[O/C]MSI 890GXM-G65 Review

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MSI 890GXM-G65 Review
by sno.lcn

It's been a while since AMD introduced a new chipset. The 890GX-SB850 has several new features, including USB 3.0, SATA 3, 6-core CPU support, and upgraded integrated graphics with DirectX 10.1 support. MSI is getting into the 890GX game immediately, and has sent me their 890GXM-G65 for testing. Though the 890GXM-G65 is part of MSI's "Gaming Series," here I'll be testing it in an HTPC setting.

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[Dolk]

So how did you get this board and I didn't

JK, waiting for the FX to come out with thuban.

 

[sno.lcn]

Had this baby for 2 weeks, but I've got lots more work to do. And hopefully some 6 core testing as soon as I can

 

[I.M.O.G.]

I've already mentioned it on Facebook Sno, but I really like seeing this ready right alongside the AMD press release. Nice work!

 

[Kryten451]

Thanks for the review.. I have never.. ever.. gone with an AMD processor, however with other board manufacturers dragging their feet with SATA III support for Intel based Micro-ATX form factor, this might be the ticket to try AMD for once. Its a new day after all.

 

[sno.lcn]

*Update!*

New BIOS Version supports full voltage adjustment and Core Unlocking!

 

[Pinky]

I've been very pleased with this board thus far!

 

[smith283]

hey people...
i hv one problem n i need to know to whats the real cause.
i hv same board with phenom2 x6 1090t BE with a stock cooler,so the problem is on normal my cpu's temperature is between 48-52 degree celsius,and when i try to run any game like crysis my cpu's temp. goes upto 102-108 degree celsius and then my system gets shut down automatically.
so i want to ask whats the real cause:
1. is there any problem with cooler.?
2. or my motherboard?
please answer guys
thnk you

 

[smith283]

and i'm not overclocking it... so why that much cpu temperature, please help.
thnk you

 

[EarthDog]

Sounds luke your cooler isnt mounted properly.

 

[smith283]

so what should i adjust it n check if it works..

 

[smith283]

and also thats a stock cooler and i have heard that many faced the problem regarding the cooler(stock one)
are you sure that mobo is not the problem?

 

[smith283]

thnk you earthdog, i'll check it and inform you again

 

[smith283]

mounted properly. anyother problem??
may be cooler is defective now or its not working properly.
so what you say?

 

[smith283]

i got hyper TX3
and my temps:
1. normal load=17-19 degree C....
2. heavy load like when i run crysis=24-26 degree C.

no overclocked 1090t
thnk you..