ASUS A7N266-E Integrated NVIDIA GeForce2, Dolby digital 5.1, PC2100/1600 DDR (Asus-A7N266E)

• Reviewed by: loadholt

  Strengths: Good, detailed manual, easy to read, specific instructions. Excellent video & audio.

  Weaknesses: None I have found.

  Overall: Used this MB to build my first computer, nothing but excellent reviews. Integrated audio & video superb quality. A breeze to set up & install. CD has drivers plus other goodies.

• Reviewed by: ddpac

  Strengths: Integrated GeForce 2 card up to 32mb shared memory. 6 channel ACR card when used in conjuction with WinXP outdoes SB Live series and compets with Audigy series. Linux drivers available.

  Weaknesses: Absolutely terrible Audio drivers for Win2000 and Win98/ME. Nearly impossible to get ACR card to work in those two OS's.

  Overall: This is a greate mobo for casual gamers and a great starting mobo for those interested in the NFORCE chipset. Dropping prices on board indicate more NFORCE goodness to come. If this board is an indication of what's to come in the series then I'm on board , "so long VIA!". Good luck trying to fit the ACR card in a standard case, you need a roomy case to fit that reverse PCI card in. Standard housing for that card will not do. Drivers for that card in Win98/ME and Win2000 do not work. Windows XP is only system sound will work in. Great buy considering the cost of buying a separte GeForce 2 or 4mx and a SB Live or Audigy to compete with this thing.