EPOX - EPoX 8RDA+ Review @ Bjorn3D

Four external USB 2.0 ports are provided with an additional two available via a bracket that connects to the internal header and resides in a PCI expansion slot. Two IEEE-1394a FireWire ports are accessed by the same method; a bracket in a PCI slot connects internally to the onboard FireWire port. Need a game port? Be prepared to give up a PCI slot because it also uses a bracket in a PCI slot. For those keeping track at home, that’s 3 PCI slots you’re surrendering for a game port, FireWire, and two additional USB ports (the other four are grouped within the I/O shield). Given the presence of onboard audio and Ethernet, that shouldn’t be a problem for most users but it should be noted. I, for example, haven’t used a true PCI card since switching to the nForce last year..

..EPoX has a reputation for being very overclocker-friendly. The Award BIOS used in the 8RDA+ offers great flexibility for those with a need to tweak. Front Side Bus (FSB) adjustments go up to 250 MHz in 1 MHz increments. CPU voltage can be adjusted to 2.2V, AGP to 1.8V, and memory voltage to 2.9V. Multiplier options range from 3X to 24X.

EPoX 8RDA+ Review @ bjorn3d.com