Product Details
Description:
The AW8 MAX Desktop Board, features µGuru. It is an exclusive Abit engineered motherboard technology designed for unprecedented power, convenience, and control over your PC.
Quick Glance
Supported Processor: Pentium 4, Pentium 4 (Extreme Edition), Pentium D, Celeron D
Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes
System Board Style: ATX
# of Memory Slots: 4
Processor Socket: Socket T LGA-775
System Chipset: Intel 955X
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Multi GPU Support: ATI CrossFire Compatible
# of PCI-e x16 Slots: 1
Summary
Product Title: ABIT AW8 MAX Desktop Motherboard - Intel 955X Chipset - Socket T LGA-775 - 1 x Retail Pack
Manufacturer: ABIT
Power Score: 4.6 | 7 Reviews
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Product Reviews (7)
Abit AW8-MAX Motherboard
Strengths: Too many features : Overclocking ability, Support DDR2 800 memory, Silent NorthBridge cooling, Onboard POST code for finding errors,
Weakness: Does not support Conroe. Some compatibility issue with DDR2 667 memory.
AW8-Max is one of the best 955X motherboards. It's a dream motherboard for an overclocker (but not quite gamers because it has only one PCI-E (x16) slot). It supports DDR2 800 (PC 6400) memory. My Corsair DDR2 800 memory works without any problem on this motheroard. This board has lots of 3-pin fan powers. The most downside is that it will not support Conroe(Core 2 Duo). AW9D-Max will replaces...
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By pgyoon - Jun 22, 2006
aw8
Strengths: price overclocking sata2 ddr2 compatibel with dual core 7.1
Weakness: a this moment, none
This is an exelent card for a gamer, but to expensive for a beginner. He can work with a dual core processor (830 intel). He has a 7.1 expert audio output. It is from abit, still one of the best !!!
By endorfin - Nov 25, 2005
OOPS! Review is for AW8D-MAX
Strengths: 975X, RAID 5, 7.1 Surround, will probably support Conroe, Guru Clock, Best 975X board on the planet!
Weakness: Can only run one RAID 5 array unlike the Intel 975X "Bad Axe" (Well. . . I had to say SOMETHING!) :)
Sorry, this review is for the AW8D-MAX, not the AW8-MAX Here it is anyway. BTW, this is a much better board anyway. The unofficial word is that this board will support Conroe (Core 2 Duo), I'll be supprised if it doesn't. This board is ultra stable with a D 960 processesor. Have not reached full overclocking potential (waiting on chilled liquid cooling setup). BTW, the board does not say MAX on...
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By Chiplg - Jun 8, 2006
AW8 fine after the battle
Strengths: Decent overclocking, if not into heavy gaming.
Weakness: Does not come with current BIOS updates or drivers
After going thur hoops and circles to get the bios (17) and all the new drivers current from the vendors sites, not abit except the bios, everything worked fine. Mostly self-inflicted wounds in getting everything to work. Satisfied now and will probably buy another AW8 since I now know which way to jump the barriers.
By vburgess - Jul 11, 2006
Abit AW8-MAX Motherboard: No doubt is a great motherboard!
Strengths: Intelligence board layout design, OTES NorthBridge cooling, onboard POST code, advance build in RealTek HD Audio making this board very impressive for the price!
Weakness: Main weekness is it required BIOS update if we use latest Intel Duo processor. 1 PCI-E slot only
Very satisfied with this board after BIOS update. It works just great without any problems. No regret choosing ABIT instead of ASUS P5WD2 Premium. Highly recommended if you are tied in your budget.
By ctsstan - Jun 10, 2006