JohnnyRob

I will be building a new PC for my parents in the next month or so and am considering using this board as the basis-

http://www.asrock.com/product/product_k8_combo-z.htm

It offers the option of using both Socket 754/Socket 939 AMD platform, so is IMO a good basis for a upgradeable system.

I've been more than happy with the ASUS builds I have undertaken and understand that AsRock is some form of budget subsidary to them.

Anyone have good or otherwise experiences of these boards?

Cheers
JR

_Meridian_

iTrader: (1)

AsRock are probably the second worst maker of boards after ECS - although nowhere near that bad. I'm told that they were formed when the Asus technical team jumped ship and started their own company - but that doesn't mean I recommend them: in fact, exactly the opposite.

As for the idea of a hybrid socket 754/939 - OW! Avoid. The price of good 939 boards is reasonable, and there is simply no reason on earth to buy 754 unless you are trying to out-cheap Scrooge. Just get a low-end 939 and upgrade later if necessary.


M

Scooby Dooby Blue

Contrary to Meridians opinion, i can't see past Asrock mobos.

There was a problem with the first K8 combo boards where one of the capacitors was overheating but this was sharply addressed and the replacements are tip-top.

You're getting a fair bit for under £60 too (onboard LAN, plenty USB's, 7.1 audio etc)

The only Asrock board i've had problems with was the K7 upgrade.

Buy with confidence.

ali_j

i bought an asrock and it carashes a lot. i bought an Abit mobo after they are excellent never crashed onced.