Gigabyte MA790FX DQ6

[Lightman]

amd overdrive ver 2.10 http://rapidshare.com/files/69180580/AOD210.msi.html

My heroe!

[LinusTech]

I spent about 45 mins looking for a new version of that last night. The one on the MSI site doesn't support the CPU I'm using.

[su35bm]

I built a rig for my dad he wanted quad core system in the summer and Q6600 was only reasonable priced one at the time but ive had issues with Mobo such a 680I chipsets.. not impressed with C2D!! performence is good though but i think Amd will come up trumps... currently Amd platforms are seen as much more reliable and stable! might not have best performence but what about if Amd then increases its performence with Quad chips... its now comming to light so Amd will have best of both worlds Stabilty with great performence... Intel might have lead in performence but stabilty well no comment


If your An Asus fan like me you want to preorder this baby

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=5&subcat=808

Deffinetly a nice board but somewhat expensive (I don't want to spend more than 200E per component even though I've got an unlimited budget.I know it sounds strange but it's standard price policy for me).Also I think it;s got some layout issues (if you look closer you'll notice that the last 2 pcie slots are to close .Of course this is important only if you want quadfire but that's exactly what I have in mind) and I don't like the built in ramsinks.I mean how am I supposed to use any decent ram modules that have ramsinks without voiding the warranty.However I might as well wait for the reviews and see what will happen by then or I migt pull the trigger and buy the gigabyte , but the placement of the pcie slots at this board is awfull .It's an actual heat trap tha could turn out to be a "death" trap for the 4 3850 512mb I'm planing to buy.

[generics_user]

I spent about 45 mins looking for a new version of that last night. The one on the MSI site doesn't support the CPU I'm using.

stop teasing us with the i want to have it cpu

[S1nn3r]

Well well well, I just so happened to be looking on Scan yesterday when i Noticed the board was back in stock

So i went ahead and ordered this -

Lian Li PC A05B
Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6
AMD AM2 Athlon 64 5000+ Black
Corsair HX620
Zalman CNPS9700
2x 120mm Scythe S-FLEX 1200RPM
Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan

Gonna stick with my trusty x1900XT for now and wait for 3850 to show up video wise. Anything not on the list is being recycled from my existing build or my pile of bits in the corner of my room(X-Fi,Optical,HD,Mushkin Low Latancy 2GB DDR2 Kit)

[mad_skills]

Everything is nice , but why Zalman?
It's too overpriced.

[S1nn3r]

Everything is nice , but why Zalman?
It's too overpriced.

My current rig uses Zalman coolers on the GPU and CPU and Scythe fans in the case so im basicly sticking to what I know works well as far as cooling goes.

[Dream308]

Ill be sure to get this baby along with a phenom.. good thing I dont have to spend $$$$ for the intel and still be in the same ballpark.

[quake6]

One question for quadfire.Will it work with 4x1950pro or just with newer one?

[LIKMARK]

only hd38xx's supports CrossfireX

[quake6]

o man... I have 4 1950pro and I just wanted to try it in quadfire

[mad_skills]

My current rig uses Zalman coolers on the GPU and CPU and Scythe fans in the case so im basicly sticking to what I know works well as far as cooling goes.

Ok, no argue with that, but you could have had Tuniq Tower 120 or Ultra120 eXtreme for something as 10$ more than that 9700, and they perform significantly better.
But if you are after aesthetics then i agree, Zalmans are pretty.

[Lightman]

Well well well, I just so happened to be looking on Scan yesterday when i Noticed the board was back in stock

So i went ahead and ordered this -

Lian Li PC A05B
Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6
AMD AM2 Athlon 64 5000+ Black
Corsair HX620
Zalman CNPS9700
2x 120mm Scythe S-FLEX 1200RPM
Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan

Gonna stick with my trusty x1900XT for now and wait for 3850 to show up video wise. Anything not on the list is being recycled from my existing build or my pile of bits in the corner of my room(X-Fi,Optical,HD,Mushkin Low Latancy 2GB DDR2 Kit)

Finally you will join our exclusive club

I must say you have good taste for hardware. I especially like Corsair HX PSU and case...

When you're getting parts?

[Start]

430 FSB is yummy. Remember the last board I had was the Neo 2 Platinum could do 340 Mhz and that board was awesome

[Psycho_eddie]

would expect far more then 430FSB... my Crosshair 590SLI does 400fsbx8 with reasonable stabilty!

Havnt really seen much amazment with this bord yet

[Lightman]

would expect far more then 430FSB... my Crosshair 590SLI does 400fsbx8 with reasonable stabilty!

Havnt really seen much amazment with this bord yet

I wasn't testing max HTT reference clock but max HTT with 5x multi!!

Can your Crosshair do 2150MHz HTT???

Besides, this wasn't max motherboard can do, simply my CPU cant do 450x8 stable enought not to mention 500x8...

[S1nn3r]

Ok, no argue with that, but you could have had Tuniq Tower 120 or Ultra120 eXtreme for something as 10$ more than that 9700, and they perform significantly better.
But if you are after aesthetics then i agree, Zalmans are pretty.

I prefer the Zalmans mainly because i find the "built in" fan on the cooler reduces the chance of any werid resonance/vibrations happening that i am very sensitive to VS a cooler with a fan mounted onto it. Also the Zalmans even cranked to max RPM have a non intrusive "windy" fan noise. So yes its all about the Noise with the Zalmans .. though of corse they do look nice and are very well built as well

[mAJORD]

All greased up and no Phenom to shove in there!




Can't finish the topside insulation yet, I need to be able to fit the bracket still as I want to play with air first, as we all will I guess

[LIKMARK]

Looking forward for som chilled water action from you mAJORD! Crossing my fingers for Phenom to fly under water!

[Lightman]

All greased up and no Phenom to shove in there!




Can't finish the topside insulation yet, I need to be able to fit the bracket still as I want to play with air first, as we all will I guess

WOW! mAJORD is this pernament paint or removable? Looks horrible I wouldn't let you paint my house

Seriously tho I can't wait for Phenom in that socket

[akaBruno]

Waiting for Phenom is akin to watching paint dry. heheheh

[S1nn3r]

Little update to say I Just ordered a HD3870, the icing on my hopefully yummy DAMMIT cake

Will prehaps delay the build till i get the 3870,as the case and the rest of the stuff will(hopefully) arrive tomorrow but the 3870 will be monday/tuesday. Or I may not ... dont know yet heh.

[akaBruno]

Just come close. THat's all I ask.

[mAJORD]

Lightman, it peels off easily. Liquid electrical tape

[VVJ]

Does any body know, what is the latest BIOS version for GA-MA790FX DQ6? I have F2i version dated with November 6, 2007.