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ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AMD 790X Socket AM3 Motherboard Product Details

ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AMD 790X Socket AM3 Motherboard
The ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AMD 790X Socket AM3 Motherboard is exclusively designed to support the latest AM3 CPU with DDR3. The ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AMD 790X Socket AM3 Motherboard supports AMD® Socket AM3 multi-core processors with unique L3 caches, and delivers better overclocking capabilities while consuming less power.

The ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AMD 790X Socket AM3 Motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 25.6GB/s.

The ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AMD 790X Socket AM3 Motherboard's AMD® 790X / SB750 Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT3.0) interface speed and PCI Express™ 2.0 x 16 graphics. The ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AMD 790X Socket AM3 Motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth, which enhances system performance.

What It Is and Why You Need It:

  • Supports AMD Phenom II/Athlon II/ Sempron 100 Series Processors
  • New-Generation 8+2 Phase Power Design
  • Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) Support
  • ATI CrossFireX™ Technology
  • Features ASUS Anti-Surge Protection
  • High Definition 8-Channel Audio support

ATI CrossFireX™ Technology
ATI’s CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with rendering speed, eliminating the need to scale down screen resolution to get high quality images. CrossFireX™ allows higher anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Adjust your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center.

Specifications

Motherboard Specifications
Processor Socket AMD
Processor Interface Socket AM3
Form Factor ATX
Processors Supported AMD Phenom II
  AMD Athlon II
  AMD Sempron 100 Series
Additional Technologies AMD Cool 'n' Quiet
Multi-GPU Support CrossFireX Ready
Chipset
Northbridge AMD 790X
Southbridge SB750
Memory
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Supported DDR3 1333MHz
  DDR3 1066MHz
  DDR3 1600MHz
  DDR3 1800MHz (OC)
Number of Pins 240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported 16GB - 64bit
Number of Slots 4
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot 4GB
Audio
Channels 8 Channels
Audio Chipset VIA VT1708S
LAN
LAN Type 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
I/O Ports
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors 1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors 1
Serial Communication Ports 1 header
USB Ports (Total) 12
USB 3.0 Ports None
USB Rear Panel Ports 8
USB Onboard Headers 2 - (expandable to 4 USB ports)
FireWire Ports 1
LAN Ports 1
Audio Out Jacks 4
IDE Headers 1
FDD Headers None
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers 7
  1 - External
Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s Headers None
ATX Power Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX Main Power Connector
PC Power Connectors 1 - 4 Pin
Fan Connectors 1 x CPU
S/PDIF Connectors 1 - Optical
VGA Ports None
DVI Ports None
HDMI Ports None
DisplayPorts None
Expansion Slots
PCI Slots 2
PCI Express X1 Slots 2
PCI Express X16 Slots 2
RAID
RAID Support Yes
RAID Modes 0
  1
  10
  5
Dimensions
Length 24.4cm
Width 30.5cm

Customer Reviews

4.5 (86 customer reviews)

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Value
 4.6
Features
 4.5
Quality
 4.3
Performance
 4.4
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Overall
2.8
Value
 3.0
Features
 3.0
Quality
 1.0
Performance
 4.0
Reviewer:
upranger
Date:
Nov 18, 2011
Buyer Beware

I have had my board since July and it was running fine until one day I heard a cracking sound in my tower followed by the tower shutting down. I opened up the unit and found the bottom clip for the cpu fan had snapped off. ASUS tells me its physical damage and my warranty is now void. I had to buy a new bracket from their e-store but regardless my 5 year warranty they advertise is now moot. I will never buy ASUS again

Overall
3.0
Value
 4.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 2.0
Performance
 2.0
Reviewer:
Norm
Date:
Nov 07, 2011
Good for awhile

no trouble for 6 months, then not so good. boot hangs on bios for about 3 min.

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
Pendragon
Date:
Sep 27, 2011
Great trustworthy brand, Great MB

Asus makes the best mid to upper end motherboards out there. This is there lowest end MB in the Mid range they have now that I can testify as being fantastic. I've used many Asus MB's and this one is a great, easy install no headache MB. 955 black CPU, lotta high end memory. Sata, usb, yadda yadda. Will buy again and getting rdy to buy 2 more. Just a great all around MB.

Overall
4.0
Value
 4.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 4.0
Performance
 4.0
Reviewer:
CORRECAMINOS
Date:
Aug 01, 2011
great combo purchased

asus evo mb with amd chip, great combo. I also upgraded to 16 gigs. Nice box with a nice punch.

Overall
4.0
Value
 4.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 4.0
Performance
 4.0
Reviewer:
Alan
Date:
Jul 29, 2011
Works with no problems

Received as part of a system deal. It installed with no problems and still running fine a month later.

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  • Manufactured by: Asus
    Warranty provided by: Asus
    Limited Warranty: 36 months parts; 36 months labor
    Mfg Part No: M4A79XTD EVO
    UPC No: 610839172559
    Box Size: ( Length: 13, Width: 2, Depth: 10 )
    Shipping Weight: 3.6000 pound(s)
    Click here for full warranty and support information
  • Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the address below and requesting the warranty for item number: A455-2903

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