Asus M4A89GTD PRO 890GX Crossfire SATA3 6.0Gb/s Motherboard Unboxing & First Look

The video provides a detailed unboxing and first look at the Asus M4A89GTD PRO 890GX Crossfire motherboard. The presenter highlights that this board uses the 890 GX chipset, which brings native support for SATA 6 Gbps, while USB 3.0 is not integrated and must be provided by third-party solutions. He notes that this model differs from the USB 3 version primarily by the absence of USB 3 on the chipset, while still offering full SATA 6 Gb/s connectivity and a robust set of I/O options. The packaging is shown in detail, including the IO shield, driver DVD, and a number of extras like SATA cables, a front panel connector block, and a user guide with a VGA switch card insert that helps with Crossfire configurations. The motherboard layout is examined next, with emphasis on the AM3 socket, dual channel DDR3 support, and Asus exclusive features such as Turbo Key 2 and Core Unlocker, which enable overclocking or unlocking cores on certain CPUs. The presenter walks around the board to discuss PCIe slots, the dual PCIe 16x configuration for Crossfire, and the placement of power connectors, the rear I/O, and the overall build quality. The video also clarifies that the box art and many components are shared with other 890 GX boards, but stresses the practical differences like the USB 3 omission and the emphasis on SATA 6 Gb/s support. In closing, the host comments on the board’s value for budget builds, noting the connectivity, expansion options, and the potential for overclocking with features like Core Unlocker, while reminding viewers of the lack of native USB 3 support on this chipset.

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