Difference between M4A79-T Deluxe and GA-MA790FXT

[CodGuru]

As the name suggests, what are the big differences between the Motherboard: M4A79 and the GA-MA790FXT?

Apart from the difference in the number of the port PCI-e 16x. I think to turn to a Phenom X4 II 920 or 940. People with those Motherboard can give me their opinion.

[Marthaz]

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe motherboard is designed for the new AMD AM3 processor series, which means AMD users can finally move over to DDR3 memory kits. M4A79T Deluxe supports DDR3 1600MHz/1333MHz/1066MHz memory kits in both ECC and non-ECC configurations. The four memory slots support up to 16GB of memory and supports dual channel memory architecture. It uses a fairly large passive cooler on the AMD 790FX chipset.

Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P motherboard also supports the new AMD AM3 processor series. The chipset on the MA790FXT-UD5P is an AMD 790FX which is allied to an SB750 Southbridge. The I/O panel has eight USB ports in four widely spaced pairs along with a mini Firewire port, a regular six-pin Firewire, dual Gigabit LAN, a pair of PS/2 ports and a full complement of audio connectors. The four memory slots support up to 16GB of memory and supports dual channel memory architecture.

[Sebastian.j]

M4A79T Deluxe is am2 + with ddr2 and the other is am3 therefore DDR3!

If you want a more durable card then take the one in AM3 and DDR3 (i.e. Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P motherboard)

[CodGuru]

Ok, I had a big doubt. I saw that there are 2 to 3 version of the chipset in this model. It seems to me that AMD 790X, FX and GX.

And I am no longer understand which is best. Someone explain the differences, I can not see the best choice.

And for the M4A79-T Deluxe, which is a AM3, DDR3 (AMD790FX), its a bit more expensive.

[Alexisus]

Ok, I had a big doubt. I saw that there are 2 to 3 version of the chipset in this model. It seems to me that AMD 790X, FX and GX.

And I am no longer understand which is best. Someone explain the differences, I can not see the best choice.

And for the M4A79-T Deluxe, which is a AM3, DDR3 (AMD790FX), its a bit more expensive.

FX: Crossfire 2x16 (It's the best AMD chipset)
X: Crossfire 2x8
GX: Crossfire + 2x8 integrated video chipset

[Squibbit]

Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P

1. Ultra Durable 3 Technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature
2. Revolution energy saving design with Easy Energy Saver technology
3. Supports socket AM3 45nm AMD Phenom II series processors
4. Advanced 8+2 power phase design for 45nm CPU highly efficiency support
5. Dual Channel DDR3 1666+ for remarkable system performance
6. 2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 interface with ATI CrossFireX support for ultimate graphics performance
7. 2 Gigabit Ethernet LAN with Teaming functionality
8. Power/reset/Clr CMOS onboard button for power users
9. Blu-ray playback supported by high quality 106dB SNR ALC889A HD audio
10. Supports Dolby Home Theater audio to enjoy a rich surround sound experience
11. Patented DualBIOS with dual hardware BIOS protection

ASUS M4A79T Deluxe

1. 8+2 Phase Power Design
2. EPU
3. TurboV
4. Precision Tweaker 2
5. Express Gate
6. AMD 140W CPU Support