Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P

Last month, we took a look at AMD's new mainstream processor: the Athlon II 250. We were impressed with both performance and cost. Today, Benchmark Reviews looks at an equally impressive motherboard: the Gigabyte GA-MA770T-UD3P. Based on AMD's 770 series chipset, the MA770T-UD3P is one of the first mainstream motherboards to offer full support for AM3 processors and DDR3 memory. Throw in Gigabyte's Ultra Durable 3 manufacturing process and price tag of only $80, and it's easy to see why this board is quickly becoming a budget-build favorite.

AMD's transition from the AM2+ platform to the AM3 platform has been gradual, but significant. The same goes for the transition to DDR3, which can now be had for almost the same price as DDR2. With the Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P motherboard, both of these technologies are finally making their way into the mainstream, which should pair up nicely with AMD's new Athlon II family of processors.

In today's review, we'll look at four different AMD motherboards, each with a different combination of north bridge and memory support. From the high-end Asus M4A79T Deluxe, to the 780G based Asus M3A78-EM, we'll find out where the Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P fits in and what kind of performance to expect.

About the company: Gigabyte United Inc. (G.B.T. Inc. USA)

Gigabyte United Inc., established in December 2006, is assuming the GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. Brand, which for the past 20 years has been a world-renowned leader in the motherboard industry. Continuing to focus on its core businesses of GIGABYTE branded motherboards and graphics cards, Gigabyte United Inc. is committed to providing our valued customers with the highest quality products and services featuring the industry's most innovative design.

In order to meet the challenges of today's intensely competitive channel market, Gigabyte United Inc. fully utilizes its key assets including its cutting-edge research and development team as well as its professional sales and marketing resources to continue to develop technologies to fit a complete range of digital life solutions. Now and for the future, Gigabyte United Inc. will continue to embody the unique spirit and culture, which has made Gigabyte one of the foremost brands in the industry.

More information about Gigabyte is available by visiting their website.

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