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Asus M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe

$275.00 Released September, 2008

The Pros:Fast enough communication between components to build a gaming PC. Capable of 3-way SLI for extreme graphics processing power. Includes heatsinks for RAM enabling you to overclock memory right away.

The Cons:Has some compatibility and setup quirks, often takes some time to get it set up right. Need to update the BIOS to use a newer processor, which requires first installing an older one to complete the update.

The Asus M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe is one of the most powerful M3 series boards; and includes an AM2/AM2+ socket for all 32 and 64 bit AMD processor support (Phenom, Athlon, and Sempron). It also supports 1066+MHz dual channel DDR2 ram modules up to 8GB maximum through 4 DIMM slots.

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The biggest feature is of course the tri-SLI support through use of the NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI chipset and 3 PCI-e Gen 2.0 ports. Another added feature is full 1080p HD support through HDMI allowing users to connect their computer to an HD enabled television; this would make for the perfect home entertainment device. The board also features Express Gate, allowing users to browse the Internet freely without logging onto Windows. Additional ports include 6 SATA2 3GB, 2 rear eSATA, 4 USB 2.0 and and extra USB connector to add in more, 2 1394a, 8 channel audio output and ATA100. The board also comes pre-installed with a GeForce 8 series onboard GPU for increased graphics functionality. The Asus M3N-HT Deluxe/Mempipe was released on September 25, 2008 and has an MSRP of around $275.

Features

CPU support: 64 bit Phenom X3 and X4, Athlon, and Sempron
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI
Socket: AM2/AM2+
Memory Support: Dual DDR2 533/667/800/1066+ (8GB maximum)
Graphics Options: 3*PCIe Gen 2.0 with 3-way SLI support
Audio: 8-Channel analog audio output
4 USB 2.0 Ports, 4 PCI-E Slots, 6 SATA2 connectors, 2 rear eSATA
Full 1080p HD support through HDMI port
Internet browsing with no bootup or hard drive access through Express Gate
Dimensions: 12.0 in. x 9.6 in. ATX Form Factor
Release Date: 09/25/2008
MSRP: $275

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fast enough communication between components to build a gaming PC
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capable of 3-way SLI for extreme graphics processing power
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includes heatsinks for RAM enabling you to overclock memory right away
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supports the faster Phenom CPUs available
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support DVD includes a great set of drivers, don't need to worry too much about them being out of date
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enables overclocking of all components, good in-depth overclocking support

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has some compatibility and setup quirks, often takes some time to get it set up right
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need to update the BIOS to use a newer processor, which requires first installing an older one to complete the update