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The ASrock UEFI bios is a colourful design with a lot of settings. We were a little disappointed with the ‘oc tweaker' panel as there are no processor settings to be adjusted, just memory. Our DDR3 1600mhz Kingston memory could only be set at 1066mhz, which is again lower than some of the competiting products we have reviewed to date.
This is the first time we have seen the Zacata processor correctly identified by CPUz. It is based on 40nm architecture and runs at 1.6ghz. The product is Direct X 11 capable.
The newest Catalyst Control Center offers a wide range of settings – especially those for a demanding video enthusiast. We are really looking forward to testing similar Fusion hardware running within the mobile space. We have a system on the way shortly for testing.
I honestly feel this is the best of them all, because of the price. I also dont think many media users will care about USB 3, so I always thought it was a weird inclusion in the first place.
No frills, but the price is great. ive found it for £70 in the UK, which is half the price of the asus board. Quite a saving, even if it isnt as nice.
Where did you find it for that price? I cant even find Uk stock at all.
Impossible to get fusion products over here. sucks.
hits a good price point, but the asus board has me spoilt for choice, looks so much better with a lot more options.
the passively cooled boards appeal to me more than these ones. those little fans are a failure waiting to happen
The system configuration mentioned at the end uses SO-DIMM memory, even though the review says the Asrock uses normal DIMMs. And why use a 2.5″ disk when the case supports 3.5″?
The SO-Dimm listed once was a typo. its regular memory used. fixed that.
The 2.5 inch drive was used because it was handy at the time, the case certainly supports both yes, so either could be used. Some people building this system might be using a smaller chassis and a 2.5 inch drive would be viable, perhaps even an SSD for quicker boot times. I think a lot of people might have spare 2.5 inch laying around. or perhaps its just me !