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GA-MA790X-UD4P
Purchased from Infonec on December 5, 2009. Bill of sale included. 2 years and 2 months of warranty remaining.
Board is fully functional and can support Phenom II X6 processors with BIOS update.
Returned from RMA in June 2010.
Package includes all...
Nope, it isn't in the chart. However, if you're curious, I hit 512W peak power consumption running Prime95 + 3DMark Vantage with a stock-clocked 5770 vapor-x and 4.3/3.0ghz.
Conclusion
Conclusion
The ASUS Crosshair IV Formula is part of the “Republic of Gamers” (RoG) line of products specifically targeted towards gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. With the top-tier AMD 890FX chipset providing triple CrossfireX capabilities and the SB850/NEC controllers giving the...
Temperature, Voltage, & Power Consumption
Temperature, Voltage, & Power Consumption
Temperature Testing
For our test setup, we will install the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula into a Corsair 800D case. The front fan of the Corsair 800D functions as an intake, while three Zalman ZM-F3 1600RPM fans...
Gaming Benchmarks
Gaming Benchmarks
Futuremark 3DMark06
3DMark06 v1.1.0
Graphic Settings: Default
Resolution: 1280X1024
Test: Full Test
Comparison: Generated Score
The Futuremark 3DMark series has been a part of the backbone in computer and hardware reviews since its conception. The trend...
System Benchmarks
System Benchmarks
SuperPi Mod v1.5
When running the SuperPI 32MB benchmark, we are calculating Pi to 32 million digits and timing the process. Obviously more CPU power helps in this intense calculation, but the memory sub-system also plays an important role, as does the...
General Task Benchmarks
General Task Benchmarks
PCMark Vantage x64
PCMark Vantage Advanced 64-bit Edition (1.0.0.0)
PCMark Suite / Default Settings
Comparison: Generated Score
The main focus of our General Tasks category lies with the most recent installment of the PCMark series, Vantage...
Synthetic Benchmarks
Synthetic Benchmarks
Lavalys Everest Ultimate v5.02
Everest Ultimate is the most useful tool for any and all benchmarkers or overclockers. With the ability to pick up most voltage, temperature, and fan sensors on almost every motherboard available, Everest provides the...
Processor Unlocking and Overclocking
Processor Unlocking and Overclocking
Core Unlocking – Simply Easy
With “Core Unlock” prominently advertised as one of the Crosshair IV’s features, and coupled with the dedicated “Core Unlocker” button situated on the motherboard itself, it would be an...
Included Software
Included Software
Now that we have the motherboard unpacked and installed, it is time to take a look at some of the software utilities which ASUS has included with the Crosshair IV Formula. The DVD contains all the drivers or ASUS-specific utilities that you will need to get...
Test Setup and Methodology
Test Setup and Methodology
The following hardware configuration was used for all benchmarking:
Temperature testing was done using a Mastercraft 52-0052-2 Digital Multimeter and a K-type Thermocouple.
Power consumption testing was done using a Blue Planet...
Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
First we start at the CPU socket area where a Sunbeam Core-Contact Freezer CPU cooler with a 120mmx25mm fan is installed. Just like any other AM2+/AM3 motherboard on the market, the Core-Contact Freezer interferes with the closest RAM slot to the...
BIOS Breakdown
BIOS Breakdown
We are happily greeted by the “Extreme Tweaker” menu upon entry into the BIOS in which you can control all of the multiplier, frequency, and voltage settings used for overclocking.
For voltage controls, ASUS has included two options to increase the CPU and...
A Closer Look at the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Pt. 3
A Closer Look at the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Pt. 3
In this section, we take a look at some key features that are unique to the Crosshair IV Formula.
As previously mentioned, the Crosshair IV Formula supports a tri-CrossFire X setup with...
A Closer Look at the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Pt. 2
A Closer Look at the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Pt. 2
At the bottom right, we find case headers reserved for the power/reset switch and the usual power/HDD LEDs. To the left of the case headers, is a fifth 4-pin fan header along with 3 sets...
Packaging and Accessories
Packaging and Accessories
The packaging of the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula is exactly the same as other motherboards from the Republic of Gamers product line. The simple design of the front cover seems to actually contradict the advanced technologies featured on this...
A Closer Look at the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula
A Closer Look at the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula
The ASUS Crosshair IV Formula looks very similar to other ROG motherboards. For the readers who own ATI reference video cards, you will be happy to know that its black and red colour scheme matches...
Specifications
Specifications
The 890FX/SB850 chipset combo featured on the ASUS Crosshair IV Formula is AMD's most advanced and most expensive northbridge/southbridge pair. It is part of the newly introduced "Leo" platform, and it natively supports CrossFireX technology through its 38 PCI-E...