DFI LANPARTY DK 790FX-M2RS AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard Reviews

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Pros: Pretty StableLots of O/C OptionsPretty Startup screen Cons: Claims to be able to use Socket AM3. This may be true but first you must upgrade to the latest BIOS. Tried this recently followed the directions for my particular system, on DFI's website. The screen said flashing was complete I restarted my system as requested. from Newegg.com The fourth problem came when one of the four SATA ports died. This is a big deal because now I don’t have enough SATA ports to run all of my hardwareDFI support is non-existent once you purchase their products. BEWARE OF DFI Other Thoughts: Anyone want to purchase a slightly used DFI motherboad? from Newegg.com Pros: Great BIOs, 3x PCIe, AM2+ can be used with the new AM3 CPUs, 790FX chipset, reset button right on board. Cons: Chipset gets very hot, even under normal operating conditions. from Newegg.com The power and reboot button on the motherboard was incredibly useful for me. This is by far the best motherboard I have had, and I've tried quite a bunch. Next time I need a motherboard, DFI will be my first choice! Cons: It's such a shame that the cooling on this motherboard isn't better, the North Bridge runs EXTREMELY hot, I had to order a 40mm fan to cool it down. from Newegg.com Pros: newegg's price and shipping Cons: The 1st broad went out after a few months, DFI website has no place to RMA, and the phone number to DFI was disconnected. DFI's new number 1-510-226-7500, no one calls you back. from Newegg.com Pros: If this is your first computer build then maybe you should get an Asus or Gigabyte board. But if you know what your doing and your a gamer/overclocker then definatly get a DFI board like this. The BIOS options are endless. from Newegg.com Word to the not-so-wise, if you dont know what you are doing, dont buy this board, you will ruin it and make yourself frustrated. Not my first system build, but first of this caliber by far. Been running for over a year now with an AMD 5000+ BE, most of that time @3.0, now @3.3 no probs. Make sure you adjust EVERYTHING needed when OCing. from Newegg.com Cons: The placement of a couple of the USB ports on the board are right in line with the graphics cards. The other problem I have with the board is the power connector for the board is not stated in the specifications so I accidentally bought the wrong UNIVERSAL power supply... why would a UNIVERSAL ATX power supply not fit this or why, if it is the most important thing getting power to the board isn’t stated in a more user friendly way?... But what can I say, it is my first build. from Newegg.com Pros: My last mb didn't even run my video card to full capability this one does. I love the fact that this one has the buttons on the board to turn on, off, and reset the computer, this makes for an easy build. I also bought a AMD Phenom 9850 BLACK EDITION 2.5GHz quad core processor which is amazing. Cons: I'm having problems with the LAN keeping the drivers for some reason. from Newegg.com New MB means new MS licence. So beware if you don't like throwing 300 dollars to the wind. Really disapointed with DFI. I wont even bother with DFI RMA. from Newegg.com

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DFI LANPARTY DK 790FX-M2RS AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard Reviews

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Released	1 year ago
Compatible Processors	AMD Athlon 64, AMD Athlon 64 FX, AMD Athlon 64 X2
Compatibility	PC
Form Factor	ATX
Front Side Bus Speed	1066 MHz
MPN	790FX-M2RS
Video Interface	PCI Express