EliteGroup K7S5A be warned

Typedef

http://www.neoseeker.com/forums/index.php?function=view_thread&threadid=18828

These boards are really, really, really particular about the psu and it's output, don't get one. I have tried two different boards with a 300 watt and a 200 watt and even though I have verified all of the components being used in the board as working, it still won't post, it is a shameful waste of money really, don't be cheap, get an abit. EOF
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Stephen

"EliteGroup" - way to make them selves sound like a bunch of muppets

Typedef

Lol it would have been better if they called themselves
'Juice eating mobo makers' cause a 300 watt psu will have to output 282 watts to get a post out of one of these puppies.... ouch.

Stonemason

Aparently the M.S.I KT266 pro/pro2 is having problems with the GF4 MX440 which is abit strange as M.S.I also produce a GF4 mx440 card.Have a look see at M.S.Is Website for ongoing argument


Stone

Gerry

I'd say it could be a similar problem to the epox 8kha+ which has capacitors obstructing the capacitors on the mx 440.

feedback51

I have been using the K7S5A for over six months and it is stable and works with a €30 case + PSU. The PSU is rated at 300watts, although I don't believe it.

I did have a problem updating the flash on one occasion but the board was replaced quickly by ebuyer.com

I have been using ECS mobos for business applications for some time and for the price I'm certainly not complaining.

feedback51

bugler

I sent my ECS board back to marx for the second time as I couldn't get a post.They got it and said it worked fine, then offered me a refund or to send it back.I'm getting an epox 8kha+ now. 0pinion seems divided on the k7s5a, understandably so. It only costs 110 eur, gives you the option of both ddr and sdr ram and so forth. If it works, as for some your bound to be delighted. Unfortunately it's all very hit and miss.And for someone like me who spent a couple of months farting around with one and returning and testing various parts a little bitterness is understandable. Mine wouldn't post with a 350W PSU

Mr. Fancypants

Have been using the K7s5a with a cheapo case&300w psu from peats for the past 6-7 months also. Havent had a single problem with it.

Although anyone who does have problems or is looking for the latest flash etc should go to :

http://forum.ocworkbench.com/ocwbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=4

Nice site.

Fidelis

I've got one, haven't had any problems with it so far.

Boston

sounds like it would run extremely hot, what temp do you get off it ?