TechRadar Verdict
Redefining the term budget motherboard
Pros
- +
Incredibly cheap
Cons
- -
Basic features
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With Intel's Core 2 Duo topping all the bench tables, the Athlon has been reduced to a supporting role as a value offering.
In that context, this distinctly modest AM2 motherboard from Gigabyte makes a lot of sense. At just £35, its pricing is downright dirty.
Especially for a board from a major manufacturer like Gigabyte. And just think, you could add a cheap dual-core Athlon and a couple of sticks of budget memory and barely break the £100 barrier.
What's more, thanks to the integrated Radeon X1200 graphics, you only need add a hard disk and DVD drive for a cheap dual-core rig.
We'll therefore forgive the absence of BIOS ramping options, overlook the lack of digital video out and ignore the mere quartet of SATA ports. If you're on a budget, this proves you can still afford quality.
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