MSI NF980-E65 Motherboard Review: SLI for AM3

Motherboard - Nov 18, 2009 | 11:00 PM

While NVIDIA may not be taking SLI for the AMD market seriously anymore, luckily their partner MSI is. The NF980-E65 is the only triple SLI enthusiast board aimed at the AMD AM3 market, and they are hoping to capitalize on that distinction. The big question is... do they succeed in providing a motherboard for that niche worthy of your money?

Gigabyte P55-UD6 P55 Lynnfield Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Nov 13, 2009 | 12:00 PM

The positive press around Intel's P55 chipset and LGA 1156 platform has been all the rage and the accolades keep coming right into the holidays. Gigabyte was kind enough to send us their flagship P55 motherboard -- the P55-UD6. This particular board doesn't support USB 3.0 or SATA 6GB/s like some of its newer brethren, but it does have many overclocking and enthusiast-level features that should catch consumer's attention during the holiday season.

ASUS P7P55D Deluxe P55 Lynnfield Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Nov 09, 2009 | 12:00 AM

Motherboards sporting Intel's new P55 chipset have been springing up all over the web as vendors start their holiday push for more market share in the mainstream motherboard arena. ASUS developed an entire arsenal of P55 boards to accommodate basic end users, gamers, enthusiasts, and even hardcore overclockers. One of their higher-end mobos that was unveiled was the P7P55D Deluxe, which is the subject of our review today.

Intel DP55KG P55 Lynnfield Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Oct 27, 2009 | 07:00 PM

Intel's latest Extreme Series offering is the long-awaited DP55KG motherboard that targets enthusiast-level users as well as hardcore gamers looking for a solid board that takes advantage of all the features available with the new Lynnfield LGA 1156 platform.

MSI P55-GD65 P55 Lynnfield Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Oct 21, 2009 | 03:00 PM

The MSI P55-GD65 quickly became one of our favorite P55 motherboards when the Lynnfield processors first hit the scene last month. We finally have a review of the motherboard that looks at the features and overclocking ability of this motherboard to see where it stands in comparison to other P55 options on shelf.

Gigabyte GA-EX58-Extreme LGA 1366 i7 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Oct 07, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Now that the champagne has been uncorked on the the LGA 1156, we can continue to show some love to what originally brought Intel all the acclaim and accolades they received before the new LGA 1156 CPUs arrived -- the LGA 1366 i7 processors and X58 chipset. One of the most popular hardcore overclocking boards available for the LGA 1366 platform is Gigabyte's GA-EX58-Extreme motherboard.

ASUS P7P55D Premium and Maximus III Formula Video Preview

Motherboard - Sep 11, 2009 | 01:00 PM

Even though the P55 motherboards are out and available, I happen to have had this video sitting here for a couple of days and before we can get the full board reviews ready, I decided I would share our video previews of both the P7P55D Premium and Maximus III Formula motherboards. Stop in and see how these high-end offerings from ASUS will impress you and prep you for your new Lynnfield system.

MSI P55-GD65 Lynnfield Motherboard Video Preview

Motherboard - Sep 06, 2009 | 09:00 PM

MSI is next on the list of companies that have sent us P55 motherboards in preparation for the upcoming Lynnfield processor launch. The P55-GD65 isn't the highest end offering from the company but it packs a lot of punch for a sub-$160 motherboard due out in just a matter of days!

ECS A785GM-M 785G AM3 Micro ATX Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Aug 31, 2009 | 02:00 AM

Scores of ATX and micro ATX motherboards sporting the 785G chipset have drenched the market, and most are available for under $100. One company who jumped on the 785G bandwagon was ECS, who sent us one of their first A785GM-M Black Series motherboards to review. This particular board has many features that used to be reserved for higher-end ATX boards like support for AMD 140w processors, AMD Hybrid Crossfire technology, and DirectX 10.1 capabilities.

ASUS P7P55D Premium P55 Preview - SATA 6G returns

Motherboard - Aug 24, 2009 | 10:00 PM

We have yet another P55 motherboard preview to share with you today as we continue to prepare for the mounting barrage of Intel Lynnfield processor reviews and associated P55 offerings. This ASUS P7P55D Premium looks to be the only (or one of just a couple) boards to actually keep the Marvell 9123 SATA 6G chip. The power phase technology on the Premium is also pretty unique - be sure to stop in and see what is coming next month!

AMD 785G Chipset Review: Integrated Evolved

Motherboard - Aug 04, 2009 | 12:10 AM

AMD's latest broadside in the integrated graphics war may not be over the top, but it certainly adds a lot of zing to a relatively boring market. You still can't play Crysis with it, but users will be pleasantly surprised by the total package offered by the 785G.

MSI AMD 785GM-E65 Motherboard Preview

Motherboard - Jul 29, 2009 | 03:55 PM

FedEX has been busy as of late delivering to my house, and today I received a gem from them. This micro-ATX motherboard based on the unreleased AMD 785G chipset is a shockingly complete motherboard with many high end components. Stuff usually relegated to full size ATX boards. Will this be the latest power-user micro-ATX board, and furthermore be the board of choice for HTPC users? More testing is needed to confirm that, but the first look is certainly impressive.

ASUS P7P55D Deluxe P55 Lynnfield Motherboard Preview

Motherboard - Jul 28, 2009 | 03:00 AM

ASUS is at it again - showing off yet another upcoming P55 motherboard, this time the P7P55D Deluxe aimed a user that is looking for both competent overclocking options as well as an easy-to-use experience. We are also learning about ASUS' upcoming Xtreme Design initiative that offers consumers a host of new features and options including the return of the TURBO BUTTON!

ASUS P7P55D EVO P55 Motherboard Video and Photo Preview

Motherboard - Jul 13, 2009 | 01:00 PM

We got the new ASUS P7P55D EVO motherboard in over the weekend and spent some time putting together a video preview of the platform for you today! Based on the P55 chipset, this is the first motherboard we have had in-house supporting the upcoming Intel Core i7/Core i5 Lynnfield processors due out in very early fall.

Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P AMD 770 AM3 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Jul 06, 2009 | 12:00 AM

Gigabyte's MA770T-UD3P is a sub $100 AM3 motherboard with a single x16 PCI-E slot, dual channel DDR3 1666 memory support, and decent overclocking functions. It's price should entice many budget consumers to look hard at this board for their next upgrade. But, how will it match up against other boards almost double its price?

Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P 790FX AM3 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Jun 24, 2009 | 12:00 PM

We’ve had the opportunity to review two motherboards featuring AMD’s 790GX chipset in both AM2+ and AM3 flavors. But, we haven’t had the chance to evaluate a board with AMD’s top 7-series chipset called the 790FX. So, when Gigabyte shipped us a GA-MA790FXT-UD5P for review, we were extremely curious and excited to see how this board would fare against others we’ve tested that utilize the 790GX chipset.

MSI Eclipse Plus X58 LGA 1366 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Jun 16, 2009 | 12:00 PM

MSI punches up its newest flagship X58 motherboard called the Eclipse Plus with quad SLI, CrossFireX support, but how does it compare against its predecessors and a couple lower-priced X58 boards from other vendors? We run it through our benchmarks and take a detailed look at MSI's latest motherboard to support the i7 platform.

Computex 2009: Gigabyte pushes motherboard boundaries

Motherboard - Jun 09, 2009 | 05:00 PM

Gigabyte showed quite a few new features on more than a few new motherboards while at Computex last week. We are still diving through a lot of Computex news but if you are curious to see what innovations might still be available in motherboards, check out what Gigabyte has to offer.

ECS A790GXM-AD3 790GX AM3 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - May 22, 2009 | 04:00 PM

The A790GXM-AD3 is ECS’s first AM3 Socket motherboard. The integrated graphics platform is designed from AMD's 790GX chipset and powered by the ATI’s Radeon HD 3300 graphics core. One of the key selling points of all AM3 motherboards is their support for dual channel DDR3 1333 memory, and we are very interested to see how the extra bandwidth factors into the overall performance of this board.

Zotac IONITX-A-U NVIDIA ION Motherboard Review

Motherboard - May 12, 2009 | 04:00 AM

The Zotac IONITX-A-U is the first of what will likely be many NVIDIA ION-based motherboards to hit the market this year. This all-in-one integrated solution includes an Atom 330 dual-core processor, GeForce 9400M graphics, 802.11n Wi-Fi, HDMI and more in a convenient little mini-ITX package. An external power brick rounds out the features that help this motherboard stand out from the rest.

ASUS M3A78-T 790GX AM2+ Motherboard Review

Motherboard - May 11, 2009 | 02:00 PM

The versatile 790GX chipset is being featured in countless AM2+ and AM3 motherboards. Our friends at ASUS have developed a mid-range AM2+ motherboard called the M3A78-T that should give gamers, HTPC users, and intermediate enthusiasts something to smile about. Check out our detailed review of this flexibile chipset as well as our intriguing gaming benchmarks results that might make consumers think twice about needing another GPU for basic gaming.

MSI Eclipse SLI X58 LGA 1366 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - May 08, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Today we have MSI's flagship X58 motherboard on our test bench - the MSI Eclipse SLI. Several weeks ago, we evaluated the MSI X58 Platinum, which seemed to be geared toward gaming enthusiasts, but not necessarily those looking for overall performance increases in their PCs. Will the Eclipse SLI follow in the X58 Platinum's footsteps or create a new path with more performance gains in other areas than gaming?

MSI X58 Platinum LGA 1366 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Apr 06, 2009 | 12:00 PM

Current LGA 1366 motherboards are going for more than $200 for lower-end, “budget” mobos that support the Intel i7 platform. While most PC users don’t consider paying $200 for any of their PC parts as “budget or low-end", the realm of X58-based motherboards has made this nightmare a reality.

Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 X58 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Mar 20, 2009 | 12:30 AM

The X58 desktop chipset exploded onto the scene last year triumphantly proclaiming itself the lone chipset solution to support the 45nm Intel Core i7 processor family. Many vendors have taken advantage of the X58 chipset craze, and Gigabyte is no exception. Their GA-EX58-UD5 offering is targeted toward PC enthusiasts and gamers with aspirations for overclocking their components.

Intel P45 Motherboard Roundup: MSI, ASUS and Gigabyte

Motherboard - Dec 24, 2008 | 02:00 PM

Even with the release of the Intel Core i7 CPU and X58 chipset, the Intel Core 2 processor continues to be a great bargain processor option while offering great performance. The P45 chipset is the most mainstream solution for motherboards and we have a trio of offerings from MSI, Gigabyte and ASUS today that we'll run you through to see which might make a great upgrade option for you.

ASUS Rampage II Extreme X58 Motherboard Review - Ultimate Enthusiast Platform

Motherboard - Nov 14, 2008 | 12:00 PM

ASUS follows up its P6T Deluxe motherboard with the amazing Rampage II Extreme. If you want to see what the epitome of enthusiast platforms looks like then you need to see this offering that includes X-Fi audio, dual BIOS chips and an on-board location for multimeter-based voltage monitoring. Really.

ASUS P6T Deluxe X58 Motherboard Review - Core i7 Processors Welcome

Motherboard - Nov 10, 2008 | 12:00 PM

Our first non-Intel motherboard based around the X58 chipset is on the table today and has a lot to offer anyone considering upgrading to a Core i7 CPU and platform. This is the first motherboard we have seen offering SAS support on-board and the P6T Deluxe also runs the gamut in overclocking features.

ASUS Rampage Formula Intel X48 Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Oct 01, 2008 | 11:00 AM

ASUS has long been on the forefront of stable high performance motherboards. ASUS then stepped it up a notch and released their “Republic of Gamers” series. The branding is supposed to offer up extreme levels of performance and system control. Does the ASUS X48 Rampage Formula fall in line with these ideals, or does it fall short of its lofty goals? Read on to find out…

AMD's 790GX: I'm Down with ACC

Motherboard - Sep 29, 2008 | 10:00 AM

The AMD 790GX chipset is aimed at creating a new enthusiast level of product that should be far more accessible to regular people, both in terms of price and the ability to wring every spare MHz of performance out of the latest generation of AMD processors. While it succeeds in some areas, it is weighed down by some extraneous baggage that may not make it as appealing as AMD hoped to its targeted market.

GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3R Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Aug 22, 2008 | 12:00 PM

GIGABYTE produces several models with the P45 chipset. For this particular review, we will be taking a look at the GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3R (DDR2) version. This is one of GIGABYTE’s mainstream P45 variants. The board is stuffed full of hardware and software features, including their DES (dynamic energy saver) with 6-gears. There's the standard “Ultra Durable 2” moniker, which according to GIGABYTE stands for excellent stability and longevity. Does this board stack up in the current mainstream market? Read on to find out.

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