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MSi 880GMA-E45
$125.00
Released May, 2010
The Pros:Future proof - supports SATA 6Gbps and USB3.0. Supports 6 core CPUs and SLI - allows for powerful system builds. Good overclocking support - lots of options for system tweakers.
The Cons:Unreliable BIOS updates from the manufacturer - reported issues after upgrading. Lacks digital audio out - not a great choice for HTPC builds. Lacks additional connectivity options such as FireWire and eSATA.
The MSi 880GM-E45 is a budget-friendly M-ATX motherboard with an AM3 socket geared for a Phenom II or Athlon II CPU. As the flagship unit in the 880GM series, the E45 is the only one to incorporate SATA 6G and USB 3.0, though it trades in its immediate predecessor’s (E43) support for SATA-II and eSATA.
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Featured also are six audio jacks, dual-channel DDR3 RAM, and Gigabit LAN. Critics appreciate the value-adding features incorporated, but dislike the lack of FireWire—especially since competitor models are available with the same functionality IN ADDITION TO FireWire. Keep in mind however that the motherboard supports 7.1-channel playback and easy, non-technical overclocking with OC Genie.
Features
- M-ATX Motherboard
- AM3 Socket
- Geared for Phenom II CPU
- All Supports Athlon II
- AMD 880G+SB710 Chipset
- DDR3 Memory Only (Dual Channel)
- Four DIMM Slots (16GB Max)
- PCI-Ex16 x1
- PCI-E Gen2 (1x16)
- PCI-Ex1 x2
- PCI x1
- IDE x1
- SATA-III x6
- RAID 0/1/5/10
- 10/100/1000 LAN
- 6 Audio Ports
- USB 3.0 x1
- USB 2.0 x2
- VGA x1
- HDMI x1
- DirectX 10.1
- Active Phase Switching
- Auto OC Genie
- Unlock CPU Core
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future proof - supports SATA 6Gbps and USB3.0
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supports 6 core CPUs and SLI - allows for powerful system builds
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good overclocking support - lots of options for system tweakers
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build quality - feels durable, not flimsy
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unreliable BIOS updates from the manufacturer - reported issues after upgrading
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lacks digital audio out - not a great choice for HTPC builds
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lacks additional connectivity options such as FireWire and eSATA
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