New Option for HTPC: MSI 890GXM-G65 Mainboard

Best Choice for Building a Perfect Audio & Video Platform

[Taipei-Taiwan]World-leading mainboard and graphics card maker, MSI, launches their brand new 890GXM-G65 mainboard using the AMD 890GX chipset to fulfill the increasing demand for perfect Home Theatre Personal Computers (HTPC). In addition to tailoring the latest AMD Phenom II processors, the 890GXM-G65 provides full support for the DirectX 10.1 and UVD 2.0 multimedia standards to significantly enhance high-definition audio and video effects. Along with a wide variety of output interfaces, exclusive MSI technology, and native SATA 6Gb/s and USB3.0 interfaces, the AMD 890GXM-G65 allows users to build a quality HTPC combining high performance and high stability.

OC Genie : Easy Overclocking Technology

MSI has specifically equipped the AMD 800 Series with the latest OC Genie easy-overclocking technology to meet the multimedia requirements of power users. By launching the BIOS Setup, consumers can use the OC Genie automatically adjust the CPU and IGP clock to enhance overall performance to 15%* in order to experience and enjoy optimal performance at your fingertips with neither special computer knowledge nor additional expense.

Fully-equipped Digital Output Connectors: HDMI & DVI

In order to fulfill consumer demands for convenience and full-featured multimedia equipment expansion, the 890GXM-G65 mainboard with the integrated ATI Radeon HD 4290 Graphics core is equipped with both a digital video interface (DVI) for digital video display and a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) for digital video and audio output to help consumers simplify wiring connections. With only one HDMI cable, consumes can enjoy high definition video and audio at the same time to fully meet the HD multimedia demand of the next generation.

Lossless 24bit/192kHz HD Audio

Furthermore, in order to re-present the sound effects of BD videos on HTPCs, MSI has equipped the 890GXM-G65 with the latest HD Audio codec to deliver 7.1 channel surround sound effect and the ultimate live effects corresponding to the BD movies.

Highly-efficienct HeatPipe Thermal Design

In addition to high standards and exceptional functions, MSI has adopted a high-efficiency HeatPipe design on the 890GXM-G65 as a total solution for the mini case HTPCs to enhance ventilation in order to maintain an average operating temperature at 52?C, even when the system is at full load.

USB 3.0 and Native SATA 6Gb/s Support

In the other hand, MSI 890GXM-G65 mainboard is the first MSI AMD platform which integrated with USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s. First, USB 3.0 is a new standard for high performance computing. USB 3.0 enhances the 10x faster data transfer speed than USB 2.0 and expresses the unparalleled and dramatic performance on high definition and digital appliances.

Second, MSI 890GXM-G65 also supports the native SATA 6Gb/s standard based on SB850. Comparing to the SATA 3Gb/s, the brand-new internal devices standard - SATA 6Gb/s could provide the 2x faster data transmission bandwidth between mainboards and storage units, such as HDDs, SSDs, and ODDs.

Upholding the spirit of technology innovation and perseverance to perfection, MSI continues to provide multifaceted customized solutions for consumers. The MSI 890GXM-G65 mainboard is an integration of various exclusive and unique technologies and exceptional standards that helps consumers build an HTPC combining full functions, outstanding performance and excellent system stability, thus making the mainboard the best choice for building your HTPC.