@ motherboards.orgAMD's launch of the AM3 platform is an interesting one from many angles. For the new computer owner the move to DDR3 memory is pretty clear as fewer and fewer motherboards with DDR2 memory support are hitting the market today compared to a year or two ago. DDR3 memory on the AMD platform requires AM3 CPUs. The extra memory resulted in increased performance in 3DMark Vantage and 06 over a slower AMD Phenom II X4 940 using DDR2 memory. MSI has put together a solid package in the form of the MSI 790GX-G65 motherboard, with good features, excellent bundle and very decent overclocking the MSI board is an easy choice over some of the other 790GX boards with support for DDR3.
Monday Web Reviews:
HARDWARE
HDD Upgrade Time: Acard ANS-9010 vs Gigabyte I-RAM vs SSD @ Madshrimps
Patriot Xporter Magnum USB Flash Drive @ Rbmods
iBuyPower Gamer Paladin F970 System @ HotHardware.com
GMC X7 X-Station Gaming Case Review @ OCModShop
Peripherals
Hiper Slim Aluminum USB/PS2 Keyboard Review @ Tweaknews
Thrustmaster Run-N-Drive PC/PS3 Wireless Gamepad @ BmR
Software
ATI Catalyst 9.4 Vista Driver Analysis
Electronics
Samsung SC-MX20 Digital Memory Camcorder Review at CCE Reviews
Games
Guitar Hero: Metallica Review @ OCModShop
Codename: Panzers Cold War - PC Review
Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (PC) Review @ OCModShop