Asus M3N-HD/HDMI

The ASUS M3N-HD/HDMI motherboard is built on the AMD AM2+/AM2 platform and comes with support for the AMD Phenom Quad Core processor. It supports DDR2 1066 dual channel to provide capacity for increased memory data transfer rate and processing efficiency. The combination allows for an accellerated data transfer rate of 5000MT's through the Hybrid transport 3.0 system bus. The HDMI interface and bundled HDMI/DVI conversion adaption allows flexibility to support both formats, in addition to analogue d-sub. Fast boot time and instant access to the internet without a Windows system installation are added features.

Asus M3N-HD/HDMI
MSRP $170.00
Release date September, 2008
Brand Asus
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passively cooled
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uses quality components that will be stable and allow for a long life (all solid state capacitors)
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support for DDR2 1066MHz
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good, albeit odd connector placement - does not obstruct video card area
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Supports AM3 CPU
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includes a capable onboard graphics chip if you need to troubleshoot a graphics card, utilize less electricity or don't want to buy a card right away
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potential cooling issues? - very little cooling on a more advanced chipset
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Only supports 125W or less AM3 or AM2 CPU
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somewhat expensive for an AMD motherboard, despite being a higher end model
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limited upgradability (is not an AM3 board: no DDR3, no future hyper transport revision etc...)
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poor placement of board power connections may obstruct airflow to/from the CPU
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Features

  • Memory - 4 x DIMM, Maximum 8 GB, DDR2 1066/800/667 ECC
  • 2 x PCI-e slots (x16, or x8 dual)
  • Integrated NDVIDIA GeForce 8 Series GPU
  • Hybrid SLI Support (For Windows Vista Only)
  • 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 mid board, 6 back panel)
  • ASUS Express Gate Lite, includes web browser, file downloading and uploading features
  • ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS AI Gear 2, ASUS AI Nap and ASUS Q-Fan 2
  • ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS Noise Filter
  • ASUS EX DYI, includes the ASUS Q-Connector, Q-Sheild, OC PRofile and EZ Flash 2
  • Comes with the Ulta DMA cable, FDD cable, SATA cables and user manual
  • Also includes 1 USB module, 1 HDMI to DVI Convertor, 1 SLI bridge and a 3 in 1 Q-connector

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This report was started October 21, 2008 at 12:16 am by vsaxena911
with the last edit occurring December 9, 2008 at 1:07 am by Yale
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1.  avatar denogorgan said:

Who ever wrote this is smoking crack !!!! "poor placement of board power connections may obstruct airflow to/from the CPU"

Where exactly would you put the main power connector ?

 

And this "limited upgradability (is not an AM3 board: no DDR3, no future hyper transport revision etc...)"

It is AM3 compatible just not fully compatible won't run high end CPU's in AM3 or even AM2 not enough wattage. DDR3 no AMD AM2+ boards have DDR3 yet and this is an older design. I think your Intel fanboyness is showing through. Maybe you should actually check your facts before posting stuff in here people might confuse your ego sproutin misinformation for fact.

Dec 09, 2008 12:28am
2.  avatar Yale said:

I wrote that. I am through and through an AMD fan.

First - your main issue: the power connection placement *is* poor, take your pick buddy, you're simply wrong. There is a reason they place these on the edges. Not a huge deal, but most people like a nice layout for good unobstructed airflow (especially with a $170 board).

Secondly - My point is simple: it's a $170 investment into a dead end. AM3 is here in a couple months, and investment in this won't get you very far.

Yale
Dec 09, 2008 1:06am
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Pros

  • passively cooled
  • uses quality components that will be stable and allow for a long life (all solid state capacitors)
  • support for DDR2 1066MHz
  • good, albeit odd connector placement - does not obstruct video card area
  • Supports AM3 CPU

Cons

  • potential cooling issues? - very little cooling on a more advanced chipset
  • Only supports 125W or less AM3 or AM2 CPU

Comments

"

Who ever wrote this is smoking crack !!!! "poor placement of board power connections may obstruct airflow to/from the CPU"

Where exactly would you put the main power connector ?

 

And this "limited upgradability (is not an AM3 board: no DDR3, no future hyper transport revision etc...)"

It is AM3 compatible just not fully compatible won't run high end CPU's in AM3 or even AM2 not enough wattage. DDR3 no AMD AM2+ boards have DDR3 yet and this is an older design. I think your Intel fanboyness is showing through. Maybe you should actually check your facts before posting stuff in here people might confuse your ego sproutin misinformation for fact.

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Yale

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December 9, 2008
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6 pros
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Pros

  • passively cooled
  • uses quality components that will be stable and allow for a long life (all solid state capacitors)
  • support for DDR2 1066MHz
  • good, albeit odd connector placement - does not obstruct video card area
  • Supports AM3 CPU
  • includes a capable onboard graphics chip if you need to troubleshoot a graphics card, utilize less electricity or don't want to buy a card right away

Cons

  • potential cooling issues? - very little cooling on a more advanced chipset
  • Only supports 125W or less AM3 or AM2 CPU
  • somewhat expensive for an AMD motherboard, despite being a higher end model
  • limited upgradability (is not an AM3 board: no DDR3, no future hyper transport revision etc...)
  • poor placement of board power connections may obstruct airflow to/from the CPU

Comments

"I wrote that. I am through and through an AMD fan.

First - your main issue: the power connection placement *is* poor, take your pick buddy, you're simply wrong. There is a reason they place these on the edges. Not a huge deal, but most people like a nice layout for good unobstructed airflow (especially with a $170 board).

Secondly - My point is simple: it's a $170 investment into a dead end. AM3 is here in a couple months, and investment in this won't get you very far.

Yale"
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