Looking for a good value to use as a machine for the kids or perhaps as a print server? The ASUS Terminator T1-C3 is for you. An on-board 800MHz C3 processor provides the power in this strong, silent type. With integrated VIA Unichrome video, 10/100 LAN, USB2.0, FireWire and 6 channel audio all the basics and more are covered.
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- Pros: I’m really excited about this little gem. I was pumping HIGH ANXIETY about putting it together but everthing was pretty much a piece of cake. My legacy (circa: 1990) floppy didn’t seem to like the C3 (e.g., black screen of death for no reason). Once I pulled the floppy I easily installed Win2000, Firefox, IE6, SP4 and it all seems very stable now. Point of interest: Without a floppy I wasn’t sure how I could update drivers….found out it can be done easily from a USB thumb drive. My Ethernet fired up right away….I figured that would be a nightmere, it wasn’t. I’m using the second 5.25 bay as a removable boot drive location using a Kingwin KF21-IPF Mobile Rack. It’s very slick. Run 5 different hard drives on my IBM machine and will set up a like number to run off the C3. Needless to say I am a tech neophyte but I had a blast playing with this system and getting it running. Kudos to NewEgg for their outstanding service.
- Cons: The case can get a little crowded. I may change the ribbon cables for rounded ones. You have to be a little careful when you "fold" the case closed to be sure nothing gets mashed...I think thats what happened to my floppy drive cable.
- Other Thoughts: If you're just hanging out getting old (I'm 75) get one of these c3's. It's just a blast. Give one to your grandaughter.....she'll be impressed.
- Pros: Very Quiet, Win89 legacy support.
- Cons: Only 800mhz CPU, but at this price... can't complain!
- Other Thoughts: First one was DOA, see post below. This one runs fine. Needed a low end computer for a client to run Win98 OS with one DB-9 serial port and one DB-25 parallel port. This little Barebones fit the bill perfectly. For a low end basic computer, it would be pretty hard to beat this unit with pretty much everything built-in. Oh, you can use less expensive DDR333 & DDR400 memory in this barebones, it will default to DDR266 speed- save a few $$.
| Model | Terminator T1-C3 |
| CPU Type | VIA C3 CPU on board |
| CPU Socket | Intel Socket 370 |
| North Bridge | VIA CLE266 |
| Memory slot | 2 x 184Pin |
Reviewed By: Lou on 3/6/2007
Tech Level: somewhat low - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
