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Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P review

Lots of copper fins and more RAM slots doesn't always make a better mobo

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-04-28April 28th 2009

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Product Summary

MA790FXT-UD5P

Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P

Price at launch

£140.00

For

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Cooper cooling fins

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DDR3 support

Against

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Not great for overclocking

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Not a huge increase over AM2+

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