(Released 7 mo ago)
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Specs & Description
Socket Type
Socket AM2
Compatible Processors
AMD Athlon 64, AMD Sempron, AMD Athlon 64 FX, AMD Athlon 64 X2
Memory Type
DDR2 SDRAM
Number of Memory Slots
4 x DIMMs
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Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2H Motherboard
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Pros: it works. Cons: On the rebate from it said "Only one rebate per qualifying product per household per promotionwill be accepted. multiple purchases on a single product only qualifyfor one rebate per promotion." so i bought GIGABYTE GA-MA770-UD3 and GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-US2H together under the same promotion. but my rebate was declined, they told me the barcode label didnt belong to an item eligible for offer GIG-5022, but i checked the rebate form and the motherboard model no.
from Newegg.com
I had been running a Brisbane chip, with a well ventilated case... and now it won't even post. I started my RMA with Gigabyte, and they replied with a generic "we'll get back to you in two days"... it's been a week with no reply.
from Amazon.com
NewEgg's great service. Cons: Memory controller failed after three days. No response from Gigabyte support. Other Thoughts: Pretty disappointed, I know anyone can have a bad motherboard, but this being my first gigabyte put a bad taste in my mouth.
from Newegg.com
I followed the RMA process and it was repaired and delivered in about 2 weeks. I have never had a MB die on me in last 15 years. For me reliability is the most important attribute and I will not buy gigabyte again. I replaced it with similarly priced ASUS but that has less features.
from Newegg.com
Pros: I do computer refurbs where I replace the mobo, processor and memory, etc. in Dull and other older national brand computers for customers that don't want to buy a whole new computer (actually, they are, they just don't realize it). I've used this board and it works great paired with a AMD 7850 Kuma cpu. I haven't exerienced any of the difficulties other reviewers are stating but anyone can get a bad mobo.
from Newegg.com
Pros: * Inexpensive* Built in HD3200* Lots of Ports* Supports Phenom II's Cons: * Could only get stereo output from HDMI, even though a FAQ on website said it supports 5.1* CPU Frequency Scaling (Cool N Quiet) is broken on this motherboard (and some others, probably most Gigabyte 780G's) on Ubuntu Linux 8.10 and 9.04. It's a known issue that is still being worked.* Short.
from Newegg.com
Pros: I upgraded from 10 y.o. AMD KT7 technology and what a difference 10 years makes. I was using MSI and Abit (prior to that big swelling capacitor fiasco), so Gigabyte is new for me.
from Newegg.com
You can bump the memory voltage to 2.1V !!Onboard video is respectable. The MB is rock solid!! Cons: none Other Thoughts: On my 3rd system [GA-MA69GM-S2H] I FINALY isolated my problem with "weird crashes, memory/disk read-write errors, lockups, system crashes..etc. It was the ET5 application on WinXP.
from Newegg.com
Easy 30 min. install in Antec Aria case. My 4th Gigabyte MB build with no problems. All bought from Newegg with excellent service and great pricing.
from Newegg.com
But this board didn't budge. Good documentation (rare in an entry-level product), easy setup - I'm considering getting another of these for my own PC. This is my third Gigabyte product and so far, I've been really happy with them. Cons: None Other Thoughts: Thanks for the quick turnaround Newegg!
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Specs
Released
7 months ago
Socket Type
Socket AM2
Compatible Processors
AMD Athlon 64, AMD Sempron, AMD Athlon 64 FX, AMD Athlon 64 X2
Memory Type
DDR2 SDRAM
Number of Memory Slots
4 x DIMMs
Audio Input
Microphone Jack
Audio Output
SPDIF Out
Bios Features
Plug And Play BIOS
Bios Type
8 Mbit Flash EEPROM with AwardBIOS
Chassis Type
Desktop
Chipset
AMD-780G
Compatibility
PC
Depth
9.61 in.
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 x 1
Fans
3 x Fans
Form Factor
Micro ATX
Front Side Bus Speed
2000 MHz
Integrated Audio
Realtek ALC889A
Integrated Input/Output Ports
USB 2.0 x 4
MPN
GA-MA78GM-US2H
Max Supported RAM
16 GB
Max supported CPUs qty
1
Networking Type
Gigabit Ethernet
On Board Graphic Processor
ATI RADEON HD 3200
Package Qty
1
RAID Support
JBOD Support
South Bridge Chip
AMD SB700
Storage Controller Type(s)
DMA/ATA-66 (Ultra) x 1, DMA/ATA-33 (Ultra) x 1, DMA/ATA-133 (Ultra) x 1, DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra) x 1, Serial ATA x 5
Supported RAM speeds
800 Mhz
UPC
4719331848217
Video Interface
PCI Express
Video Out Ports
15 Pin D-Sub VGA port x 1
Width
9.61 in.
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