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Justin P.

Justin P.

Joined on 11/25/05

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Unlock hidden cores

ASUS M4A78LT-M LE AM3 AMD 780L Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
ASUS M4A78LT-M LE AM3 AMD 780L Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

Pros: I have never overclocked anything before. This motherboard automatically did the work for me. When I powered my build up the first time it automatically unlocked a core on my CPU and set automatic overclock settings for my CPU and RAM. Its been running smooth with no problems.

Cons: Only two memory slots on the board, which limits future upgrade potential.

Overall Review: paired with an AMD Athlon II X3 435 Rana 2.9GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor Model ADX435WFGIBOX it runs as a quad core phenom II with no problems.

great case

Rosewill R101-P-BK 120mm Fan MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Rosewill R101-P-BK 120mm Fan MicroATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: This is a great case with a simple, professional design. My microATX board fit in perfectly and sits snugly. The large rear fan and CPU hood keep my system running nice and cool. There is plenty of room to add additional drives.

Cons: There is a missing guard piece where the video card would normally go. Since I am using a board with onboard graphics, this spot is left open. I put an extra case blower in there just to fill the gap, but it would be nice if the case didnt come with an open slot

Overall Review: ASUS M4A78LT-M LE AM3 AMD 780L Micro ATX AMD Motherboard, AMD Athlon II X3 435 Rana 2.9GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor Model ADX435WFGIBOX, Crucial 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model CT2KIT12864BA1339

stable with unlocked core

AMD Athlon II X3 435 - Athlon II X3 Rana Triple-Core 2.9 GHz Socket AM3 95W Processor - ADX435WFGIBOX
AMD Athlon II X3 435 - Athlon II X3 Rana Triple-Core 2.9 GHz Socket AM3 95W Processor - ADX435WFGIBOX

Pros: I had never overclocked anything before. I put this chip in a new build I am using as a file server and domain controller. The motherboard unlocked a hidden core and it runs as a quad core phenom II.

Cons: none.

Overall Review: paired with an ASUS M4A78LT-M LE AM3 AMD 780L Micro ATX AMD Motherboard