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ASUS M5A99X Evo - AM3+ - 990X - SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 - ATX DDR3 2133 Motherboards

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Pros: SLI & CFX, 1 slot spacing, SLI cable with package, neat Q-Connectors, Sata 6GB/s Cables, Fan connectors, Good onboard audio, UFEI Bios

Cons: No CFX Connector, 2nd & 3rd PCI-E slots need more space

Got this board for the sole purpose of SLI and it fulfilled that purpose. Currently running 560Ti x2 with no problems. Overclocked to 4Ghz with 955 with no problems. Couldn't do this on my previous board. The VRM does its job of keeping the board cool. This came with an SLI connector so I didn't have to break a sweat to hunt SLI connectors. Same goes with the sata cables. The first and second PCI-E slots are convinently placed. 1 Slot space to get enough air to the GPU on top. Though if you are looking to running 3 cards together, this is not what you want.

Has ample fan connectors on board as well. The onboard audio is good enough, I didn't need any sound card. A great GUI bios with mouse support.

Posted

Pros: Clocks a 1090t high (4.1 GHz), has front panel USB3 header, high quality VRMs with nice heatsink

Cons: Retarded PCI-e slot placement

This board is a great alternative to a more expensive ROG motherboard. For $150 you get 3 PCI-e slots which run at x16/x4, x8/x8, or x8/x8/x4. The only flaw is that it does not place the PCI-e slots are placed so that you cannot have 3 dual slot GPUs in SLI or Crossfire. I also really liked the UEFI BIOS. I found it to be super clean and easy to use. It even supported the scroll wheel on my mouse!

Overall, a good buy!thumb.gif
ASUS M5A99X Evo - AM3+ - 990X - SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 - ATX DDR3 2133 Motherboards
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ASUS M5A99X EVO features the AMD 990X + SB950 chipset and supports the latest AMD socket AM3+ for 8-core processors. With a new Socket AM3+, it offers usability of Socket AM3 or AM3+, allowing the user a choice of previous or current AMD CPUs.

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DetailValue
BindingPersonal Computers
BrandAsus
EAN0610839181193
FeatureUEFI BIOS - BIOS control via a Graphical Interface with mouse controlled support featuring unparalleled control options
Is Autographed0
Is Memorabilia0
Height11.8 inches
Length7.3 inches
Weight3 pounds
Width13.9 inches
LabelAsus
List Price$155.99
ManufacturerAsus
ModelM5A99X Evo
MPNM5A99X EVO
Package Quantity1
Product GroupCE
Product Type NameMOTHERBOARD
PublisherAsus
SKUAS113184
StudioAsus
TitleASUS M5A99X Evo - AM3+ - 990X - SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0 - ATX DDR3 2133 Motherboards
UPC610839181193
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