Intel Atom Dual-Core D525/Intel NM10/DDR3/A&V&GbE/Mini-ITX Motherboard BOXD525MW
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/518NezM9VrL._SL160_.jpg
- Intel Dual-Core Atom Processor D525 (1.8 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache) Chipset.
- 2x 204pin DDR3-1066/800 DIMMs, Single Channel, Non-ECC, Max Capacity upto 4GB Slots.
- Integrated 6-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC.
- Integrated Intel GMA3150 Graphics Controller LAN.
Intel BOXD525MW Atom Dual-Core D525/Intel NM10/DDR3/A&V&GbE/Mini-ITX Motherboard, Retail
Intel Dual Core Processors
Intel Atom Dual-Core D525/Intel NM10/DDR3/A&V&GbE/Mini-ITX Motherboard BOXD525MW
List Price: $ 98.28
Price:
Runs Like A Champ,
I unboxed this motherboard, mounted in the case, installed 2GB of RAM, connected the cables and it fired right up.
Very easy to setup this motherboard. I easily installed Windows XP SP3 from a DVD that I had burned then updated all of the drivers from the CD included with this mobo. Performance is snappy. Task Manager shows 4 CPUs.
I have only had it up and running for a few hours but everything seems stable thus far.
This is my second build using an Intel Atom mini-ITX combo. Very satisfied. I built my first one in a similar configuration almost 2 years ago. Both boxes use an Apex MI-008 mini-ITX case.
Tip: Pick up some shorter SATA cables.
Update after 1 week: Still running great. Web pages load in a snap. It even runs older pc games (circa 2000) with ease. Onboard video with Acer G205H Bbd 20-Inch Widescreen LCD Display (Black) looks fabulous.
Was this review helpful to you?
|linux friendly,
I have this board running my NAS and ushare under Ubuntu 10.04.1.
No issues with drivers or anything and it works MUCH better for streaming than my windows 7 PC that consumed over 5x the power.
I can’t comment on the graphics however as I have the system headless and use webmin for remote administration.
<<Update>>
8 Months later and it’s still kicking. It’s on nearly 24/7 and there have been no issues whatsoever. (Electric bills have been friendly as well. my kill-a-watt has my current setup with this board running around 28 watts.
Was this review helpful to you?
|Great performance with very low power,
Have just set this motherboard up with a Seagate Momentus 7200.4 320 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 2.5 Inch Internal NB Hard Drive ST9320423AS-Bare Drive(Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging), a Samsung Slim 8X DVD+/-RW Internal Drive SN-S083C/BEBE (Black) and 1 x Crucial CT25664BC1067 2GB 204-PIN PC3-8500 SODIMM DDR3 Memory Module in a standard ITX case. It was very easy to install Windows 7 and drivers and I now have a very small, low power PC which fits into any small corner and is fine for those who only need Internet access, MS-Office and file storage. Not designed for gamers or for those who intend to edit HD movies. I have prepared one for my 91 year-old Dad and one for my 83 year-old Mum.
Was this review helpful to you?
|