AMD 790X Chipset

Superior scaling to support dual graphics

The AMD 790X Chipset supports dual PCI Express® 2.0 slots for next generation ATI CrossFireX™ graphics cards. Get the upgrade flexibility needed for a leading-edge performance rig.

Extreme performance for gamers

The AMD 790X enables you to enjoy your games without compromise. Backed by single or dual PCI Express® 2.0 slots, turn your PC into the ultimate gaming machine.

Easy-to-use system monitoring options to personalize your experience

The AMD OverDrive™ utility gives you extreme control of your system. Personalize your experience in real time with easy-to-use screens designed for novice and expert users.

Enables fast speeds with the latest HD technologies

The AMD 790X Chipset is loaded with the latest HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology optimized for high-resolution gaming and HD video.

Create and edit your digital media

The AMD 790X allows the performance of dedicated graphics across a high-speed PCI Express® 2.0 interface to edit and enjoy your HD media.

AMD 790X Chipset Specifications

The AMD 790X Chipset is designed for intense gamers and HD power users

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 PCI-E 2.0 bandwidth with AMD HyperTransport™ technology 1.0 processors - 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.

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