Thoughts
Chaintech's Summit SK8T800 is an interesting board in many ways. It's clear from the outset that features have to play second fiddle to cost. In that case, and at the time of production, Chaintech chose, correctly we might add, VIA's K8T800 chipset as a base. Every feature emanates from the feature-filled southbridge. That means RAIDable on-chip SATA, 10/100 LAN, USB2.0, and decent AC'97-supplied sound. It just feels like a board that's destined for the OEM market. Not bad for a package that currently costs $80 in the States.What's not so pleasing, though, is the lack of voltage adjustment and complete disregard for the usual voltage-monitoring section. Let's be clear. The SK8T800 doesn't pretend to be an enthusiasts' board in the least, but a little voltage wouldn't have gone astray. Every product should be evaluated with due respect to its price. With due appreciation of this, we reckon Chaintech's done a reasonable job. Just give us a better BIOS and greater availability in the UK. Not too much to ask for, is it?.
