ASUS Vintage-AE1 (VINTAGEAE1) Barebone

Pros: Simple, elegant, quiet, everything works well under WinXP, good build quality on the case.

Cons: Very cramped. Challenging for first-time builders. Possible need for BIOS update. Limited power supply.

Bottom Line: A good basis for a second system for an experienced builder. Attractive case, quiet, everything works fine with WinXP. Has a couple of "gotchas". Just don't overstress the power supply.

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Pros: what runs, runs quick!

Cons: Possible BIOS issues, runs Fedora better than WIN~

Bottom Line: I would use this machine only as an extra, I do not trust it overall for reliability as an OEM.

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