motherboard chipset question

[carson]

Hi: Putting together my first custom computer and when down to 2 mobos noticed one is: VIA KT266A and the other: SIS 735.
Is there a practical difference. Will use with Athlon 1800XP.
Is one better or just a matter of choice, or should I not even consider it?
Just want to make sure I get things as compatible as possible.
Thanks for the advise.
carson...

[Bin_hex_2000]

Hello

Normally, the chip provides speed and functionality, and due to the high level of
processing tends to overheat, main reason why the manufacturer puts a heatsink over it, I personally add a fan to increase the useful life of the component.

Take a look at this technical info: http://www.sis.com/products/chipsets/oa/socketa/735.htm

And this one: http://www.viatech.com/en/apollo/KT266A.jsp

Also, this is a small review to consider: http://www.lostcircuits.com/motherboard/ecs_k7s5a/

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[This message has been edited by Bin_hex_2000 (edited 04-03-2002).]

[Bin_hex_2000]

Hello Again

I stopped by tom hardware site and he concludes that sis735 is a good purchase, you can read his review:
http://www6.tomshardware.com/mainboa...924/index.html

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[Shinma]

State brand and model of the mobo.

Chipsets are important but how it is used by the mobo manufacturer is just as important.

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Cheers.

[ski]

Here's a test comparison of the 2 chipsets: http://www.onepc.net/index.php?view=..._id=101&page=1

[carson]

Thanks everyone. Especially for the links. Good reading.

Shinma....The sis was for ECS-K7S5A (Performance/ cost ratio = good.)
The KT 266A was for most all other boards I got from AMD recommendations.
Thanks again.
carson