MSI P35 Platinum @ Hot Hardware
“We’re writing to let you all know that we have just posted a new article at HotHardware.com in which we evaluate the features and performance of MSI’s P35 Platinum Combo motherboard. As its name implies, this board is based on the P35 chipset for the Intel platform. But what makes it interesting is its somewhat unique ability to work with both DDR3 and DDR2 memory types and its funky “Circu-Pipe” cooling apparatus.”
Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 @ OC Club
“The Gigabyte X38-DQ6 performed pretty well overall. While the performance it put out in the benchmarks were very comparable to the P965 board it was tested against, it still had a lot more room ahead if it had been paired with a better CPU and GPU. It also allows the user to have a second video card in Crossfire, which would boost performance up a lot.”
Foxconn X38A Digital Life @ Bjorn3D
“Take for example the new DDR3 standard. Right now DDR2 is so inexpensive you can get 4GB for under $100 USD and that is just an awesome price. But DDR2 days are numbered and DDR3 is so expensive right now it just doesn’t make much sense. What is an enthusiast to do? Thankfully Foxconn has a solution. They have taken Intel’s X38 high-end chipset and installed it on a board capable of supporting DDR2 or DDR3.”
ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP @ FutureLooks
“That’s right, we’re checking out the M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP motherboard from Asus. This flagship motherboard from the well known manufacturer was upon release the first to use AMD’s newest chipset. This means full Phenom support, in addition to the slew of features and functions Asus adds to its top shelf motherboards. Here’s a quick run down of this motherboard’s features.”
Gigabyte X48-DQ6 @ PC Per
“The Gigabyte X48-DQ6 is a great performing motherboard and the X48 chipset again proves that Intel knows how to design a product for their CPUs. The motherboard implements the DDR2 memory controller rather than the DDR3 one that the X48 offers and while that may limit the memory performance in its most basic functions, the benefits of being able to get much more memory (4GB vs 2GB) at faster speeds for less money should make up for it.”
AMD 790FX Vs NVIDIA 780a @ TweakTown
“Now that AMD has a new CPU, what about the platform itself? Well, thanks to the acquisition of ATI graphics, who has managed to make some rather interesting chipsets in their short span into the motherboard chipset market, AMD now has the ability to produce its own chipsets for its CPUs at mass, rather than relying on third party chipset manufacturers. AMD already has three new chipset families with multiple platforms under each of the families in its 7 series chipsets.”
ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP @ Think Computers
“ASUS is one of the most well-known motherboard manufacturers. Its boards are known for consistent stability and awesome features, as well as excellent design. ThinkComputers reviewed the M3A32-MVP Deluxe/Wifi, a top-shelf, Crossfire-capable motherboard using the AMD 790X chipset and an on-board wireless module. This writer’s first motherboard review, I load this board with everything I could throw at it: a top of the line power supply and graphics card, oodles of RAM, and three operating systems.”
ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI @ Techware Labs
“Nitro brings you a look at the new Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard packed with lots of features. We test this new motherboard as a gaming platform as well as demonstrate the features common to the 780G platform. Does the Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI provide you with a good gaming experience in a small package? Read our review to find out.”
ASUS Striker II Extreme @ T-Break
“Last week we have reviewed a motherboard based on the Intels latest chipset for enthusiasts, X48. Nvidia closely monitored the launch of Intels new chipset and decided to take on it with its own high-end chipset for Intelss processors, nForce 790i Ultra SLI. New chipset brings support for DDR3 memory, 3-Way SLI, 1600FSB and all 45nm Penryn-based processors.”
ASUS Striker II NSE @ Think Computers
“A couple of months ago, I read a post in a forum that stated: “with an Intel processor you should use an Intel chipset”, and have seen something similar nearly every day since, including today. I guess that I agreed with it, subconsciously if nothing else. Such was the distance that I had strayed from my roots in such a short time.”