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ASUS M3A78-T AMD Motherboard


Author:  Matthew Homan
Date:  2008.08.26
Topic:  Motherboards
Provider:  AMD
Manufacturer:  Asus






ASUS M3A78-T AMD Motherboard

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Introduction:

Recently Asus released their Asus M3A78-T motherboard. It uses AMD's new chipset the 790GX. The AMD 790GX Chipset is very similar to Intel's G35, as it offers an integrated graphics solution. The GPU of choice for the 790GX was the ATI Radeon 3300. As it might not be considered a gaming platform, but can easily withstand all home and office use/abuse and light 3D applications.

The new Asus M3A78-T is a full ATX motherboard, with plenty of extra features, and could easily be considered for a home entertainment PCs as well. It provides support for all AM2 and AM2+ processors, including the latest from AMD's Phenom line. Like almost all other AMD platforms the memory standard is maxed at 1066, but still works with 800, 677, and 533. With the 790GX integrated graphics solution, adding an additional graphics card will allow the system to work in what is known as Hybrid Crossfire. Providing an enhanced video performance. Comes with full HD (1080P) support, allowing flawless playback from you Blu-ray or HD DVD's. Additionally it has Multi-Display Support, providing HDMI, DVI, and RGB outputs.

Asus m3a78specs

 



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