Many computer enthusiasts like AMD motherboards. They're cheaper compared to
Intel boards and offer exceptional performance.
However, selecting a board
from the vast range of AMD motherboards out there is certainly a daunting task.
Its all too easy to select an incompatible or badly designed motherboard
that will cause slow downs or system failures when you set up your new computer.
Here's a personal list of the top 5 AMD motherboards
which I'd recommend. Check them out - they're excellent motherboards which will
last you a long time.
Be sure to check out these motherboards in your neighborhood
computer store and see if they meet your computing and gaming needs.
ASUS Crosshair IV
Formula
The Asus Crosshair IV
Formula motherboard is the ideal foundation for a powerful PC. It supports
the latest 6-core AMD Phenom II CPUs, DDR3 memory, USB 3.0, RAID and SATA
6.0 GB/s. The board also intelligently reduces operation noise and
dissipates heat through advanced and environmentally friendly methods.
Gigabyte 890FXA-UD5
The Gigabyte 890FXA-UD5
motherboard supports AMD Socket AM3 multi-core processors and delivers
better overclocking capabilities with less power consumption. It supports
dual-channel DDR3 memory, USB 3.0, SATA 6 GB/s, Gigabit LAN, as well as
built-in audio.
MSI 890FXA-GD70
The MSI 890FXA-GD70 motherboard delivers
awesome power, dependable performance and unparallel multiple I/O
scalability for the most demanding tasks. It comes with support for the
latest AMD Phenom II CPUs, USB 3.0, SATA 6 GB/s support, as well as built-in
LAN, audio and a user-friendly BIOS.
ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO
The Asus M4A88TD-V EVO Motherboard provides
you with great performance, energy efficiency and support for the latest AMD
CPUs. It also comes with onboard audio, USB 3.0m SATA 6 GB/s and Gigabit LAN
support.
Biostar TA890GXE
The Biostar TA890GXE Motherboard supports
Socket AM3 processors like the AMD Phenom II and Athlon II processors. It
also supports multi-core technology (x6,x4,x2) and has a built-in AMD 890GX
chipset with ATI Radeon HD 4290 DX10.1 graphics. It has all the standard
high-end motherboard features like Gigabit LAN, USB 3.0, onboard audio, RAID
and SATA 6.0 GB/s support.
So which motherboard do you
choose out of the five? Well, if you want extreme performance and screamingly
fast speed, then you'll certainly want to get the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula
motherboard. For those
looking for a better price, I'd say the Biostar TA890GXE and MSI
890FXA-GD70 are
good choices. However, its always best to do your homework. Check out the
motherboard manufacturer's website and make sure you do sufficient research
before buying.
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