I've seen threads for many other AM3/AM2+ mobos, but none for these beauties. If you want to/need to discuss anything regarding these motherboards, this is the right thread! Questions, bragging, anything but those obnoxious flame wars
Submission format:
Quote:
To submit a benchmark entry, just post the numbers and any required validation links. I'll try to get mine up sometime soon
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tD6PlXqaANjyQ-Bo7bT_kqA&w=160&h=1000 Google Spreadsheet
Phenom II X6 Info
-Overclocking the CPU is virtually (verify) impossible without underclocking the RAM. May be MA-790X-UDxP exclusive. Source.
-Some may have issues with higher multipliers. YMMV.
Board Specs:
Socket: AM2+ (790X) or AM3 (790XT)
PCIe 2.0 x16 Slots: 16x+8x electrical. XFire at 8x+8x
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slots: 3
PCI Slots: 2
RAM: DDR2 1333 OC (790X), or DDR3-1066/1333/1666 OC (790XT)
Max RAM: 16GB
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC889A
PATA: 1x IDE port, 2 devices max
Floppy: 1x Floppy header
SATA: 6 chipset + 2 Gigabyte chip
RAID: Gigabyte: 0/1/JBOD, Chipset: 0/1/5/10
Rear Panel: 8x USB, 2x Firewire (1x mini, 1x normal), 2x PS2, 1000/100/10 ethernet, 1x Optical, 1x Coaxial, audio ports (6 total)
Internal Ports: 1x Firewire, 4x USB
Fan Headers: 2x 3-pin, 2x 4-pin, each capable of 1A max output. Guide to "fix" this coming soon.
Reviews:
AM2+
BenchmarkReviews 790X review
VRZone 790X Review
AM3
XBit: "Almost Ideal Socket AM3 Mainboard"
NeoSeeker 790XT Review
Latest BIOSes:
GA-MA790XT-UD4P
GA-MA790X-UD4
GA-MA-790X-UD4P
Want Cool N Quiet AND your overclock? Try this neat little utility.
Board Links:
GA-MA790XT-UD4P
GA-MA790X-UD4P
If you catch any mistakes, post 'em! I made the mistake of starting this while working on homework.
Submission format:
Quote:
-Chip: -CPU clock in MHz -NB Frequency: -vCore: -NB VID: -NB Voltage: -SB Voltage: -Reference clock/"FSB": -Multi: -Validation Link: -RAM Speed: -RAM Timings: -RAM voltage: -AM2+/AM3? -# of cores: -BIOS Revision: -Any Comments? |
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tD6PlXqaANjyQ-Bo7bT_kqA&w=160&h=1000 Google Spreadsheet
Phenom II X6 Info
-Overclocking the CPU is virtually (verify) impossible without underclocking the RAM. May be MA-790X-UDxP exclusive. Source.
-Some may have issues with higher multipliers. YMMV.
Board Specs:
Socket: AM2+ (790X) or AM3 (790XT)
PCIe 2.0 x16 Slots: 16x+8x electrical. XFire at 8x+8x
PCIe 2.0 x1 Slots: 3
PCI Slots: 2
RAM: DDR2 1333 OC (790X), or DDR3-1066/1333/1666 OC (790XT)
Max RAM: 16GB
Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC889A
PATA: 1x IDE port, 2 devices max
Floppy: 1x Floppy header
SATA: 6 chipset + 2 Gigabyte chip
RAID: Gigabyte: 0/1/JBOD, Chipset: 0/1/5/10
Rear Panel: 8x USB, 2x Firewire (1x mini, 1x normal), 2x PS2, 1000/100/10 ethernet, 1x Optical, 1x Coaxial, audio ports (6 total)
Internal Ports: 1x Firewire, 4x USB
Fan Headers: 2x 3-pin, 2x 4-pin, each capable of 1A max output. Guide to "fix" this coming soon.
Reviews:
AM2+
BenchmarkReviews 790X review
VRZone 790X Review
AM3
XBit: "Almost Ideal Socket AM3 Mainboard"
NeoSeeker 790XT Review
Latest BIOSes:
GA-MA790XT-UD4P
GA-MA790X-UD4
GA-MA-790X-UD4P
Want Cool N Quiet AND your overclock? Try this neat little utility.
Board Links:
GA-MA790XT-UD4P
GA-MA790X-UD4P
If you catch any mistakes, post 'em! I made the mistake of starting this while working on homework.