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Any body heard of this coming soon Mobo, or chip set?

Looks like it's gonna be a monster board! Release price under $230

ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe AMD 790FX ATX Motherboard, supports AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 Multi-core CPUs, ATI CrossFireX, Dual DDR2 1066, w/ PCIe Gigabit LAN

found here: http://directron.com/m3a32mvpdeluxe.html

full specs:

This motherboard supports AMD Socket AM2+ multi-core processors with unique L3 cache and delivers better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It features dual-channel DDR2 1066 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5200MT/s via HyperTransport 3.0 based system bus.

AMD 790FX Chipset is designed to support up to 5200MT/s HyperTransport 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and quad PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics. It is optimized with AMD latest AM2+ and multi-core CPUs to provide excellent system performance and overclocking capabilities.

Features: AMD AM2+/AM2 Platform. Support latest AMD Phenom Quad-Core Processor. Dual-Channel DDR2 1066/800/667/533. 4 x PCIe 2.0 Gfx with ATI CrossFireX support. Precision Tweaker 2. 8+2 Phase Power Design. ASUS Q-Shield.

Specifications: CPU: AMD Socket AM2+ Phenom FX / Phenom X4 / Phenom X2 / Athlon X2 / Sempron. AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology. Chipset: AMD 790FX / SB600. Memory: 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667 / 533, ECC and non-ECC, un-buffered memory. Dual channel memory architecture. Expansion Slots: 4 x PCIe x16 with ATI CrossFireX support, @ dual x16; tripple x16 / x8 / x8; or quad x8 modes. 2 x PCI 2.2. Support PCIe 2.0 / 1.0 Architecture. Storage: Southbridge: 4 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, and 0+1support. 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66. Marvell 6121 and 6111 SATA controller: 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports with RAID 0, and 1 support. 1 x External SATA 3Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go). LAN: Marvel PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2. Audio: ADI AD1988 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC. Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O. IEEE 1394: Agere FW322 supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports. USB: 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel). Special Features: Uses 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors!. ASUS MyLogo 2. Multi-language BIOS. Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x PS/2 Keyboard. 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical). 1 x External SATA. 1 x IEEE1394a. 1 x RJ45 port. 6 x USB 2.0/1.1. 8-Channel Audio I/O. Internal I/O Connectors: 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports. 1 x Floppy disk drive connector. 1 x IDE connector. 1 x COM connector. 6 x SATA connectors. 1 x CPU Fan connector. 2 x Chassis Fan connector. 1 x Power Fan connector. 1 x IEEE1394a connector. Front panel audio connector. 1 x S/PDIF Out Header. Chassis Intrusion connector. CD audio in. 24-pin ATX Power connector. 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector. System Panel. Accessories: ASUS CrossFire Bridge Cable. UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable. FDD cable. SATA cables. SATA power cables. Q-Shield. User's manual. 1 x Multi-function module (IEEE 1394 + USB2.0). 3 in 1 Q-connector. Optional Fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only. Support Disc. Form Factor: ATX Form Factor, 12" x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm).

yea i think it gets released on the 15th with the Phenom processor

After looking at the PCIE layout on that board I think quad PCIE video is like a dream (at least on that board), take a look at it.



If you install a high end card in the first Blue slot you cover the first pci slot, Install the second card in the second blue slot you cover the 2nd black slot, leaving you one pci, and one pcie 16. Stick a sound card in the other pcie, then you got one pci open funs almost over.

I just wonder if this new quad video card idea is going to lead to bigger form factor MOBOS?

Maybe you can fit 4 cards on that board (if you put them on a diet lol), Maybe I'm missing something but after the first two cards, you drop to 16x/8x/8x, then with 4 cards you go 8x all the way. I don't think I'd shell a grand ($1000) for 4 16x cards to run them at 8x.

Methious wrote:Maybe I'm missing something but after the first two cards, you drop to 16x/8x/8x, then with 4 cards you go 8x all the way. I don't think I'd shell a grand ($1000) for 4 16x cards to run them at 8x.

I must be missing something too because I also don't get it!

I've used this board for some time now and AMD Overdrive doesn't work right on it as ASUS doesn't have the right hooks in the BIOS... Also CrossFireX doesn't work with dual-slot cards as the slots aren't arranged right... You can do triple crossfire though... The MSI K9A2 is worth a look if CrossFireX is a possibility.

When the R680 comes out you'll get CrossFireX like performance with two dual-gpu based cards... should be interesting if it is priced right. I just got done playing UT3 on two R680's in CrossFire... I'll post pictures when I can I promise.


oh and the 770, 790X and 790FX chipsets will be released on the 19th, so stay tuned.

Appreciate the info, I was considering that board (in a minor fit of technolust), Been looking at a couple of 590 boards, but I'm probably going to wait for the new chip sets , since they support my current CPU it might be a wise investment planning on the new Phenom (though the 129 second benchmark I saw was rather disappointing)

Thanks Apoptosis

Methious wrote:Appreciate the info, I was considering that board (in a minor fit of technolust), Been looking at a couple of 590 boards, but I'm probably going to wait for the new chip sets , since they support my current CPU it might be a wise investment planning on the new Phenom (though the 129 second benchmark I saw was rather disappointing)

Thanks Apoptosis

Wait till you see our Phenom numbers here next week, before you buy or do anything.

Will do, not planning on making a move til mid December, it's easier to justify with the better half around Christmas.