Advantages: High performance, Low cost, Disadvantages: Support Up to 4 Gb of RAM
Asus is a trusted Motherboard manufacturer. It is known for producing reliable, cheap and good performance motherboard.
I have recently configured a New Desktop having an ASUS N73-AM motherboard installed on it. I have checked the PC for different environment like Gaming, Programming, General surfing etc. I find it a Good Performer and graphics is also ok.
The main features of this motherboard are:
-Supports Intel 45 nm multi-core processors(bothe core 2 duo and quard)
- FSB 1333/1066/800/533 MHz (1333 Mhz for faster data transfer)
- DDR2 800(OC)/667/533 (Up to 800 Mhz Fsb for great performance)
- NVIDIA GeForce 7050 / nForce 610i
- Integrated NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 graphics(Good for Gaming)
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s with RAID function (Faster data Access)
- 8-channel High Definition Audio(Connect 8 channels at a time..Parallel 3 ...
Advantages: HDTV output, supports AMDs Cool 'n' Quiet Disadvantages: Only one lan
, DVI, one Firewire, four USB, and one Gigabit 10/100Mbps/1Gbps Ethernet interface.
Excellent Mobo for mutimedia
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>Integrated Sound-MAX High definition audio with a very user freindly interface, it has a set up wizard to configuration speakers, by going through four easy to follow steps it takes no-longer than a minute or two, it also has more advanced options for your preferences in general listing environment you can easily adjust the 5.1 speakers to different sound levels.
>A good feature about this board is that you don't have to mess about with the audio outputs. Some motherboardsforce you to disable the rear audio connectors before hooking up the cable leading to front connectors on a case, you can simply hook up the cable from the front of the case and not worry about it ...
low in graphics, compared to the GeForce GTX 295, this new version puts you in a whole new dimension, the sharpness and stylishness is what makes GeForce so special?
The down side to all graphics cards!
As soon as we purchase a new and upgraded graphics card, we always think that it?s the one which will stay in the computer for life. But, it?s upgrading of technology which makes us go out and buy a new one (the latest version). Technology moves very fast these days, after a time, the card you?ve had for so long becomes out of date, so it?s time to upgrade again. The biggest pain in the A*** is when your motherboard needs upgrading too, you might want to do this to keep up to date with this day n age technology, when the motherboard changes, so does the graphics card. Motherboards can last a long time, but, after a while every one ...
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-out (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Additional Connectors (Optional)
4 x Hi-Speed USB
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
I/O back plate
Cables Included
1 x IDE cable
1 x floppy cable, 1 x floppy cable, 1 x floppy cable
1 x IDE cable
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
Compatible with Windows 7
Software and devices that carry the Compatible with Windows 7 logo have the Microsoft assurance these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
CE, WHQL, FCC, Plug and Play, CE, WHQL, FCC Part 15
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Manufacturer's product description
AM3 CPU readySupports Hyper-Transport 3.0 (HT 3.0) technologySupports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot6 x SATAII 3.0 Gbps connectors, support RAID, NCQ, AHCI and hot plug functionsGigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/sSupports DVI-D and D-sub ports by independent display controllersSupports HDCP function with DVI-D portSupports Full HD 1080p Blu-ray (BD)/HD-DVD playback with DVI-D portNVIDIA PureVideo HD readyChipset embedded HDMI audio1 x USB/Wi-Fi headerSupports ASRock Instant BootSupports Smart BIOS, ASRock OC Tuner, Intelligent Energy Saver, Extra ESD Protection
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