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7.3 out of 10

ASRock G43Twins-FullHD

 

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. BCCHardware

    BCCHardware
    10 December 2008

    Intel-based mATX motherboards have a reputation of being solid performers and from what we've seen on the ASRock G43 Twins-FullHD, this board is no exception.  Performance is good and the board is rock solid throughout stock testing.  It has a nice layout, adequate cooling and runs virtually silent with the stock cooler.  HD Video playback works very well using the integrated video and thanks to the DisplayPort, DVI-D and D-Sub out, you can hook your favorite HDTV and Read more

    • Well-laid out mATX motherboard, 6 SATA ports + 1 IDE port, DDR2 and DDR3 support, DX10 capable GMA X4500 integrated video, DisplayPort, Very affordable - expected pric...
    • DDR3 support to 1066MHz only, No eSATA or Firewire, If DisplayPort card is used PCIe 16x is unavailable, Largely electrolytic capacitors

  2. CPU3D

    CPU3D
    10/10
    27 November 2008

    The ASRock G43Twin-FullHD motherboard proved to be a decent performer. It may not be as fast as AMD's 780G or 790GX based motherboards, but does offer a lot in terms of features. Take for example the ability to support both DDR2 and DDR3 ram, features some solid capacitors around the processor socket, it comes with a daughter card with DVI and Display Port, as well as support for full HD 1080p. Read more

    • - Intel's G43 chipset, - Integrated graphics using Intel's GMA X4500, - Perfect for system builders and HTPC users, - Support both DDR2 and DDR3 ram, - Support DVI, VG...
    • - No HDMI, - Lots of competition

  3. Pro-Clockers

    Pro-Clockers
    21 March 2006

    We got our mitts on the latest card to the Toxic line, the 4870 Toxic. And if you are one of those that have had a Toxic card before you haven't seen anything yet. The last Toxic we had here was the 3870 model that had a single slot cooling system based around the Vapor-X cooling system. While Sapphire took this Toxic in a whole new direction. This time the cooler coves the entirety of the card which is like the latest Nvidia lineup. Read more

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  1. Works

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Newegg
    5 January 2011

    Runs fine with quad-core Q9400, 4GB ddr3 (see other feedbacks for memory remap bios setting to get full use of memory,) win7 64 bits. Unusual power setting in bios. Cons above is a let down since I've been buying ASRock board starting with the K7VM3. Read more

    • The only G43 chipset board with DDR2/DDR3 memory, Pcie 2.0 and floppy drive connector (yes I know.) On board VGA delivers 4.6 windows 7 graphic rating, good enough for...
    • Front USB ports provide only 1X power. Need to use 2 ports to power the 2.5" external hard drive. Almost returned board due to this issue. Plug in external hard drive ...

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  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • Compatibility: PC
  • Compatible Processors: Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium, Intel Core2 Duo, Intel Core2 Extreme, Intel Core2 Quad
  • Front Side Bus Speed: 1333 MHz
  • Video Interface: PCI Express x16
  • Storage Controller Type(s): DMA/ATA-133 (Ultra) x 1, Serial ATA II x 6

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