Here's a list of what the newest KryoTech K6-3 500MHz PC offers, including the changes versus the Cool K6-2 500 machine that was previously reviewed:
- WinNT Support
- SCSI Support
- Reduced price ($1,250 now, vs. previous price of $1,695)
- Faster CPU (K6-3 now, vs. previous K6-2)
- Superior Mainboard (ASUS P5A now, vs. previous FIC PA-2013)
- 5 PCI Slots (Versus previous amount of 4)
- CPU Temperature LCD display moved to unit's base (Makes additional 5.25" bay available)
- Revised CPU Thermal Jacket (Much easier to engage/disengage for CPU swaps)
As you can see KryoTech isn't deaf to the demands of their buyers, and the Cool K6-3 is a reflection of their versatility.
But is it enough? Let's look at the exact specifications for the mainboard, the ASUS P5A:
CPU
AMD K6-3 400MHz (overclocked to 500MHz)
Mainboard
ASUS P5A (ALi Aladdin V Core Logic AGPset)
L2 Cache
1MB of PS Synchronous SRAM
System Memory
3 x 168-pin DIMM Slots (No SDRAM included in barebones kit),
Maximum of 768MB of SDRAM
Bus Speeds Supported
66, 75, 83, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 133MHz
AGP/PCI/ISA Slots
1 x AGP slot,
5 x PCI slots,
2 x ISA slots
Form Factor and Size
ATX, 12" x 8.3"
Case Type
Mid-Tower
Power Supply
300 Watts
Drive Bays
3 x 5.25",
2 x 3.5",
1 x 3.5" (Internal)
KryoTech Cooling System
-40 C Cold Plate Temperature,
Hermetically Sealed Refrigeration System,
LCD Temperature Display