+ is the memory overclocking feature, giving the user the ability to run memory at DDR400 speeds. Though after testing the board I am not 100% convinced this is the case as I explained in my BIOS overclocking section.