FIC AZ11E Review :: Performance

All tests were conducted with the following system configuration:

• Motherboard: FIC AZ11-E
• CPU: 650MHz Duron Processor
• Cooling: Thermaltake Chrome Orb™
• Memory: 128MB PC 150 CAS 2 SDRAM (Corsair)
• Video: ATI Rage fury 32 Megs SDRAM
• CD: Toshiba 48X
• Hard Drive: Western Digital 40GB UDMA100
• Sound: Onboard AC'97 2-channel Audio CODEC
• Network: Intel Ether Express 10/100
• Case: Patrick By Colorcase
• Monitor: Tatung 17" Model C7BZR .25 DPI

All tests were done with the following software programs.

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
• For Performance: SYSMARK 2000
• For Video: 3DMARK 2000

All tests were done after a new format and fresh installation of the Operating system.

The Results:

Summary

As you can see the AZ11-E has improved all around in features and functions. The AZ11-E has improved scores in both its video and system tests. This is a much faster and full featured motherboard than their older AZ11 standard model. This motherboard was a very cool thing to play with, and was stable to boot. I liked it a lot, and the voice alert thing has to be mentioned again, because it was really strange to hear a voice talking from your motherboard telling you what's wrong with it.

With the added performance and new features of this motherboard, it will surely please the diehard overclocker or the "just give me a stable board" guy who is just getting started. Better than average scores and constant stability make this a very strong piece of equipment to get your hands on.