Chaintech's Zenith ZNF3-150 motherboard
Bundling up an nForce3
FOR A WHILE there, the Socket 754 motherboard market looked a little bleak. Although AMD launched the platform with its 754-pin Athlon 64 processors way back in September, it didn't look like motherboard manufacturers were in any hurry to adopt the platform. Honestly, I don't blame them; with only a $400 Athlon 64 3200+ available at launch, the Socket 754 platform was initially a very expensive upgrade, even without the cost of a new motherboard. However, AMD's $200 Athlon 64 3000+ has quickly made the Socket 754 platform an affordable option for PC enthusiasts and gamers alike.
Bundling up an nForce3
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As the Athlon 64 becomes more affordable, now is the perfect time to check out Chaintech's Socket 754 Zenith ZNF3-150. Like Chaintech's early Zenith boards, the ZNF3-150 is loaded with integrated peripherals, bundled extras, and a decent array of overclocking options. However, this latest Zenith is quite a bit cheaper than Chaintech's previous high-end offerings, making the ZNF3-150 especially tempting for anyone looking for an AMD64 bargain.
Has Chaintech kept the peripheral and bundle gravy train flowing, despite the ZNF3-150's more affordable price tag? Can the board's nForce3 chipset, with a little help from NVIDIA's latest Forceware drivers, keep up with VIA's K8T800 chipset? Read on; you might be surprised.
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