Epox GXB-M GX Dual Slot-2

The Final Decision

As a cost effective Xeon solution, the GXB-M isn't bad at all.  Epox chose to maintain the quality and reliability of their product rather than sacrifice either or both of those in favor of cost, unfortunately, what did get the boot was the very important on-board SCSI controller.  Is the GXB-M worth it without the on-board SCSI?  Most likely not, however depending on what the final price this board sells at the final decision could sway one way or the other.

Needless to say, the power rests in your hands, do you buy a cheaper motherboard with no on-board SCSI, or a more expensive motherboard with the on-board SCSI?  Personally, I'd opt for the board with on-board SCSI over a less available board without on-board SCSI...unless of course, I didn't plan on using any SCSI peripherals in which case I would have to ask the question, "why am I looking for a dual Xeon motherboard when a dual P2 is much cheaper?"

How it Rates

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