In Computex 2008, did you notice that some company release AMD's 790GX chipset motherboards ?
hehe, we know that interesting mobo not only has high-end chipset, but also with integrated graphics.
The AMD 790GX Northbridge features HyperTransport 3.0 (41.6 GB/s bandwidth), support to DDR2-1066,
a single x16 PCIe 2.0 slot (or dual PCIe x8 slots), up to six PCIe x1 slots, a DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort w/ HDCP interface,
and supports all AMD AM2/AM2+ processors.
In addition, new SB750 Southbridge part, which supports 12* USB 2.0 and 6 *SATA2 with RAID/eSATA functionality.
It links to the 790GX Northbridge using a high-speed A-Link Express II interface,and includes a single IDE, a HD audio controller.
Besides, Advanced Clock Calibration works with AMD OverDrive to provide the latest in Phenom overclocking.
The onboard GPU is HD 3300 and it's faster than HD 3200 of the 780G. (HD 3300 is clocked at 700 MHz)
AMD 790GX supports dual-GPU CrossFireX technology that can allow users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D rendering,
blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality possible.
Even better, through the built-in 128MB DDR3 1333MHz SidePort memory to accelerate 3D and gaming performance
Now let hyde share GIGABYTE's 790GX chipset motherboard - MA790GP-DS4H
▲ GIGABYTE MA790GP-DS4H Retail
▲ The rear of the packing
▲ let me open the box
▲ Accessory: User's manual, SATA cables , 2-port USB2.0 module, I/O Shield ...
▲ The front of MA790GP-DS4H
▲ The rear of MA790GP-DS4H
▲ Suppors Socket AM2+/AM2 processors
▲ Supports Dual Channel DDR2-1066
▲ All Copper Heat pipe/Heat sink connecting NB and MOSFET
▲ South Bridge
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices
- Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and JBOD
▲ 4 x USB 2.0 internal connectors
▲ Expansion Slots
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1)
- 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
- 2 x PCI slots
▲ Back Panel Connectors, we can see DVI, D-sub, HDMI Ports there.
▲ AMD 790GX
▲ 790GX's side is built-in 128MB DDR3 1333MHz SidePort Memory (ELPIDA chip)
▲ AMD SB750
▲ Some chips on the MA790GP-DS4H
Then, i show some benchmarks for reference
CPU: AMD Phenom X4 9600
RAM: Coasair DDR2-1066
HDD: Seagate 7200.9 160GB
POWER: Silverstone 750W
▲ Super pi 1M
▲ Super pi 32M
▲ CPUmark
▲ EVEREST CPU Queen
▲ EVEREST CPU PhotoWorxx
▲ EVEREST FPU Julia
▲ 3DMARK06
New 790GX + SB750 that i think is a first choose of integrated graphics's MOBO for AMD's user.
And one of importance, if your budget isn't much more, it maybe a MOBO of nice cost performance.
In testing, HD3300 show that good performance, but it's a pity I don't have extra VGA to show CFX.
Besides, GIGABYTE MA790GP-DS4H has many great feature like All Japanese manufactured solid caps,
DualBIOS, High quality 106dB SNR ALC889A HD audio and supports Dolby Home Theater audio.
Not only Game,I dare to bet it a good choose to make your own HTPC.
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