Epox MF570 SLI

[JuanFlaiter]

This is Epox´s mid range AMD AM2 SLI solution.

First Look

Box: Yet another Epox motherboard box.
http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/7.jpg

Bundle: A pair or two of extra SATA cables would have been nice.
http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/8.jpg

Layout seems ok, nothing too fancy. The memory slots seem just too close to the CPU socket, at least some space between slots would also helped, to keep a nice airflow between them.

3 PCI, 2 PCI-e 16x/8x, 2 PCI-e 1x, 6 SATA2 (MCP55), 2 SATA2 (JMicron JMB363)
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Onboard debug LED and reset/power botons. Candy for overclockers and reviewers.
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SPDIF, Coaxial, PS/2, dual GBE.
http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/5.jpg

No UV no Fun?
http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/10.jpg

BIOS

http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/bootlogo.jpg

http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/bootbios.jpg

http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/advanced.jpg

http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/timings.jpg
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http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/oc.jpg

http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/cpuvolt.jpg

http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/temps2.jpg

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Test Platform

Hardware
* AMD Athlon64 X2 4000+ AM2
* AMD Athlon64 X2 4600+ AM2 (Overclock)
* Corsair XMS2-8500 DDR2 2x512Mb
* Epox MF570SLI
* Asus M2N32-SLI
* GeForce 7800GTX
* Western Digital Caviar 80Gb
* Antec TrueControl 2.0

Software

* Windows XP Pro SP2
* NVIDIA Forceware 84.21
* nForce MC55 - Cinebench
* 3DMark03
* 3DMark05
* 3DMark06
* SuperPi mod 1.4
* Sciencemark 2.0
* Quake 4 1.05 SMP
* The Elders Scrolls IV: Oblivion
* Battlefield 2

System Benchmarks

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Graphic Benchmarks

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http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/oblivion.JPG

Overclocking

4000+ stock cooling
http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/sp2m3ok.jpg

4600+ stock cooling
http://www.chilehardware.com/modules/hardware_reviews/h_r_images/20060701/2m5fb.jpg


Conclusion

Really nice board, although no legacy ports. A couple of extra SATA cables would have done the trick. The BIOS temperature sensors are not calibrated. But overall is a really nice board, plenty of RAM timings, nice price tag and performs like high end boards, at least in single card configurations.

[NickS]

Very very nice review man. Overall looking very good! :D

I like the colors too, on the board, and the way they include little mosfet sinks is neat too :).

[K404]

I love Epox boards :) Always have. Thanks for the review Juan :D

[FLMJIGGY]

Is 2.2 max Vdimm voltage? Nice review.

[metro.cl]

2.5v is max for vdimm

[Asky]

Nice Review :)
Looks like a good board.