Is the AK32A motherboard by Shuttle any good?

HappyCamper · 04-January-03, 08:15 AM

Well, since my other board is toasted (read my other post here), I supposed I'm going to have to get a new motherboard. I went to newegg, and found the best motherboard I could find for around 60 dollars. This motherboard was the Shuttle AK32A. I just built a system with one for my friend's dad, but didn't mess with it long enough to tell if it was decent. Does anyone have any reviews for this board?

I just need something that will last me another 6-12 months. Do you guys think that's a reasonable solution?

PS- I don't think I will be doing much overclocking with it, I can't afford another break.

HappyCamper · 04-January-03, 08:25 AM

OK, which is better, the AK32A, or the Aopen AK75? On newegg, the AK75 got better reviews, but I've never dealt with an SIS chipset. Any ideas?

Evileagle · 05-January-03, 05:12 AM

This all depends on the type of system specs you want, the aopen uses pc2700 ram while the shuttle uses pc2100 ram or pc133 ram. Both have built in audio and an agp slot.

I've never owned a sis chipset motherboard, all of mine have been via from the start. Which board you get is determined by: A) if you like a certain brand more than another. B) if you need pc2700 ram support or pc133. C) which brand of chipset you preffer.
The aopen board is much cooler looking if you have a window.

TheJester · 05-January-03, 05:13 AM

I'll tell you when I get the board

TiDude · 05-January-03, 05:15 AM

Yep, Jester here is an old friend of mine from Tex, I bought him the board..just helpin out a fellow pimp.

TheJester · 05-January-03, 05:16 AM

Please stay on topic.

TiDude · 05-January-03, 05:18 AM

Youve got some nerve with 2 posts telling me to stay on topic son.........ROFL j/k

04-January-03, 08:15 AM		#1 (permalink)
HappyCamper Apex Elite Tech	Is the AK32A motherboard by Shuttle any good? Well, since my other board is toasted (read my other post here), I supposed I'm going to have to get a new motherboard. I went to newegg, and found the best motherboard I could find for around 60 dollars. This motherboard was the Shuttle AK32A. I just built a system with one for my friend's dad, but didn't mess with it long enough to tell if it was decent. Does anyone have any reviews for this board? I just need something that will last me another 6-12 months. Do you guys think that's a reasonable solution? PS- I don't think I will be doing much overclocking with it, I can't afford another break.

05-January-03, 05:12 AM		#3 (permalink)
Evileagle Apex Master Tech Apprentice	This all depends on the type of system specs you want, the aopen uses pc2700 ram while the shuttle uses pc2100 ram or pc133 ram. Both have built in audio and an agp slot. I've never owned a sis chipset motherboard, all of mine have been via from the start. Which board you get is determined by: A) if you like a certain brand more than another. B) if you need pc2700 ram support or pc133. C) which brand of chipset you preffer. The aopen board is much cooler looking if you have a window. Last edited by Evileagle; 05-January-03 at 05:18 AM..

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04-January-03, 08:25 AM		#2 (permalink)
HappyCamper Apex Elite Tech	OK, which is better, the AK32A, or the Aopen AK75? On newegg, the AK75 got better reviews, but I've never dealt with an SIS chipset. Any ideas?

05-January-03, 05:13 AM		#4 (permalink)
TheJester Apex Master Tech Apprentice	I'll tell you when I get the board

05-January-03, 05:15 AM		#5 (permalink)
TiDude Banned	Yep, Jester here is an old friend of mine from Tex, I bought him the board..just helpin out a fellow pimp.

05-January-03, 05:16 AM		#6 (permalink)
TheJester Apex Master Tech Apprentice	Please stay on topic.

05-January-03, 05:18 AM		#7 (permalink)
TiDude Banned	Youve got some nerve with 2 posts telling me to stay on topic son.........ROFL j/k