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ASUS presenta M3A78-T,  una scheda madre particolarmente potente, appositamente sviluppata per i gamer più appassionati, di seguito il comunicato stampa in lingua inglese:

Catering to users who are looking for a powerful motherboard that delivers extraordinary graphics performance for extreme gaming experience or facilitates smooth 3D animations, ASUS, worldwide leader in motherboard production, has launched the ASUS M3A78-T motherboard. The new ASUS M3A78-T, with an integrated GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), utilizes the AMD platform, and is able to boost graphics with different modes such as Hybrid CrossFireX or Quad-CrossFire. For users who opt to only utilize the integrated GPU without any add-on graphics card, the M3A78-T adopts SidePort – an onboard DDR3 memory module that can be utilized as shared memory to enhance onboard graphical performance.

Graphics Level Up!
The M3A78-T features the AMD 790GX graphics integrated chipset; and is able to accelerate onboard graphics processes through its built-in DDR3 shared memory known as SidePort. With this shared memory space, onboard graphics will greatly reduce CPU usage and thus accelerate processes to increase performance by 6.8%*. Users with basic graphics needs will be able to obtain advanced graphics experiences that will undoubtedly exceed their expectations.

For users who wish to pursue escalated graphics experiences, by just adding one extra ATI graphics card, Hybrid CrossFireX, based on ATI’s multi-GPU technology, will link the VGA card with the onboard GPU for enhanced graphical outputs and deliver an 83%* improvement on the 3DMark Vantage benchmark. Additionally, to help hardcore users achieve ultimate performances, the M3A78-T also provides 3 PCIe x16 slots to increase VGA card expansion capabilities – allowing for Quad-CrossFire support for peak-performance graphics. With such a vast plethora of graphical performance, users can then enjoy a whole new dimension of user experience – whether they are gaming, working on 3D design or enjoying home entertainment.

Multiple VGA Output Interfaces
The M3A78-T motherboard also provides multiple VGA output interfaces that allow it to be utilized as a home theater PC. With RGB, DVI and HDMI output interfaces, users will do away with the chore of connecting numerous convertors for different monitors; while enjoying the flexibility of upgrading monitors without worrying about different interface supports. With such user convenience, the M3A78-T takes users one step closer to the latest, more enjoyable forefront of the digital entertainment world.

Instant Fun in 5 Seconds* Bootup Time with Express Gate!
The M3A78 series also provides users with a completely new and exciting one-stop gateway to instant fun! With the ASUS Express Gate, it only takes 5 seconds* to go online from bootup without entering Windows. Users can then enjoy online videos, chat through most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google Talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Messenger, check on the weather or send/receive e-mails just before leaving their homes. What’s more, the user-friendly Picture Manager offers slideshows and different modes to view and edit photos and albums according to your individual preferences.
* Actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models

THE Motherboard for New User Experiences
With multiple choices of graphical upgrades – catering to both the hardcore and regular user without additional VGA cards, the M3A78-T is the best choice for users to experience boosted graphical outputs. Moreover, the M3A78-T supports 140W CPUs – allowing users to be well prepared for CPU upgrades in the future. It is also equipped with exceptional support for analog/digital outputs – enabling the PC to be utilized as a home theatre solution. With all these features, it is no wonder that the ASUS M3A78-T is the perfect choice for users who are seeking brand new graphical experiences!

* Note:
Testing Configuration
CPU: AMD Phenom 9950Z     
Memory: G-Skil DDR2 1066 2GB * 2
Share Memory: 512MB
VGA Card: ASUS EAH3450
BIOS: 0204
VGA Driver: v8.511
OS: Vista