Gigabyte launches AMD AM3 'Dragon' motherboard

By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 23:42 IST   |    1 Comments
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Mumbai: Gigabyte, a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards has launched GA-MA790FXT-UD5P, their first AMD 'Dragon Platform' qualified motherboard with next generation AMD AM3 Phenom II processors support. Sportting the new AMD AM3 socket, the Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P allows users to elevate their rig beyond the standard limits with support for support the highest performing ever 45nm AMD Phenom II processors featuring HyperTransport 3.0 and integrated DDR3 memory controller. The first motherboard to provide DDR3 memory support for the AMD platform, the Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P is able to reach memory speeds up to 1666+MHz (OC) for blazing fast memory access for today's applications and games with greater energy efficiency. Built with top-notch high performance engineering, the new motherboard features the highest quality 8+2 CPU VRM power phase design, able to handle the power demands from 140W CPUs with ease. Equipped with the AMD 790FX North Bridge, the GA-MA790FXT-UD5P offers Dual x16 PCI-E 2.0 graphics interfaces to deliver up the latest ATI CrossFireX support for the ultimate gaming platform. Plugging in dual graphics cards also enables support for up to 4 monitors, ideal for users wanting to boost their productivity by maximizing their multitasking capabilities. Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P also delivers AMD OverDrive support, allowing high-end users the ability to fully customize and monitor the performance and settings of their system. In addition, high-end performance junkies will love the latest EC AOD-ACC Embedded Controller, which allows AMD Phenom II Black Edition CPUs to be over-clocked using the AMD OverDrive utility further than was previously possible.