ASUS M2R32-MVP - motherboard - ATX - 580X CrossFire

...Software Included Drivers • ASUS PC Probe II • ASUS Update • Anti-virus software (M version)
Special Features Stack Cool2 • SATA On the Go (External SATA on back I/O port) • Noise Filter • ASUS EZ DIY: Q-Connector, CrashFree BIOS3, EZ Flash2 • ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology • ASUS Mylogo2
Supported Processors AMD Athlon 64 X2 • AMD Athon 64 FX • AMD Athlon 64 • AMD Sempron
USB Connectors 3 x USB 2.0 Connectors (for 6 additional USB ...
...frequency tuner), AI Clock Skew, ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool • Precision Tweaker: vDIMM: 12-step DRAM voltage control, vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025V increment, SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment, PCI Express tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment • Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ... more

Now, I am no complete technology nerd but I shall review this card to my best.

Value for money

The card itself is very well spec'd. These specs from more computers.co.uk say how well. If you do not do computers then scroll down to the lines of ****'s

64-bit Support Yes
Auxiliary Audio Support 1 x CD audio in connector
Chassis Intrusion Connector 1
Cooling Fan Support 1 x CPU • 2 x Chassis • 1 x Power FAN connectors
PCI 32 bit 2 x PCI Slots
Network Speeds Supported 10/100/1000Mbps
Audio Line Out Ports 8-Channel Audio I/O
RAID Format Chipset: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1
RJ-45 Ports 1 x RJ-45
S/PDIF Connectors 1 x S/PDIF out
S/PDIF Port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out
SATA Connectors Chipset: 4 x SATA II connectors
SATA Controllers JMicron JMB360 SATA controller
Serial ATA Ports Controller: 1 x External SATA II
Serial Ports 1 x COM
SLi/Crossfire Features Support ATI CrossFire graphics cards (both at x16 mode)
Socket Socket AM2
Software Included Drivers • ASUS PC Probe II • ASUS Update • Anti-virus software (M version)
Special Features Stack Cool2 • SATA On the Go (External SATA on back I/O port) • Noise Filter • ASUS EZ DIY: Q-Connector, CrashFree BIOS3, EZ Flash2 • ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology • ASUS Mylogo2
Supported Processors AMD Athlon 64 X2 • AMD Athon 64 FX • AMD Athlon 64 • AMD Sempron
USB Connectors 3 x USB 2.0 Connectors (for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports)
USB Ports 4 x USB 2.0
Width 30.5cm
Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools: AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System), AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner), AI Clock Skew, ASUS O.C. Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool • Precision Tweaker: vDIMM: 12-step DRAM voltage control, vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025V increment, SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 400MHz at 1MHz increment, PCI Express tuning from 100MHz up to 150MHz at 1MHz increment • Overclocking Protection: ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
BIOS 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0
Power Connector 1 x 24-pin ATX • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V
Chipset ATI CrossFire Xpress 3200 • ATI SB600
PCI Express Slot 2 x PCI Express x16 • 2 x PCI Express x1 Slots
Firewire Connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a Connector
Firewire Controller VIA VT6308P chipset
Firewire Ports 1 x IEEE 1394a
Floppy Channels 1 x Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Form Factor ATX
Front Panel Connectors Front panel High Definition Audio connector
IDE Connectors 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
In The Box User's manual • 2 x Serial ATA cables • 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables • 1 x 2-port USB2.0 • 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable • 1 x ASUS Q-Connector (USB, 1394, system panel) • FDD cable • I/O shield
Installed Processors (Max) 0 (1)
Integrated Network Marvell 88E8001 Gigabit LAN Controller
Integrated Sound ADI 1988 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Keyboard Port 1 x PS/2
Length 24.5cm
Maximum Bus Speed 1000MHz
Maximum RAM 8192MB
Memory Bus Speed Range 533 to 800MHz
Memory Slot 4 x DIMM Slots
Memory Type DDR2 (ECC/ Non-ECC, Unbuffered)
Mouse Port 1 x PS/2

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What this means is simple. The card is capable of supporting alot more than you, the average to advance user, will ever need. The price it is, makes it very good value for money.

What you really get

Right, what you get is 4 slots for RAM supporting 8GB running at a impressive speed of 800mhz. 2 PCIe graphics slots with crossfire support. 2 PCI slots. 1 IDE connector for up to 2 IDE devices and ATA connections. This is all the basic user will need to know. The board comes with serial ata cables, software for temperature control and performance analysis and IDE cables.

Pluses and minuses

Pluses have got to be plenty of room to expand on your PC. It has overclocking support and a range of software to help you manage and monitor your PC performance. The only downside is this, on the primary PCIe slot is a capacitor, when using with a graphics car with a video connection to the nearest of the board, the capacitor gets in the way which means the card will not click in all the way. I was told that it may still work but I did not want to take the risk with my card so I use the secondary slot.

Summary

Future proof your PC and customize it how you want with this top quality, almost perfect motherboard in it's class from ASUS. 

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