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AMD 890GX Chipset features
The AMD 890GX Chipset with ATI Radeon™ HD 4290 Graphics enables an exceptionally power-efficient platform at an incredible value. Bringing features and performance that enrich what you see and do, including next generation gaming and a superior HD video experience1, the ATI Radeon™ HD 4290 Graphics with AMD 890GX Chipset transforms your PC into a digital media powerhouse.
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Versatility
- Redefine the Way You Play
Enjoy awesome gaming performance for the mainstream PC with stunning visual effects and dynamic interactivity with Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 and support for high-end discrete ATI Radeon™ HD graphics - Accelerate Your Digital Life
ATI Stream technology enables AMD graphics processors, working in concert with AMD Processors, to accelerate many applications beyond just graphics. This enables superior balanced platforms capable of running demanding computing tasks fast. - Designed for Microsoft® Windows® 7
Get a smooth and amazingly visual PC experience for Microsoft® Windows® 7, with support for features such as “Aero Shake”, “Aero Glass”, “Transparent Windows” and more!5
- Redefine the Way You Play
- Visual Experience
- Get the Ultimate HD Experience1
Let your desktop PC be the center of your entertainment lifestyle with full 1080p HD playback. Get dual-stream PiP (Picture in Picture) on Blu-ray™ 1.1 playback with multi-monitor capability and support for DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort outputs.1, 2, 3, 4 - Enhanced DVD Upscaling1
Watch standard DVD movies in near high-definition quality with DVD upscaling. The GPU uses post processing algorithms to enhance standard and low resolution videos and movies on your HD display.1 - HDMI
Enjoy the latest audio technologies using HDMI v1.3 which includes xvYCC support to enable a wider range of color when connected to a capable HDTV.4
- Get the Ultimate HD Experience1
- Connectivity
- Connect and Transfer
Take advantage of advanced technology to accelerate your connectivity with SATA 6Gbps, Gigabit Ethernet, HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology, and PCI Express® Generation 2.0.
- Connect and Transfer
| Graphics | ATI Radeon™ HD 4290 DirectX 10.1 Up to 2 slots for Graphics Upgrade |
| CPU Compatibility | AMD Athlon™, AMD Athlon™ II, AMD Phenom™, AMD Phenom™ II |
| Memory Support | AM2+ socket motherboards support DDR2 AM3 socket motherboards support DDR3 |
| PCI Express® | PCI Express® 2.0 |
| USB | Up to 14 USB 2.0 |
| SATA | Supports SATA 6Gb/s devices* (when paired with a SB850) |
AMD 8xx Series Feature Comparsion
Feature Name | 870 | 880G | 890GX | 890FX |
PCI Express® Generation 2.0 | 1x16 | 1x16 | 1x16 Or 2x8 | 2x16 Or 4x8 |
ATI CrossFireX™ Technology | Yes | Yes | ||
Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 | Yes | Yes | ||
Unified Video Decoder(UVD)2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| ATI Stream Technology | Yes | Yes | ||
| ATI Powerplay | Yes | Yes | ||
Gigabit Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SATA 6Gb/s | Yes | Available | Yes | Yes |
