Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4

The GA-MA790X-DS4 is a gamer-class ATX motherboard from Gigabyte.  It supports the dual-PCI-E CrossfireX-supported technology that is the hallmark of AMD's 790X chipset, as well as a host of BIOS applications that simplify installation and troubleshooting hardware.  The GA-MA790X-DS4 comes bundled with Norton Internet Security.  For further information, please see the AMD 790X Chipset report.

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Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4
MSRP $219.99
Release date November, 2007
Brand Gigabyte
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4 reviews
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affordable price - has dropped significantly
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140W CPU support - for the latest and most powerful AMD CPUs
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CrossfireX Capable - for dual graphics card gaming systems
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includes digital optical/coaxial audio output
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includes everything required for a fast, current home computer
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uses only the highest quality solid state capacitors
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ll the bells and whistles 1394 connectors usb but only 4 sata connectors
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most consumers can get a cheaper board and not see any difference in performance
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not as full featured as similarly priced Intel platform boards
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north bridge chip runs at 85c/ 180 f much to hot to run reliably in my opinion ,only 4 sata connectors
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intel boards similar chipsets are more expensive platfoms
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Features

  • Northbridge:  790X
  • Southbridge:  SB600
  • Socket:  AM2+ (Athlon, Phenom, Sempron)
  • CrossfireX Capable, using 1 PCI-Ex16 and 1 PCI-Ex8
  • 3x1 PCI-E slots, 2 PCI slots
  • RAM:  DDR2 1066 SDRAM
  • 10 USB, 4 SATA-2 connections
  • 3 Firewire Ports
  • Hyper-Transport 3.0 Technology
  • Energy Efficient
  • Size:  30.5cm x 22.4cm

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Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4

• Gigabyte GA-MA790X-DS4 AMD 790X D-DDR2 D-PCI-E SATA 3Gb s Raid IEEE1394 Audio Motherboard

• GA-MA790X-DS4 Motherboard

UPC: 818313004635

EAN: 818313004635

MPN: GA-MA790X-DS4

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Yale

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December 1, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
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6 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • affordable price - has dropped significantly
  • 140W CPU support - for the latest and most powerful AMD CPUs
  • CrossfireX Capable - for dual graphics card gaming systems
  • includes digital optical/coaxial audio output
  • includes everything required for a fast, current home computer
  • uses only the highest quality solid state capacitors

Cons

  • most consumers can get a cheaper board and not see any difference in performance
  • not as full featured as similarly priced Intel platform boards

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Elliot Armstrong

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May 7, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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7 pros
0 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • affordable price - has dropped significantly
  • 140W CPU support - for the latest and most powerful AMD CPUs
  • CrossfireX Capable - for dual graphics card gaming systems
  • includes digital optical/coaxial audio output
  • includes everything required for a fast, current home computer
  • uses only the highest quality solid state capacitors
  • ll the bells and whistles 1394 connectors usb but only 4 sata connectors

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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rjh51243

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March 5, 2009
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25
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1 pro
3 cons
have ithave it
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • ll the bells and whistles 1394 connectors usb but only 4 sata connectors

Cons

  • most consumers can get a cheaper board and not see any difference in performance
  • north bridge chip runs at 85c/ 180 f much to hot to run reliably in my opinion ,only 4 sata connectors
  • intel boards similar chipsets are more expensive platfoms

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Crashorgasm

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August 17, 2009
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0 pros
2 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • most consumers can get a cheaper board and not see any difference in performance
  • not as full featured as similarly priced Intel platform boards

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