790GX built-in DDR3 128MB - GIGABYTE MA790GP DS4H OC report

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Currently, the most hot topic in AMD platform is the new mid-end chipset 790GX+SB750.
790GX built-in HD3300 GPU which is more performance than HD3200 in 780G.
I believe this chipset combines with AMD dual/triple/quad core CPU can bring the higher C/P value.

Unlike 790FX has the advantage of CorssFire X16+X16, 790GX is positioned in mid-end.
It only supports X8+X8 CrossFire. However, the new SB750 and GUP HD3300, 790GX is still a great choice for end users.

This time I get is GIGABYTE MA790GP DS4H.
After 790GX launched, 3 tier one manufacturers all announced their 790GX products.
The price is around 160USD. As the price gap is small, the components, spec. and OC ability are the key factors.

Package


Accessory


GIGABYTE MA790GP DS4H




Left-Lower Corner
2 X PCI-E X16(CorssFiieX works as X8+X8)
3 X PCI-E X1
2 X PCI
1 X Floppy
LAN Chip Realtek 8111C, Audio Realtek ALC889A, 7.1cahnnels support HD Audio



Right-Lower Corner
6 X SATAII(SB750)
1 X LPT
Dual BIOS


Right-Upper Corner
4 X DIMM DDRII, support 533/667/800, and 1066 Phenom
1 X IDE
24PIN power in


Left-Upper Corner
4+1 phase PWM for CPU which supports 140W Phenom CPU


IO Interface
4 X USB 2.0
1 X 1394
1 X S/PDIF fiber output
HD3300 has 3 output interfaces : D-SUB/DVI/HDMI


MA790GP DS4H heatpipe thermal module