Review- FIC AN11
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Review by Edward Chang, call sign: Big_E
May 10, 2002
Conclusion:
Coupled with a fast and inexpensive AMD processor, the FIC AN11 will make an excellent addendum to a new machine. Although no other AMD motherboards were featured in this review, unofficial Hardware Pub tests have shown that the Stealth scores close to that of the EPoX 8KHA+. The AN11 is a big leap for AN11, considering they bypassed the previous initial VIA KT266. The excellent design and performance of this motherboard shows that FIC can still be recognized as a good motherboard maker.
The AN11 features the essentials and also RAID support through a Promise RAID , which the popular EPoX 8KHA+, as well as other KT266A motherboards, lacked. The FIC AN11 also has an ACR slot, which most motherboard manufacturers choose not to include. Unfortunately, the overclocking features on the AN11 are rather basic. Hopefully, FIC will be releasing a revision with the Multiplier Ratio dip-switches working, and perhaps allow more FSB options in the BIOS. FIC makes up for this downside by complimenting this motherboard with their NOVUS software, which features many utilities, including an overclock one, in addition to a worthy Norton Software Suite (Anti-Virus, Firewall, and Ghost).
Retailing for about $10 less than EPoX at an attractive $80 through online orders, the FIC AN11 is worth considering if one is looking for decent performance, features, and value, all combined into one motherboard.
Hardware Pub awards the FIC AN11 our Best Value award, for offering an great product at a great price.
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Edward Chang, call sign: Big_E
8/10 Beers
Approximate Price:
$80- FIC AN11
$90- EPoX 8KHA+
$75- VIA P4XB-SA
