Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard
Get in on the AM3 revolution with this high-powered Gigabyte AMD 770 Socket AM3 ATX motherboard. Built for AMD Socket AM3 Phenom II, the Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P is an ideal platform for extreme PCs capable
of spectacular gaming and multimedia performance. Based on the AMD 790FX/SB750 chipset, the Gigabyte is compatible with processors with up to 5200 MT/s FSB,
and supports HyperTransport 3.0, DDR3 1600(OC), 1333, & 1066MHz memory up to 16GB, 2x PCIe X16/x1, PCI, SATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and JBOD, Gigabit LAN, high-definition
7.1-channel audio, and USB 2.0. And the Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard offers numerous overclocking features,
to provide unprecedented performance for a motherboard in this affordable price
range. This mobo is loaded with CrossFireX support! If you’re ready to build powerhouse AM3 system, Gigabyte has
the perfect motherboard to anchor your new PC – the AMD 790FX Socket
AM3 motherboard.
Highlights
AMD AM3 Platform
Support latest AMD Phenom II Quad-Core Processor
Dual-Channel DDR3 - 1600(OC), 1333, & 1066
AMD CrossFireX
Instant Internet Access with Express Gate
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket AM3
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
AMD Phenom II
Additional Technologies:
HyperTransport Technology
RoHS Compliant
CrossFireX Ready
Supports 140W CPU
HyperTransport Bus:
2600MHz (5200 MT/s)
Northbridge:
AMD 790FX
Southbridge:
AMD SB750
Memory Supported:
1066MHz DDR3
1333MHz DDR3
1600MHz DDR3 (OverClocking)
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
4GB - 32bit
16GB - 64bit
Max. Memory Supported Per Slot:
4GB
Channels:
7.1 Channels
LAN Type:
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
RAID Modes:
0
1
10
5
JBOD
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
3
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Ports:
12
USB Rear Panel Ports:
8
USB Onboard Headers:
2 - (expandable to 4 USB ports)
FireWire Ports:
1 - 1394a
LAN Ports:
2
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
10
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 8 Pin
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Coaxial
1 - Optical
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.8
Customer Reviews:
5
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Value
4.4
Features
4.8
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
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Great Mobo
Reviewer:
LiquidDragon on
Dec 06, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
3.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I am running this Mobo and it is great. there is only one issue that i ran into though. DONT use the driver disk that is supplied if you are running Vista or Windows 7. i am running XP Pro, Vista ultimate and 7 Pro. I used the supplied disk to install the drivers for XP and it runs great BUT had to reinstall Vista and 7 without the driver disk and it runs great now. I got the blue screen of death using the supplied disk with Vista and 7. I can play CoDWaW and City of Heroes on all three OS's with NO issues now. im running (E145-0283)EVGA GeForce GTX 2GB PCIe, (A79-0965) AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition AM3 CPU and (C13-8248) Corsair 4GB DDR3 PC12800 1600MHz (2x2GB) Class 8 x2. I gave it a 3 on value because like most things right now i believe it is a little over priced BUT i would buy it again at this price if i had to do it over.
Very pleased
Reviewer:
T.Fisher on
Oct 31, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This board kicks ass and takes names.
Great mobo, but there's this little problem
Reviewer:
Larrybob on
Sep 23, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is an excellent piece of work, heavy duty quality. Performance is excellent. The chipsets are fanless, but with massive heatsinks. I would make sure that I had at least two case fans.
The little problem is that the sata ports all face sideways in the lower right corner, right where most of todays midtower cases have a harddrive bay. I was able to move my drive bay by drilling a few new holes, but not every case will let you do that. So before you put your money down, take a close look at how your mobo and case choices are going to work together.
Reviewer:
Anonymous
on
Apr 06, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Great Quality! I also using all the 10 SATA ports!! Gigabyte also provides excellent support for their products. I'm originally an ASUS-only user but this product definitely reflects Gigabyte's huge commitment to quality and perfection. My memory runs stable and zippy at 1333Mhz with very low latency settings.
Reviewer:
Squints on
Mar 31, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
4.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Hey Chuck, it appears you DONT have this mobo and only expressing the cost difference in this and an Asus. I USED to be an Asus fan til I found Gigabyte. Gigabyte mobos are FAR superior than Asus. Go and pay $40 less for an Asus but you'll regret you didn't buy THIS board!!
THIS BOARD ROCKS..IGNORE CHUCKS LAME COMMENT
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What You Should Know
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Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
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How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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Manufactured by:
GIGABYTE Warranty provided by:
GIGABYTE Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
GA-MA790FXT-UD5P UPC No:
890552650255 Box Size:
( Length:
14, Width:
11, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
4.5000 pound(s)
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