BIOSTAR redefining affordable AMD motherboards
BIOSTAR has taken into consideration the demand of system builders that favor cost-effective systems based on the AMD platforms. With its new AMD PRO series motherboard, BIOSTAR is offering a better value option for consumers with great features. The new motherboards are meant to be use with the AMD FM2 and FM2+ processors or APUs.
The new BIOSTAR AMD PRO series motherboards feature enhanced power design to improve system durability thanks to its ability to endure high-current with consistent full energy output without any energy loss. It also coupled with a reinforced metal CPU backplate for secure, long term usage.
Even though the board is aim to cost-effective build, BIOSTAR did not skimp on the audio, all the BIOSTAR AMD PRO series board features Audio Art Capacitors, a high-end Japanese Nichicon audio capacitors which bring the audio to life, promise a whole new artistic dimension and clarity to your listening experience.
All the new BIOSTAR PRO series will carry the exclusive BIOSTAR 6+ Experience feature set which delivers the best BIOSTAR has to offer: Speed+, Audio+, Video+, Durable+, Protection+ and DIY+.
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| Model | A70MD PRO | A70MG PRO | A68MD PRO |
| CPU | AMD FM2/FM2+ Processor | AMD FM2/FM2+ Processor | AMD FM2/FM2+ Processor |
| Power | 5phase | 5phase | 5phase |
| Chipsets | A70M | A70M | A70M |
| Solid cap | 100% | CPU in/output | 100% |
| Memory | 2 x DDR3-2600(OC) | 2 x DDR3-2600(OC) | 2 x DDR3-2600(OC) |
| Expansion Slot | 1 x PCI-E3.0 x16
1 x PCI-E2.0 x1 1 x PCI |
1 x PCI-E3.0 x16
1 x PCI-E2.0 x1 1 x PCI |
1 x PCI-E x16 3.0 Slot 1 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slot 1 x PCI Slot |
| LAN | GbE (RTL8111G) | GbE (RTL8111G) | GbE (RTL8111G) |
| Storage | 4SATA3 | 4SATA3 | 4SATA3 |
| Video | VGA , DVI | VGA | VGA , DVI |
| USB 3.0 / 2.0 | 4USB 3.0(2+2) / 6USB 2.0 (4+2) | 4USB 3.0(2+2) / 6USB 2.0 (4+2) | 4USB 3.0(2+2) / 6USB 2.0 (4+2)
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| Feature | Watch Dog, BIO-Relife, BIO-Flasher, BIOSTAR Flash, e-HotLine, BIO-Watch, Smart Speed LAN, BIOS Screen | Watch Dog, BIO-Relife, BIO-Flasher, BIOSTAR Flash, e-HotLine, BIO-Watch, Smart Speed LAN, BIOS Screen | Watch Dog, BIO-Relife, BIO-Flasher, BIOSTAR Flash, e-HotLine, BIO-Watch, Smart Speed LAN, BIOS Screen |
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Pokdepinion: Building a budget gaming rig based on AMD’s FM2+ platform is still quite worthwhile. An affordable quad-core PC is very likely good enough for entry and budget gaming systems with the option of overclocking to squeeze out even more performance.
