The PCI-E arrangement is overflowing with options. In particular there is CrossFire available.



There are a good amount of phases near the CPU socket in fact the M4A89TD PRO uses a 6+2 phase design, these phases balance the power load so that the performance and lifespan isn’t damaged.



Unfortunately AMD are still using dual channel compared to Intel with their triple channel configuration. Whilst there may not be as much bandwidth to unleash there are still some quality dual channel kits out there at very fast rates – what’s more is they are cheaper than triple channel offerings. So some may interpret this as an advantage rather than a disadvantage. On our M4A89TD Pro we have 4 lanes offering a maximum of 16GB. There is the option of having 2000 (O.C.), 1600, 1333, or 1066 modules. The lanes here are using a single latch securing mechanism rather than double. This seems to be a trend that is catching on. It means modules are easier to install onto the motherboard.



Integrated onto our motherboard is the MemOK! feature. At just the click of a button, with MemOK! you can patch your memory qualms. So if you have any worries about incompatible memory fear not, MemOK! resolves these concerns by loading failsafe settings.



As with most ASUS boards, features such as Q Connect also come bundled. This makes connecting the FP of your case to the motherboard FP connectors so much easier. If you haven’t come across Q Connect before, a small adapter plug sits on the FP pins of the motherboard so unlike previous times when you had to get the motherboard manual out and find out which plug goes where, now all you do is plug each connector into the adapter and then just pop the connector onto the FP pins. A small feature, but it makes a big difference.