Sapphire PC-AM2RD790 PURE CrossFireX 790FX Motherboard

Sapphire Updated: 2009-01-06 RSS

Escaping the limitations of traditional mainboards, the Sapphire PURE CrossFire line has long been declared the frame-rate leader for gaming platforms, as well as the clear choice for overclocking enthusiasts, and the Sapphire PURE CrossFireX 790FX tightens the families grip on the reputation as the industries innovative answer to the performance vs. stability debate. Built upon AMD's eagerly anticipated RD790FX chipset, the Sapphire PURE CrossFire cuts to the chase and opens up the system BIOS to mad tweaking for the hardcore overclocker, via real-time control, then using the AMD OverDrive utility. Indulge the enthusiast inside you with advanced system monitoring capabilities and limitless performance possibilities taking the LANPARTY concept to a new level of performance!

Fastest AMD CrossFireX(TM) 790FX Chipset
AMD 65nm Processor CPU AM2+ ready
DDR2 1066 memory support
AMD CrossFireX technology support
New HT3 to 2000MHz
Dual Gigabit LAN and Berstein 8CH Audio
6 Phase Vcore + 1 phase NB digital PWM design

Socket AM2 64-bit AMD Athlon? 64 Processor with HyperTransport Technology
AMD64, a revolutionary technology allowing the processor to run 32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new generation of powerful 64-bit software applications. HyperTransport technology can increase overall system performance by removing I/O bottlenecks, increasing system bandwidth, and reducing system latency.

AMD 790FX Chipset: Backbone of the Performance Platform
AMD 790FX chipset based PCs feature the latest HT3 2000MHz bus technology and deliver high performance, support for PCI Express 2.0 as well as AMD new CrossFireX? with dual x16, or one X16 + dual X8 connectivity for the ultimate High-Def entertainment experience.

AMD SB600 Southbridge Chipset
AMD SB600 Series offers advanced technologies and superior performance to any chipset platform solution for AMD desktop and mobile applications. With superior performance and broad-based connectivity, SB600 is rich in all the latest advanced features such as 10 USB 2.0 ports and audio. Designed for full data access for the fastest Windows Vista experience, it features new disk controller technologies that ensure fast file access while providing encryption for data security. AMD SB600 is designed with advanced power management for low power consumption and energy efficient platforms.

7 Phase digital PWM
Digital PWM provides stable voltage to the CPU and avoids damage to capacitors EZ-CLEAR. Bypass the manual process by simply pressing the rest and power buttons at the same time. The CMOS will restore the clock settings back to their default values.

Bernstein Audio Module
Realtek ALC885 for 8CH HD audio CODEC 6 audio jacks; CD-In connector; front audio connector, optical S/PDIF connector, coaxial RCA S/PDIF-in/out jacks

Excellent Over-clocking Capability
Voltage tuningVdimm; Vnb; Vcore,Vsb,VHT 1MHz frequency subtle tuningFSB Adjustable CPU Multiplier.

Excellent Powerful Fanless Heat-pipe thermal solution
Special Heat dissipation design for PWM MOS + North Bridge + South Bridge using copper cold plate, heat-pipe and heat sink combined a total solution. Provide whole system 0dB noise, saving space, and efficient thermal cooling solution.