Gigabyte F2A85X-UP4 AMD Socket FM2

cadaveca · Sep 26, 2012

Got a shiny new FM2 APU, and want to clock the snot out of it? Looking to add a couple of RAID controllers to house a storage monster? Gigabyte's got the F2A85X-UP4 for you! Built with enthusiasts in mind, the F2A85X-UP4 comes with a lot of overclocking features.

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TheLostSwede · Nov 13, 2012

Just a question, which USB 3.0 controller did you test? As if that's the AMD one, then they've really sorted out their chipset/drivers as the A75 chipset had really sucky performance. If it's the Etron chip, then it seems like the newer drivers have boosted the performance a little bit.

Harlequin_uk · Nov 13, 2012

looking at other reviews then i would say the USB3 is actually the AMD one , as its about 25% faster than others give for the Etron usb3 controller

blibba · Nov 13, 2012

Wouldn't MATX be better for a cheap enthusiast HTPC?

Farmer Boe · Nov 13, 2012

I've been rocking this mobo with a 5800K since day one with no problems. Solid product from Gigabyte that's for sure.

cadaveca · Nov 13, 2012

TheLostSwede said:
Just a question, which USB 3.0 controller did you test? As if that's the AMD one, then they've really sorted out their chipset/drivers as the A75 chipset had really sucky performance. If it's the Etron chip, then it seems like the newer drivers have boosted the performance a little bit.

Yes, I do believe it was the AMD USB 3.0. Both SATA and USB3 performance increased with the 12.10 driver release on this board. Was worth the wait, IMHO.

blibba said:
Wouldn't MATX be better for a cheap enthusiast HTPC?

Yes/No. Personally, I like having the expansion slots, and there are many full ATX HTPC cases that make HTPC look like an amp or similar.

kukreknecmi · Nov 16, 2012

Which card did u use for Asus crosshair, 6670?
Again idle power consumption is somewhat inasanely low. I bet light-threaded consumption is low too.

I heard FM1 and FM2 chips can be undrervolted nice around 1.275v, any chance to test it?

cadaveca · Nov 16, 2012

kukreknecmi said:
Which card did u use for Asus crosshair, 6670?
Again idle power consumption is somewhat inasanely low. I bet light-threaded consumption is low too.

I heard FM1 and FM2 chips can be undrervolted nice around 1.275v, any chance to test it?

Ha. Yes, 1.275 V it is!

and yes, the HD6670.

TheMailMan78 · Nov 16, 2012

Nice Review.

WarEagleAU · Nov 21, 2012

Very nice, anxious to see the Asrock Gold board review. That is what I have picked for the wife's pc and plan to have major fun with it

drdeathx · Nov 21, 2012

Dave, Water should have gotten close to 5Ghz IMO. Did the board prohibit it?

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