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GigaByte GA-MA78G-DS3H Desktop Motherboard - AMD 780G Chipset - Socket AM2+ PGA-940

ATX - 1 x Processor Support - 16 GB DDR2 SDRAM Maximum RAM - CrossFireX Support - Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 ATA-7 RAID Support Controller - Onboard Video - MPN: GAMA78GDS3H See Product Details

Product Details of GigaByte GA-MA78G-DS3H Desktop Motherboard - AMD 780G Chipset - Socket AM2+ PGA-940

Description

The GA-MA78G-DS3H is GIGABYTE's next generation, high performance platform based on the new AMD 780G Chipset and support for the new AMD Phenom quad-core processors, with the latest AM2+ platform support, integrated DDR2 1066 memory controller, HyperTransport 3.0 technology links and 128-bit Floating Point Units. In addition, GA-MA78G-DS3H features with new innovative S features- Safe, Smart, Speed technologies, further providing reliable and user friendly computing and reaching the maximum system performance easily via personalized software settings. GIGABYTE S series motherboards, the champion's choice for AMD AM2+ platform!

Quick Glance

Supported Processor: Phenom FX, Phenom, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, Sempron, Athlon 64 X2

Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, VGA Yes, HDMI Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes

System Board Style: ATX

Processor Socket: Socket AM2+ PGA-940

System Chipset: AMD 780G

Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM

Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX

Summary

Product Title: GigaByte GA-MA78G-DS3H Desktop Motherboard - AMD 780G Chipset - Socket AM2+ PGA-940

Manufacturer: GigaByte

Power Score: 4.6 | 4 Reviews

CPU + Northbridge Support

Supported Processor: Phenom FX, Phenom, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64, Sempron, Athlon 64 X2

Processor Socket: Socket AM2+ PGA-940

System Chipset: AMD 780G

Maximum Number of Processors: 1

Bus Speed: 2600 MHz

Memory Support

Number of Memory Slots: 4

Max System Memory: 16 GB

Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM

Connectors

Interface Connection: Audio Line In Yes, Audio Line Out Yes, Microphone Port Yes, S/PDIF Yes, VGA Yes, HDMI Yes, DVI Yes, Network (RJ-45) Yes

On-Board Headers: Onboard Audio Header Yes, Onboard S/PDIF Header Yes

Number of IDE Headers: 1

Number of Serial ATA Headers / Ports: 6

Number of Fan Connectors: 4

Number of PCI Slots: 2

Number of PCI-Express x1 Slots: 3

Number of PCI-Express x4 Slots: 1

Number of PCI-Express x16 Slots: 1

Additional Features

Controller Type: Floppy Controller, Serial ATA/300, Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7), RAID Controller Yes

Video Bus: PCI Express 2.0 x16

On Board Video Chipset: ATI HD3200

Multi GPU Support: CrossFireX

Network Interfaces Included: Ethernet (10 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) Yes

Audio Codec: Realtek ALC889A

Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels

Physical Specifications

System Board Style: ATX

Width: 12 in

Depth: 9 in

Warranty

Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited Warranty

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on GigaByte GA-MA78G-DS3H Desktop Motherboard - AMD 780G Chipset - Socket AM2+ PGA-940

  • 5
  By anonymous - May 12, 2008

Great Board, Great Built-In Graphics

Strengths: Built-in VGA, DVI & HDMI very convenient and on-board GPU is powerful enough to run 1080p Blu-Ray or HD-DVD, as long as you have a reasonably powerful dual-core CPU or higher. Works with Phenom 9850.

Weakness: Because board is brand new as of April 2008 BIOS development is still a little premature. However there are no glaring problems that I have noticed.

I am happy with this board. I love the on-board digital optical SPDIF and have read good things about the Realtek HD audio controller (I believe it has DTS support!). I am running an AMD Phenom x4 9850 and 4GB PATRIOT 1066 Mhz memory PVS24G8500ELK which the MWave install tech tested on my board. As far as the "premature BIOS" comment goes it is because I got hung up for a day or two on a weird...

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  • 4
  By member: taloo - Jun 29, 2009

Make sure you get a Rev 2.x board

Strengths: Fast overclockable onboard graphics (of course you're still better off with a discrete PCIe graphics card for serious gaming), excellent CPU and RAM overclocking options for a basic board.

Weakness: I got a Rev 1.0 board. DON'T. Make sure you get a latest revision board as they have better CPU power supply and better Phenom II compatibility.

For a cheap reliable home and gaming PC, pick this motherboard, 2 x 1 GB DDR2 1066 MHz RAM (for XP), a Phenom II X2 550 and an ATI HD 4850 card. Doesn't get easier - or much cheaper - than that.

  • 5
  By member: kpitney - Aug 11, 2008

Awesome Motherboard

Strengths: Has all AV outs and ins you could want.

Weakness: NA

This board is a great upgrade from what I had. The last one only supported 1 GB of RAM. Of course that was great 7 years ago when I built the computer. No complaints for this motherboard. Everything seems to be working great.

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  • 4.3
  testseek.com - Oct 30, 2008

Gigabyte GA-MA78G-DS3H

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