ABIT SA6R Socket-370 i815E + RAID ATX

The Bad

The AGP slot is a bit too close to the DIMM slots. As it stands, you must install your memory before installing the video card. This isn't a big deal the first time you build up your system, but may be a bit frustrating when it comes time to upgrade the memory.

The placement of the power supply connector is not ideal. The best place would have been the right edge of the board. As we mentioned previously, the current placement will force your power cable to run over your CPU, potentially impeding airflow.

It would be great if ABIT also included thermistor cables and the bracket for the additional USB ports.

USB Compatibility

• Number of Front Universal Serial Bus Root Ports: 2

• Number of Rear Universal Serial Bus Root Ports: 2

• USB IRQ Enable/Disable in BIOS: Yes

• USB Keyboard Support in BIOS: Yes

Recommended SDRAM

Recommended SDRAM: 1 x 128MB Corsair PC133 SDRAM; 1 x 128MB Mushkin PC133 SDRAM

SDRAM Tested: 1 x 128MB Corsair PC133 SDRAM; 1 x 128MB Mushkin PC133 SDRAM

Manufacturer: Corsair
Purchase Website: http://www.corsairmicro.com

Manufacturer: Mushkin
Purchase Website: http://www.mushkin.com