AMD 790FX Chipset

The leader in enabling quad-graphics on a single motherboard

The AMD 790FX Chipset supports triple and quad-graphics to give your system ultimate performance scaling capability from a single motherboard. To satisfy the enthusiast's need for speed and control, configure your graphics in different modes. Get the inside edge when you pair an AMD 790FX Chipset-based motherboard with the best AMD Phenom™ FX true quad-core processor.

Extreme overclocking* to give you the performance edge

Personalize your experience with state-of-the-art overclocking capabilities, along with advanced system monitoring and amazing control options.The AMD OverDrive™ utility includes settings for novice to enthusiast users so you can tune your system in real-time and push the performance envelope further than it has ever gone before.

Exhilarating quadraphonic gaming for mind-blowing action

The native ATI CrossFireX™ configuration was designed to introduce the world to quadraphonic gaming. Annihilate your opponents and blaze through levels - with the power of quad-graphics behind you.

Cutting-edge technologies ahead of the masses

The AMD 790FX Chipset comes loaded with next-generation technologies to ensure platform longevity. PCI Express® 2.0 doubles your graphics bandwidth over PCIe®. The latest HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology gives you twice the CPU-chipset bandwidth than HT 1.0. Get the ammo you need to lead the pack, not follow it.

AMD 790FX Chipset Specifications

The AMD 790FX Chipset is designed for PC enthusiasts,
and performance seeking overclockers*

HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology	More than doubles your CPU communications bandwidth to graphics as compared to HT1.
Auto Xpress*	The technology for qualified performance boosts that automatically activates with AMD/ATI components to deliver better CPU, GPU, and system performance Boosts graphics bandwidth when using AMD processors with HT1 Reads special Enthusiast DIMM settings for higher memory performance Enhanced DDR2 tuning to deliver better system performance. Maximizes performance from new AMD Phenom CPUs
PCI Express® Generation 2.0	Double your graphics bandwidth over earlier PCI Express for improved performance.
GPU-Plex Technology	Scalable twin-engine technology, all on a single chip, enables flexible configurations for multiple graphics cards on a single x16 link.
Quad PCIE Blocks*	Native PCI-E cores on one chip means fast GPU to GPU communications by eliminating the latency and possible bandwidth issues of multiple PCIE chip designs. Double pumped with Xpress Route for fast Core to Core transfers.
ATI CrossFireX™ Technology	The ultimate in scalable graphics performance with a widely certified infrastructure and dedicated memories with improved memory performance.
Backwards compatibility	Ensures flexibility to build platforms with AMD Athlon™ today and AMD Phenom™ tomorrow.
AMD OverDrive™	Shift your system performance into next gear. Enables control of the 7-Series Chipsets to allow configuration of system settings in Microsoft Windows.
AMD RAIDXpert	Easily configure your RAID setup from remote locations to personalize your media for extra performance or enhanced reliability.
Low Power Design	Ensures you have more power available for other components when you need it.

***WARNING*** AMD and ATI processors are intended to be operated only within their associated specifications and factory settings. Operating your AMD or ATI processor outside of specification or in excess of factory settings, including but not limited to overclocking, may damage your processor and/or lead to other problems, including but not limited to, damage to your system components (including your motherboard and components thereon (e.g. memory)), system instabilities (e.g. data loss and corrupted images), shortened processor, system component and/or system life and in extreme cases, total system failure. AMD does not provide support or service for issues or damages related to use of an AMD or ATI processor outside of processor specifications or in excess of factory settings. You may also not receive support or service from your system manufacturer.
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