Early this year we reviewed the Asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe, a high-end Phenom supporting motherboard that featured the AMD 790FX chipset. But while gamers wanting to use Crossfire technology will no doubt be quite happy with that product, those wanting to use multiple Nvidia-based graphics cards are going to have to look elsewhere.

Unfortunately SLI support does come at a price and choice premium for AMD users. The Asus Crosshair II Formula that we will be testing today features the Nvidia nForce 780a SLI chipset, which is currently the most advanced SLI capable chipset available to AMD users. This new Asus motherboard is a member of the elite “Republic of Gamers” series, meaning that it is geared towards gaming.

View: Asus Crosshair II Formula motherboard review @ TechSpot


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(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by Airlink on 21 Jun 2008 - 01:02
All the more reason to use the 45nm Core 2 CPUs. They can use the nForce 780i, 790i and 790i Ultra chipsets.

Plus, there's no massive sucking sound that comes standard with every AMD Phenom.
Quote this comment #1.1 Posted by TEX4S on 21 Jun 2008 - 02:28
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Plus, there's no massive sucking sound that comes standard with every AMD Phenom.


LOL - Absolutely hilarious ! Isnt that the same sound that comes with every ATi video card ? (now and in the future)
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by Matt on 21 Jun 2008 - 07:29
I have a phenom 9850 and i dont hear a 'massive sucking sound'.
Quote this comment #2.1 Posted by +chconline on 21 Jun 2008 - 14:45
Not until you try benchmarking it against any Core 2 CPU.
Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by 3rd impact on 22 Jun 2008 - 14:22
i guess some guys here like to hear some 'massive sucking sound' every now and then for reasons only god knows what.

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Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by Hak Foo on 22 Jun 2008 - 22:16
I wish I could justify going for a Phenom, because honestly, I find it a more *interesting* product-- notably, the incredibly affordable multiplier unlocked versions, and the fact that the AM2 mounting mechanism was only concieved by Satan's interns, as opposed to the 775 one.

However, I threw too much money into an E6750 and a P35 board, and if I were to swap it for a Phenom, it would be at best a lateral move, and probably worse, at a cost of 200.- or more.
(1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by Izlude on 23 Jun 2008 - 04:29
how sad poor amd, are you guys actually serious that amd is outta the game? i'm still on a p4, but seriously, should we just stick with the intel skulltrail?
Quote this comment #5.1 Posted by Airlink on 23 Jun 2008 - 05:58
Nobody really needs skulltrail, but hey if you've got a couple grand extra to blow, you might as well go for it.
Two GTX 280s and a Q9550 is more than anybody needs for gaming. Heck, most games will run just fine with a pair of 8800 GTXs and a Q6600, even with all settings on their highest (even Crysis.)
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