New Chipset, Full Feature
Following in the series introduce the AMD 800 chipset, motherboard manufacturers immediately responded by releasing products based on these chipsets. One is Gigabyte, which sent the motherboard UD3H 890GPA to the Hardview office. This motherboard uses the AMD 890GX Northbridge, 785G series router is also equipped with on-board graphics card Radeon HD 42xx based sideport added memory. Both chipsets are actually quite similar, including in terms of performance, as indicated by test results Hardview. Through the BIOS update, motherboard chipset AMD 700 series also supports 6-core processors that AMD will soon emerge. However, the AMD 890GX chipset is still better overall. On-board graphics card Radeon HD 4290’s 890GX for example, more powerful than the HD 4200 in 785G.

The most interesting part of the motherboard is located on the Southbridge. AMD include native support for SATA-3 6Gbps in Southbridge chip SB850. Funny thing is, Gigabyte added a SATA-2 controller chips to increase port number of SATA so there are 6 SATA-3 ports plus 2 SATA-2 ports. Besides, Gigabyte also adds USB 3.0 support through NEC chip implanted on the processor socket. So the motherboard is ready to adopt a future feature, future proof, although its performance is not much different from the previous generation chipset.

Conclusion
AMD 890GX chipset motherboard uses the latest hardware support is ready to anticipate technological developments.

Specifications
Product by: GIGABYTE
Info: www.gigabyte.com.tw

H57 Office versions
After H55, H57 Intel chipsets for re-issue processors LGA 1156 platform (Core i3/5/7). The second difference lies in the chipset with Intel Rapid RAID Storage Technology at H57, in addition to the number of USB ports and PCI-Express lane for more than H55. Then there is a Q57 that no other “office” version of the H57. Hardview receive samples of this motherboard with Intel’s Q57 chipset: Desktop Board DQ57TM. Predicate “office version” of Q57 shows that this chipset has the implementation of a better remote access to enable system administrators in the offices to monitor the computer in question. In addition, there is also Intel Trusted Execution Technology to increase the security level of data. RAID capability, and the number of lane PCI-Express and USB ports maintained more so this motherboard is also quite interesting for home users.

Unfortunately, the problems of PCI-Express x16 slots that are too close to the memory slots are also found on the Desktop Board DQ57TM. As a result, when trying to remove the memory modules, graphics card you have rather large and should remove the graphics card first. Beyond that, the motherboard is pretty good quality. One thing is a little unique, in the rear you can find two types of DVI outputs: DVI-D (digital) and DVI-I (analog and digital). Of course, a converter DVI to D-SUB (VGA) also included in the package.

Conclusion
Motherboard office with additional features for ease of monitoring and maintaining data security. Attractive option for use at home as well.

Specifications
Product by: Intel
Info: www.intel.com

Carrying Hybrid Silent-Pipe 2
The presence of the latest Intel P55 chipset seems to make echoes Intel X58 chipset to be reduced. However, upper-class chipsets began to resonate more with the launch of the Intel processor with six cores are indeed present in this platform first. GIGABYTE has released one not to miss class on their motherboard X58A-UD7. This motherboard looks so crowded with a variety of components used. One component that takes place is a large enough heatsink. This large heatsink covering the Northbridge area, southbridge and mosfet. In parts of Northbridge, GIGABYTE provides two holes for cooling using a liquid cooling solution. GIGABYTE also includes an external heatsink to be mounted on the northbridge heatsink. GIGABYTE named the “Hybrid Silent-Pipe 2″ for such cooling solution.

Meanwhile, GIGABYTE also provides additional features in it such as USB 3.0, SATA 6 Gbps, 3x USB Power, 24 phase-power processors, the Ultra Durable 3, the Dynamic Energy Saver, and others. In addition, the SMART feature unique GIGABYTE 6 is also present in order to maximize the use of this motherboard. The motherboard for this class was able to offer performance equivalent to the class. Gaming and application performance pertained satisfactory. If not satisfied with the performance with a gaming graphics cards, GIGABYTE features include 3-way SLI and CrossfireX.

Conclusion
High performance with features abundant indeed be one characteristic of GIGABYTE and it was successfully realized in this motherboard.

Specifications
Product by: GIGABYTE
Info: www.gigabyte.com.tw

Petite with Wi-Fi
ZOTAC re-release socket variants of Intel’s LGA775 motherboard they are using the NVIDIA nForce chipset. Hardview.net quite surprised to see the size of this motherboard is so small. Is this a motherboard?

If most motherboards use a form factor micro-ATX and ATX motherboard is a form factor Mini-ITX. With this form factor, you can put on a small computer case and turn it into a HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer). Plus this motherboard has an onboard graphics card NVIDIA GeForce 9300 that supports PureVideo HD technology. With this technology, high image resolution movies will accelerated by the graphics card rather than by the processor. The presence HDMI connector also makes it easy to connect to LCD TV.

Even though the size of the motherboard only 6.7 x6, 7 inches, mounted components fairly complete. At the top, you will find two SATA II ports and PCI Express x16. Meanwhile, on the rear panel, there are as many as 6 USB 2.0 fruit, LAN, e-SATA, audio output, DVI-D connector, VGA, HDMI, and optical. Do not miss the added value of this motherboard is the inclusion of Wi-Fi module in the sales package.

Size was small, but this motherboard’s performance should not be underestimated. This can be seen on the SYSmark 2007 score of 164, which includes a good score. In addition, even if it means lowering the quality settings on the conditions of low, can still play the game comfortably.

Conclusion
Small size did not make this motherboard performance contracting. Wi-Fi module into an interesting additional feature in this variant.

Specifications
Product by: ZOTAC
Info: www.zotac.com

PCI-Express abundant
The presence of AMD SB750 Southbridge chipset seems to make the producers to bring other variants AMD motherboard. MSI motherboard with the 790FX-GD70 comes with combining AMD 790FX Northbridge chipset and the AMD SB750 Southbridge chipset. Hardview have the opportunity to try the motherboard that is for the AMD socket AM3 processors this.

When viewing this motherboard expansion slot, Hardview with the number of PCI-Express x16 slot for four. This means that marks this motherboard ready for Quad-CrossFire configuration with four ATI graphics card. When using the Quad CrossFire, the configuration speed of each PCI-Express slots will be x8/x8/x8/x8.

Featured abundant also not forget in this motherboard, such as Dr-MOS, XpressCool, RapidBoost, Active Phase Switching. On the right there is a power button, reset, clear CMOS, Green Power and OC Dial. OC Dial button is the button that allows users to overclocking, simply rotate the key. Overclocking using the Dial OC held in real-time.

As a top class motherboard, should have their performance does not disappoint. On the SYSmark 2007 test, this motherboard successfully achieve a score 144. While in the testing game, including the performance of this motherboard good.

Conclusion
For those of you who want to try Quad CrossFire solution using the ATI graphics card, this motherboard is the answer.

Specifications
Product by: MSI
Info: www.msi.com

Benchmark

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Many Featured
Intel P45. This is the class mainstream chipset motherboard chipset Intel’s 4 series. Gigabyte again present Intel processor-based motherboard that combines Intel P45 Northbridge chipset and the Intel ICH10R Southbridge. Hardview have the opportunity to try the motherboard Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P this.

Ultra durable 3, this is one of the main features offered by this motherboard. Some of the things that Gigabyte offered through this feature is the addition of two-ounce copper layer on the motherboard to the power and ground. Besides the addition of copper, on this motherboard is also used “Japanese Solid Capasitor” with the approximate age of up to 50,000 hours.

Besides feature Ultra durable 3, Gigabyte pin was still in a variety of other features this motherboard, such as the Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced, DualBIOS. To speed DDR2 memory support, this motherboard can support speeds up to 1366 MHz. To improve your overclocking, overclocking software available typical Gigabyte, EasyTune6, which is compatible with this motherboard.

Bring a myriad of features that do not make this disappointing performance of the motherboard. On the SYSmark 2007 test, this motherboard successfully achieve a score of 183. In the test game, fps is obtained at 75.85 fps game Left 4 Dead and 247.7 fps in the game Quake 4.

Conclusion
A motherboard with Intel chipset mainstream classes with the performance and feature a myriad of impressive.

Specifications
Product by: Gigabyte
Info: www.gigabyte.com.tw

Benchmark

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Black Series from ECS
When AMD released the 780G chipset, motherboard manufacturers welcomed the release chipset 780G motherboard. As a manufacturer of motherboards, ECS did not want to miss. They also released chipset AMD 780G motherboard and put it into the ranks of the series “Black Series”. This time the arrival Hardview.net series motherboard ECS “Black Series”, which is A780GM-A Ultra.

ECS motherboards have two versions that use the AMD 780G chipset, which is A780GM-A and A780GM-A Ultra. Both versions are distinguished by the Southbridge chipset used. In A780GM-A motherboard, ECS using the SB700 Southbridge chipset, while the A780GM-A Ultra is the latest SB750 Southbridge chipset.

You do not need to worry for AMD processors support on this motherboard. ECS claims that this motherboard supports AMD CPUs with 160 Watt power consumption. In addition, this motherboard has onboard graphics card features ATI HD3200. To boost the performance of onboard graphics card, available feature Hybrid Crossfire. As the output of display graphics cards available onboard VGA and HDMI connectors.

Testing motherboard using SYSmark 2007 score of 136 produced. ATI HD3200 performance on gaming tests was not too disappointing considering the motherboard is still using the onboard graphics card. You can set up their own in-game settings to get optimal performance.

Conclusion
One chipset AMD 780G motherboard with broad processor support.

Specifications
Product by: ECS
Info: www.ecs.com.tw

With Ultra Durable 3-Classic
Gigabyte brings back their ranks AMD motherboards. This time GIGABYTE brings 720D NVIDIA nForce chipset for the motherboard GA-M720-US3 them. This motherboard supports up to AMD Phenom II.

Enough spare Hardview.net this motherboard layout for placement of some components of the motherboard will complicate installation. Like SATA slot placement near enough PCI-e x16. This caused difficulties when removing the SATA cable has a locking clip when a long-sized graphics card is installed. Then, a PCI-e x1 is located beside the high northbridge heatsinks. Installation of PCI card-sized e x1 slot length on this can be blocked by the heatsink.

Although this motherboard a little trouble with the layout, features offered, including abundant. One of the main features of this motherboard is the Ultra Durable 3-Classic. In this feature, Gigabyte adds as much as two ounces of copper. Gigabyte claims that the addition of copper makes the system temperature is lower, improving energy efficiency, and stability during overclock.

Hardview.net trying to test the performance of this motherboard with AMD Phenom X4 9950. Value achieved in testing this motherboard including SYSmark 2007 high with a value of 140. Meanwhile, the game test, including the performance of this motherboard good.

Conclusion
Motherboards with abundant features with affordable price.

Specifications
Product by: GIGABYTE
Info: www.gigabyte.com.tw

Old NVIDIA Chipset
BIOSTAR motherboards bring back TSERIES them. This time BIOSTAR GeForce 8200 chipset for motherboards with a BIOSTAR TF8200 A2 +. This motherboard supports AMD Phenom until the series II.

On this motherboard has integrated graphics onboard GeForce 8200 which already supports DirectX 10 technology. You can upgrade the onboard card graphics Hybrid SLI feature. Simply pair the onboard graphics card with a graphics card NVIDIA add-on a particular series, you can enjoy this feature. Meanwhile, the available output display is DVDI-D, VGA, and HDMI.

To cool the Northbridge chipset, BIOSTAR uses the passive heat sink with heat pipes. Sales package which included practically normal. Manual, driver CD, two SATA cables, floppy cable, IDE cable, SATA power cable, pararel brackets, and back panel will encounter in the sales package.

Hardview.net trying to test the performance of this motherboard using AMD Phenom X4 processors 9950. Testing with SYSmark 2007 score of 139 produced. Meanwhile, onboard graphics performance is still less powerful. You still can improve gaming performance motherboard with Hybrid SLI feature or adding a graphics card add-on is more powerful.

Conclusion
One option for AMD processor motherboards. The price offered for the motherboard is also quite affordable.

Specifications
Product by: BIOSTAR
Info: www.biostar.com.tw