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Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Review - PAGE 1
Carl Poirier - Monday, August 10th, 2009 Like ShareFinally, I get to play with the Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P, after taking a look at the MA790XT-UD4P and the MA790FXT-UD5P, the two higher end AM3 boards from the same manufacturer. Also based on the 7-series chipset without an integrated graphics processing unit, this affordable board is also compatible with the latest processors from AMD and, compared to many other boards in its price range, works with DDR3 memory.
Looking at all the stuff on the market today, building a decent gaming rig has got really cheap, and the inexpensive MA770T-UD3P might just be another step in the right direction. Can it manage to play the latest games when combined with an affordable Phenom II such as the X2 550 Black Edition? That is what I will investigate in this article.
Alternatively, are we at least getting the most important features normally present on a motherboard? Let's see. At the time I am writing this article, it sells for a mere $79.99 on Newegg.com, whereas some AM3 boards reach the $200 mark.
Specifications:
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| Hyper Transport Bus |
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| Chipset |
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| Memory |
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| Audio |
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| LAN |
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| Expansion Slots |
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| Storage Interface | South Bridge:
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| IEEE 1394 | T.I. TSB43AB23 chip
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| USB | Integrated in the South Bridge
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| Internal I/O Connectors |
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| Back Panel Connectors |
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| I/O Controller |
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| H/W Monitoring | System voltage detection
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| BIOS |
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| Unique Features |
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| Bundle Software |
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| Operating System |
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| Form Factor |
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| Note | (Note 1) We recommend that you enhance heat dissipation for the CPU VRM area if an AMD Black Edition CPU is installed and the Advanced Clock Calibration is enabled. (Note 2) Due to Windows® XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory. (Note 4) Whether the CPU/ system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/ system cooler you installed. (Note 5) Available functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. |
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Specifications are courtesy of Gigabyte at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Spec.aspx?ClassValue=Motherboard&ProductID=3096&ProductName=GA-MA770T-UD3P
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