Intel has launched the new Z68 chipset.
ccokeman takes MSI's first board out for a spin:
http://www.overclock...68agd80_review/
MSI Z68A-GD80 Reviewed
Started by Bosco, May 10 2011 10:02 PM
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Posted 10 May 2011 - 10:02 PM
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Posted 11 May 2011 - 09:29 AM
It looks like a good mobo but the bright blue and brown colors ugh.... 
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Posted 11 May 2011 - 10:50 AM
Lovin that SSD Caching!! Nice board MSI!
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Posted 13 May 2011 - 03:03 PM
Does QuickSync pull from the memory from the dedicated cards when using the IGP, or from System RAM? That's my main issue with IGP's, really. I prefer to have a dedicated card in the lowest of PC's, if at all possible (my mother is using a 7200GS)
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Posted 13 May 2011 - 03:06 PM
It pulls from system memory. But with 8 to 16GB installed and a max pull of 256MB it should not be that big of an issue.
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Posted 14 May 2011 - 05:21 PM
Can it be used in multi-monitor setups?It pulls from system memory. But with 8 to 16GB installed and a max pull of 256MB it should not be that big of an issue.
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Posted 15 May 2011 - 06:00 AM
It has that option and is supported from INtel
Support for HDMI, DisplayPort, eDP and DVI2 High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) delivers uncompressed HD video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in a single cable, supporting all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Dual Independent Display expands the viewable workspace to two monitors.
Multi-Monitor support Multi-Monitor support with Windows* 7
Support for HDMI, DisplayPort, eDP and DVI2 High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) delivers uncompressed HD video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in a single cable, supporting all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Dual Independent Display expands the viewable workspace to two monitors.
Multi-Monitor support Multi-Monitor support with Windows* 7
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Posted 15 May 2011 - 09:26 AM
Interesting...
I won't be getting a Z68 board, but if they integrate QuickSync into future chipsets as well, it would be nice to drop my power bill
I won't be getting a Z68 board, but if they integrate QuickSync into future chipsets as well, it would be nice to drop my power bill
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