Gigabyte 890FXA-UD7 Phenom II X6 Crossfire Motherboard Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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ncix.com This is the baddest, biggest (especially biggest) AMD motherboard out there. It uses an XL-ATX form factor to fit in every feature under the sun including 4-way CrossfireX, USB3, SATA3, and pretty much everything else (including the kitchen sink)
The video presents an in-depth unboxing and first look at Gigabyte's high-end AMD motherboard, the 890FXA-UD7. Linus Tech Tips walks through the packaging, noting a feature-packed accessory kit that includes crossfire bridges, eSATA options, an IO shield, cables, and a multilingual installation guide. He highlights the board’s XL-ATX footprint, the AM3 socket, and the 890 FX chipset which enables up to four-way CrossfireX, USB 3.0, and SATA 3 compatibility. The presenter explains Gigabyte’s 333 technology, which delivers up to three times the power to USB ports even when the system is off, and describes Auto Unlock for potential CPU core unlocking. The discussion covers cooling options including the hybrid pipe2 heat sink assembly that can mount a copper water block or be replaced by the stock solution, plus the North Bridge cooling and mosfet cooler. He examines the board layout in detail, pointing out the eight-plus-two phase power design, the flexible PCIe lane distribution for multiple graphics cards, and the convenient onboard power and reset switches for easy testing. Overall, the video combines practical assembly insight with a strong emphasis on the board’s expandability, cooling options, and the broad feature set that appeals to high-end AMD enthusiasts. The unboxing wraps with a quick tour of the rear IO, including USB ports, FireWire, Ethernet, digital audio, and 7.1 channel audio, while noting some USB charging capabilities that vary by port. The presentation closes with a nod to the completeness of Gigabyte’s kit and a reminder to download the latest drivers from the website for optimal performance.
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Questions answered
- What are the key features of the Gigabyte 890FXA-UD7 motherboard as highlighted in the video?
- Key features include support for AMD Phenom II X6 processors in the AM3 socket, the 890 FX chipset enabling up to four-way CrossfireX, USB 3.0, SATA 3, 8+2 phase power, NorthBridge cooling options, and the Hybrid Pipe II cooling system, along with a comprehensive accessory kit and onboard power/reset switches for easy testing.
- How does Gigabyte's 333 technology affect USB power on this motherboard?
- 333 technology delivers up to three times the specified USB power, enabling charging of USB devices even when the system is off, without overloading other components.
- What are the PCIe lane configurations described for multi-GPU setups on this board?
- The board uses PCIe lane multiplexing to support multiple graphics cards. In a dual Crossfire setup, there are PCIe x16 and x8/x8 lanes; with four GPUs installed, the configuration can be 16x, 8x, 16x, 8x, depending on how lanes are split, ensuring no significant performance penalties when using 8x for two devices.