![]() ![]() The first PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_X16_1) always runs at x16 speed the second PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_X8/X1_2) always runs at x8 speed the third PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_X16/X8_3) runs at x16 speed when the second PCI Express x16 slot is empty or at x8 speed when this other slot is used and the fourth PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_X4_4) always runs at x4 speed. The ASUS Crosshair V Formula comes with four PCI Express x16 slots, one PCI Express x1 slot, and one standard PCI slot. ![]() So, even though the chipset is the same, 890FX motherboards won’t support this new generation of AMD processors.įigure 1: ASUS Crosshair V Formula motherboard Socket AM3+ motherboards support the forthcoming AMD CPUs based on the new “Bulldozer” architecture. This way, AMD is providing an easy way to identify the platform through the chipset name. The AMD 990FX chipset, however, is targeted to the new socket AM3+ platform, while the 890FX chipset is targeted to the socket AM3 platform. The AMD 990FX chipset is basically an AMD 890FX chipset with a new name. Let’s check out the top-of-the-line socket AM3+ motherboard from ASUS. Both have similar specifications and feature four PCI Express x16 slots, but the Crosshair V Formula comes with a better audio codec, two additional USB 3.0 ports, better networking chip, and more overclocking options. ![]() So far, ASUS has released two motherboards based on the new AMD 990FX chipset, the Crosshair V Formula and the Sabertooth 990FX. ![]()
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