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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 1997 10:15:44 +1200
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From: Dave Clarke <owner-crp@tssc.co.nz>
Subject: Best Pentium / PPro
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Hi,

Has anyone got any comments on the the following combinations of
motherboard and CPU for FreeBSD ??

Asus P6NP5 with PPro 200		NZD$1,190
Asus P55T2P4 with P166		NZD$524
Asus P55T2P4 with P200 MMX		NZD$974

Change MBD to Asus TX97-... with above CPU's, add approx $60

Any comments with DIMM (10ns) vs EDO SIMM (60ns) memory, it seems like the
10ns DIMM is not worth the extra money due to the PCI bus speed ??

Is it better to get ATX or Standard form factor motherboard ??


Thanks for your help.
Dave