AOpen MX64 VIA Apollo Pro 133A Slot-1 microATX
by Mike Andrawes on January 13, 2000 6:03 PM EST- Posted in
- Motherboards
The Test
In recent times, choosing a motherboard cannot be completely determined by a Winstone score. Now, many boards come within one Winstone point of each other and therefore the need to benchmark boards against each other falls. Therefore you shouldn't base your decision entirely on the benchmarks you see here, but also on the technical features and advantages of this particular board, seeing as that will probably make the greatest difference in your overall experience.
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Test Configuration |
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| Processor(s): | Intel
Pentium III 550E OEM Intel Pentium III 733EB OEM Provided by Memman |
| RAM: | 1
x 128MB Samsung Original PC133 Provided by Mushkin |
| Hard Drive(s): | Western Digital Expert 418000 - UltraATA/66 |
| Bus Master Drivers: | VIA Bus Master 2.1.44 |
| Video Card: | ELSA Erazor X GeForce 32MB AGP |
| Video Drivers: | NVIDIA Detonator Reference Drivers 3.65 |
| Operation System(s): | Windows 98 SE |
| Motherboard Revision: | AOpen MX64 Revision 1.0 |
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Windows 98 Performance |
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| Sysmark 2000 | Content
Creation Winstone 2000 |
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| Intel Pentium III 550E (5.5 x 100) | 117 | 23.6 |
| Intel Pentium III 733EB (5.5 x 133) | 149 | 28.2 |
The microATX layout is the only thing holding the MX64 back from being our pick for the best VIA Apollo Pro 133A from the first batch to arrive in the AnandTech lab. It follows in the footsteps of other AOpen boards before it with excellent stability and high build quality. Of course, if the MX64 and its microATX layout are sufficient for your expansion needs, there's no reason to pass on it - that microATX may even save you a buck or two.
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AnandTech Motherboard Rating |
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| Business | |
| Performance | 82% |
| Price | 85% |
| Ease of Use | 89% |
| Overclocked Stability | 92% |
| General Stability | 94% |
| Quality | 92% |
| Documentation | 85% |
| Reliability | 90% |
| Overall Rating | 89% |
Click Here to learn about AnandTech's Motherboard Testing Methodology.
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