FIC AZ11E Socket-A KT133 (686B) ATX

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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With the release of the AZ11E, FIC proves that they are a solid contender among second generation KT133 motherboards that are starting to hit the streets now.. The board includes multiplier ratio settings, which is something every overclocker with a Socket-A CPU looks for. It also is one of the first to incorporate the 686B South Bridge, which adds Ultra ATA 100 support. FIC also includes a lot of utilities that help this board stand out from the crowd. With its great performance and stability, this board definitely belongs on a short list of KT133 boards to consider purchasing.