New kid on the block Abit AW9D-MAX Intel 975X (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2

Absolutely crap layout... 1 PCI slot which is rendered unuseable if you go Crossfire, SATA ports all over the shop, IDE port at the bottom of the motherboard...
 
BUFF said:
Initial reports on XS etc. are good.
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initial reports on XS are usually always good ;) then us mugs buy retail and get duped.

should be a good board but i'm sitting on the fence considering abit's efforts the last couple of years.
 
marscay said:
initial reports on XS are usually always good ;) then us mugs buy retail and get duped.

should be a good board but i'm sitting on the fence considering abit's efforts the last couple of years.
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Ain't that the truth.

As much as I think XS is a good resource for finding out the up and coming kit, you really do have to take performance benchmarks with a HUGE pinch of salt. Always remember that the people doing these reviews are probably on a payroll (either directly or by proxy - i.e. freebies), and will no doubt have a huge collection of cherry-picked hardware with which to find the absolute best combination.

Us mere mortals are lucky to get 75% of the performance. :(
 
absolutely, it's got to the stage where most intelligent ppl realise review sites are either on 'the take' in one form or another or receive golden samples that it's now moved to forums to hawk their new hardware.

it's unfortunate but you're entirely correct ....enjoy the previews at XS but interpret the performance with an open mind :D
 
Did anyone else find the marketing blurb a tiny bit over the top? :D

abit AW9D-MAX is the essence of Bushido, the true "way of the warrior". This board is built with only one thing in mind - destroy the competition - no thought, no mind, only perfect results through righteousness: With superior strength in features and mental preparedness, the Righteous path of enlightenment and true domination comes with the AW9D-MAX. Supporting dual graphic slots, dual Ethernet, 7.1 channel, all solid state capacitors, Dolby Master Studio sound and a host of awesome capabilities. Sheathed within the box; bearing the mark of MAX Righteousness (Gi ? ). The Intel 975X "Core™2 Duo" compatible and Quad core ready LGA775 socket motherboard is enhanced with traditional heavy duty armor plated Solid-State capacitors and the deathly quiet patented Silent OTESTM 2 technology to keep the durable components and chipsets stilled and calmed while the user can rest assured that despite the peaceful experience, the pervading power is omnipresent and ready at hand. This feature packed Intel "Conroe" capable motherboard has multiple dual graphics options including CrossFire™ and NVIDIA dual graphics support and flashes in blistering speed an arsenal worthy of any righteous samurai warrior. With the ultimate katana blade, bearing the precision edge to dominate all who come before it, folded many times over, tempered in forges designed to align every fiber and grain of steel to represent the true mind of the Samurai who carries it. The AW9D-MAX embraces Bushido- "the way of the warrior" to supplicate your desires and give you the pinnacle of abit achievements.
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Me: O RLY? So this thing is more than just a motherboard?
Abit: Yeah, it's your supreme knight in shining armour, sent from the heavens above to enlighten you mere mortals :D
 
Explicit said:
Did anyone else find the marketing blurb a tiny bit over the top? :D



Me: O RLY? So this thing is more than just a motherboard?
Abit: Yeah, it's your supreme knight in shining armour, sent from the heavens above to enlighten you mere mortals :D
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BUSHIDO?

More like BS :D
 
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