If you are looking to build a new PC box based on the AMD 790FX / SB600 chipset, you are in luck. HardwareZone has a roundup of 4 AMD 790FX mainboards from Asus, DFI, Gigabyte, and MSI.
The following boards were tested:
- ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe (US$227)
- DFI LANParty DK 790FX-M2RS (US$145)
- Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6 (US$234)
- MSI K9A2 Platinum (US$165)
"Gigabyte, like ASUS focuses on one thing for their high-end motherboards, and that is total domination. Flagship motherboards like the GA-MA790FX-DQ6 offer everything you will want to have and we will say that it ties with the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe in most aspects for performance, and features, two of the most important aspects of choosing an enthusiast board. ... the overall package makes the GA-MA790FX-DQ6 our best choice for an enthusiast AMD 790FX motherboard." [ hardwarezone.com ]
The winner of the roundup was the Gigabyte GA-MA790FX-DQ6. The ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe was hot on the Gigabyte board's heels with 4.5 stars. The DFI LANParty DK 790FX-M2RS got the "Most Overclockable Platform" award, while the MSI K9A2 Platinum received the "Most Value for the Money" award.
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